Hopjes were a staple of my childhood! They are very hard to find and I love them
by Rachael Abrams
Credit: Todd Coleman
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Historic sweets like Hopjes (first made in Holland in the 18th century), Charms (created in 1917 and issued as energy supplements to soldiers during World War I), and the others pictured are sold at Economy Candy in New York City. Rademaker Hopjes1794 This candy was created to help Baron Hendrik Hop satisfy a craving for coffee after his doctor ordered him to stop drinking the real stuff. His baker, Theodorus van Haaren, concocted the sweet substitute at Hop's request. |
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My father, born in 1903, loved these! I do too.
