Candied Optimism

Candied Optimism We're a small-batch confectionery making delicious sweets while inspiring hope and action.

Each purchase comes with an inspiring sticker or card from Wander on Words encouraging action and optimism. 10% of our profits support social justice causes.

We put a lot of time and care into making our sweets. Here's how to store them once they get to your home (if they last ...
04/24/2026

We put a lot of time and care into making our sweets. Here's how to store them once they get to your home (if they last long enough to store!)

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04/20/2026

Something NEW is coming from Candied Optimism! Tell us your choice of flavor: tart cherry, blood orange, coconut, or peach/champagne. Everyone who comments will be entered into a drawing to win a free sample of our newest product!

We take a lot of pride and pleasure in making handmade confections for you and those you love. Here's what makes our pro...
04/17/2026

We take a lot of pride and pleasure in making handmade confections for you and those you love. Here's what makes our products different.

04/16/2026

Something NEW is coming for Mother's Day! Here's a hint!

03/27/2026

So the bunny heads aren’t orange, the carrots are. And sorry for the dizzying camera work! Have a great day!

Handmade candy is different. It's fresher, has fewer artificial ingredients, and is made with love and care for our cust...
03/24/2026

Handmade candy is different. It's fresher, has fewer artificial ingredients, and is made with love and care for our customers. We hope you'll let us make something special for you or someone you love this Easter!

There's something special happening right now in the Vermont Green Mountains. 🍁It's sugaring season — and our friends at...
03/19/2026

There's something special happening right now in the Vermont Green Mountains. 🍁
It's sugaring season — and our friends at Mount Mansfield Maple Products are deep in their first run of the year, having tapped thousands of maple trees across 1,000+ acres of Vermont sugarbush on the slopes of Mount Mansfield.
Their pure Vermont maple sugar is what goes into our maple fudge. No substitutes, no shortcuts — just one incredible ingredient from one family farm we trust completely.
When the sap runs, we pay attention. 🍬

May the road rise to meet you.May the wind be always at your back.May the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rains f...
03/17/2026

May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

01/01/2026

Our year in pictures. Hold on -- it's fast!

This is the week we gather to give thanks here in the United States. As we think about how events have divided us, Cand...
11/25/2025

This is the week we gather to give thanks here in the United States. As we think about how events have divided us, Candied Optimism offers a simple idea to start bring people back together. 🇺🇸

11/23/2025

If you've seen one of our Kickstarter backers doing an unboxing video, they frequently mention our mission as well as our candy. Here's more about our mission.

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2 Washington Square
Worcester, MA
01604

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