Of all the shootouts in the Ol' West, none were more memorable, none were more historic, than the Calico fudge shootout of 2021.
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Purveyor of freshly-made fudge & fudge-dipped products, Ghost Town Candy Store caters to all types of sweet tooth. Bulk candy, taffy & freshly glazed nuts (pecan, cashew, almond) available, too. Fudge-dipped items are apples (caramel being another option), marshmallows, Oreos & licorice.
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Being a sucker for fudge, I couldn't help myself and not order a piece. Regular fudge is $4+, Special fudge $5. Ghost Town Candy Store has a great deal of "Buy 4/Get 2 free", for those looking for more.
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After a thorough deliberation, I went with the Special "Rocky Road" fudge. It was delightful. Dense, creamy fudge, with marshmallows & nuts interspersed throughout. Oh yeah!
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Service was good. The staff was friendly & swift with recommendations. The entire Knott's theme park is cashless (aside from parking). Ghost Town Candy Store is located across Calico Saloon.
I must say, eating freshly made fudge outside Ghost Town Candy Store, snow falling all around, gave imaginative thoughts to a festive Holiday season, outside a lodge, somewhere in the mountains. Contentment sums up my state of mind, at the time.
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