Dark chocolate hazelnuts? Yes, please! Discovered Pacific Hazelnut Candy Factory by chance as I was driving through Aurora for an afternoon of wine tasting. The sign with their name caught my eye while driving by the very non-descript building and there was no passing by without stopping!
This is a small candy shop that is filled with yummy delights! Since I'm a dark chocolate fan, I was so happy to find several offerings, the double dark chocolate dipped blueberries and dark chocolate hazelnuts immediately went into my basket! I mean, what's to even think about? Also bought some salted hazelnuts and toffee hazelnuts while I was there.
In addition to the individual bags of candy and nuts, they had several different variety platters containing 5-6 types of chocolate coated fruit or different types of hazelnuts. Their prices are fantastic, so affordable! A four ounce bag is just $5 and 8 ounces $7.75. Easily half of what it would cost in a store or even at a Farmers Market.
They also have lots of syrups, jams, bbq sauces, olive oil, hazelnuts that are coated in different spices, wine and toffee.
I will definitely remember this store when buying hostess gifts at Christmas and will stop in any time I am in the area! It is so worth a stop! All the local wine tasting spots also had bags in their shop for purchase. Wine and dark chocolate hazelnuts or salted hazelnuts is a perfect combo. Trust me.
Hazelnuts are a local Oregon product. This is a local candy factory. Local farmers and shops need our support, more now than ever. So shop local! Purchase directly from the source.
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