Western European Dragées

Peladillas are small Spanish treats consisting of toasted almonds encased in a hard sugar coating. There is also a variety made with pine nuts, which is then called pinones. Peladillas are characterized by a crunchy texture, and a sweet, ... READ MORE

These candies are traditionally produced in Flavigny from a recipe dating back to 1591. Anise seeds are first placed in a pan and coated with a combination of sugar and water, and then the pans are rotated, making the candies smooth. It takes abou... READ MORE

This Portuguese confectionery is prepared with peeled and roasted sweet almonds, and it comes in three different versions: an uncoated variety that is simply dusted with sugar, the standard white-coated variety, and a dark version that employs cho... READ MORE