New Mars holiday candies are a delightful seasonal flavor gift

While the red and green M&M’s might be a classic in the Christmas stocking, there are new treats waiting to be unwrapped this festive season. The new Mars holiday candies, from M&M’s and DOVE, have a little twist on the favorite chocolate treats. Craving a little extra boost this winter?

As seasons change, flavors evolve. While the holidays often bring flavors of eggnog, peppermint, or gingerbread, those tastes are not the only crave-worthy concepts. Overall, the willingness to indulge, enjoy, and just say yes to another treat is permissible. Enjoying that piece of chocolate does not earn a place on Santa’s naughty list.

Those sentiments are echoed by Allison Miazga-Bedrick, Senior Director, Mars Wrigley. “At Mars, we like to say we’re consumer obsessed, and that especially rings true during the holiday season as we look forward to delighting our fans with seasonal twists from fan-favorite brands like M&M’S and DOVE. No matter what holiday you are celebrating, it’s a wonderful time for people to come together and feel a sense of belonging and enjoying the newest seasonal flavors from M&M’S and DOVE can make it a whole lot sweeter.”

What are the new Mars holiday candies flavors?

While M&M’S has had a big year with its new spokescandy, the 25th anniversary of the Las Vegas store, and the Lil Nas X partnership, the holiday offering has people buzzing, too. M&M’S Espresso Dark Chocolate Candies combines robust coffee flavor with luscious dark chocolate. Instead of drinking coffee and eating chocolate, the flavor experience is combined in a single bite.

This special seasonal flavor comes following the addition of M&M’s Caramel Cold Brew. These new coffee inspired flavors come in response to consumer trends. According to Mars, espresso flavored products can see a 60% increase during the holiday season.

In addition to the M&M’S Espresso Dark Chocolate Candies, DOVE has added DOVE PROMISES Silky Smooth Holiday Brownie Batter. The classic DOVE milk chocolate surrounds a brownie-batter filling. Unwrapping this Christmas tree-patterned foil is a tasty present.

Thinking about this DOVE candy, it lends itself to holiday baking. It could be the perfect treat to hide inside a chocolate cake for an extra surprise. Or, consider topping a brownie, cupcake, or even a cookie with this rich flavor.

The new Mars holiday candies are available starting in early November. Since these are a seasonal offering, the candies will only be around for a limited time. Just like the first snow, it might be best to enjoy a taste before it disappears.