Milk Chocolate Caramillicans - Gift Box

The gift box holds a tray of our Milk Chocolate Caramillicans arranged in a decorative presentation box, which makes it ready to give as soon as it arrives without any extra wrapping on your part. The candy itself is identical to the individually wrapped Caramillicans we sell although the individuals sold loose or in trays are slightly larger. The main difference is purely packaging and intent. If you want treats for the house, the lunchbox, or to mix into a custom care package, the individuals are the simplest pick. If you want a single, polished gift for a hostess, a coworker, or a holiday delivery, the gift box arrives ready to put under the tree or hand off at the door.

Caramillicans are our family's take on the classic chocolate turtle candy, and the name is a play on our last name. Each piece starts with a base of our fresh orchard pecans, then we pour over a thick layer of buttery handmade caramel cooked in small batches in our orchard kitchen. The whole thing gets dipped with a creamy milk chocolate top to finish. The recipe was featured on the Food Network show Unwrapped, which we still get a kick out of. Compared with typical store-bought turtle take-offs, a Caramillican leads with the pecan instead of the chocolate, which is how we think it ought to be done.

It comes down to what kind of gift you want to send. The Caramillicans gift box is focused, with one beloved type of candy in an elegant box, which is perfect when you know the recipient loves chocolate-and-caramel treats. Our flavored pecan gift tins, like the Four Flavors or Seventh Heaven, give you variety across multiple recipes and arrive in a sturdy metal tin. Our chocolate pecan bundles combine three different chocolate treats in one larger package at a bundled price. If your recipient has a clear sweet spot for chocolate caramel pecans, the gift box is hard to beat. If you want to introduce them to a wider sampler, a tin or bundle stretches further.

Stored in a cool, dry spot, the Caramillicans hold their flavor and texture for several weeks after opening. The chocolate, the caramel, and the fresh orchard pecans all benefit from gentle temperatures, so avoid leaving the box in direct sunlight or anywhere warm. If your kitchen runs hot during the summer, the refrigerator or even the freezer keeps them in great shape for longer. Let the pieces rest at room temperature for a few minutes before eating so the chocolate softens back to its silky bite and the caramel returns to its chewy texture.

Chocolate is heat-sensitive by nature, and we take real care with warm-weather shipping. From late spring through early fall, we add insulation and ice packs at our discretion to keep the chocolate firm during transit. If you are sending to a particularly hot climate or know the package will sit on a porch for hours in direct sun, we recommend selecting a faster shipping option and making sure someone will be home to bring it inside quickly. Keep in mind that the chocolate will melt when exposed to temperatures above 80°F. If your gift ever arrives in less than perfect shape, give our country store a call and we will make it right.