Sweets for adults

The saying “like a kid in a candy store” evokes that sense of deer-in-the-headlights wonder you feel when you want it all—every last jelly bean. I get that feeling every time I go to Andy’s Candy Apothecary and try not to spend my mortgage payment. One of my go-to purchases is the peanut butter caramels ($12 per pound), available in convenient pocket-sized bags. They’re like adult peanut butter cups, with a chewier texture and some extra salt. You can also order them in a sampler online with other custom-made sweets like triple chocolate toffees and lemon crème almonds.