YORK Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties, Candy Bulk Box, 84 oz (175 Pieces)

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Where have you been in the stores? These were just as great as I remember, and as most items over the last 20 to 30 years it seems they have shrunk in size. Absolutely delicious and when on sale is a great value. The rich peppermint flavor is still there and is delectable as ever.

My girlfriend and I finally finished off the 5 lb box of peppermint patties that I purchased in February for the amazing price of $17.99. If that ever comes around again be smart and stock up. Also, you don't think there's inflation? 5 lb boxes now $24.99.

Box is jam packed with small york patties. I sat it on top of the fridge for a quick snack in the evening for everyone to enjoy. Small flap toward the bottom opens and the candies fall to the bottom as you use them. This baby is gonna last a while!

as described and expected

If you like the 'sensation' of York peppermint patties I've found this to be the most economical way to get your peppermint patty 'fix'. So far I have only ordered them when the weather is cool as I worry about them melting on the way... and so far I've been well pleased with the freshness and quality of the product while saving no small amount versus buying the equivalent amount in smaller bags locally.

I love these!Getting this box on sale is a great deal. Always delicious.

Read for more info!The box is bigger than I expected but also good - we're talking 12" x 6" x 5.5", with an included undertab you pull out so it auto-dispenses mints for you. The directions are on the box so you'll get it once you see the box.The mints themselves are good for yorkshire peppermint patties - maybe because they are fresher than the store-bought. However, they are NOT good for you. Make no mistake, you are buying a mass-produced food product with a focus on quantity over quality. It tastes good, but that also means it comes at the cost of extremely cheap ingredients.Distributed by Hershey Company in Hershey PA - manufactured in Mexico (that would explain the cheapness).You get 175 pcs individually wrapped for $18, which about comes out to $.12/pcs.The price is $.21/oz, as this is a 84 oz (5lbs 4 oz) container for $18. The price is acceptable, but the appalling lack of nutrients means this a coping food - not a staple product you should be enjoying on a regular basis. If you are rich enough to buy them, then you are rich enough to make them, so just make your own. Your body will thank you later.READ INGREDIENTS BEFORE BUYING:______________________________For every two mints you eat, you have:Calories: 100(Daily value%)Total fat 2g - 3%CholesterolSodium 10 mg - 0%Total carbohydrate 22g - 8%Protein <1g___________Vitamin D 0mg (I don't know why this is on there)Calcium 0mg (like, if it doesn't exist, why put it there???)Iron .8 mg (4%) (also, men usually don't need daily iron)Potassium 30mg (0%)_____Ingredients: Sugar, corn syrup, chocolate, cocoa, invert sugar (somebody look up what this is), milk fat, egg whites, cocoa butter, lecithin (soy emulsifying agent - this is not a health ingredient and it causes neurological deterioration in large amounts or ingested over long periods of time - see "problems of Linoleic acid" for more info), oil of peppermint (you can make this using peppermint extract, as well), PGPR (Polyglycerol polyricinoleate, a castor-bean based replacement for chocolate that reduces chocolate viscocity - this is bad for your gut health, do not use in foods), and "natural flavor" (we all love when they add cryptic messages, don't we?)Contains: Milk, eggs, soy.___________________________Don't use this box around the holidays, people: You can easily make your own healthy candies using free online recipes! They only need a filling that gets chilled and dipped in chocolate before they are ready. The basic filling is a combination of powdered sugar, water (could use milk, but tends to spoil easily so only for small batches), some peppermint extract, some lemonade (or lemon juice - do NOT use lemon concentrate or you risk ruining the flavor), and some vanilla extract to smooth the flavor (vanilla is optional). Look it up yourselves and try it - use these store-boughts for on-the-go or emergencies. And do not feed them to kids. Not unless you are giving them fish supplements or DHA+EPA supplements regularly.The beauty of the peppermint patty knockoffs you can produce yourselves is that you can substitute the extract for _anything_ you want instead! I made maple-filled chocolate patties and also orange-filled chocolates that more or less matched the gourmet feeling I was looking for - and you can do the same!Don't satisfy yourselves with the mediocrity of a popular commodity - shoot for the sense of accomplishment and make your own gourmet rarities (or oddities). You will, if nothing else, appreciate these ready-made mints when you are done. Now go add those ingredients to your lists before the next seasonal holyday!

Ahhhhh…that cool breeze in my hair! Love this product. Always top notch! I put this on my desk at work for everyone to enjoy and boy, they do!!!