Licorice Allsorts

These are a type of confectionery that includes a mix of licorice candies combined with various other sweet treats. Here’s a description of the different types typically found in a bag of Liquorice Allsorts:

• Coconut Rolls: Cylindrical shapes with a licorice center and a surrounding layer of coconut-flavored fondant.
• Aniseed Jelly Buttons: Round sweets covered in tiny, nonpareil sugar balls, often pink or blue.
• Sandwich Sweets: Layers of colored fondant with licorice sandwiched in between.
• Plain Licorice: Simple licorice sticks or rounds without additional fondant or other flavors.
• Liquorice and Fondant Squares: Cubes or rectangular pieces with alternating layers of licorice and fondant in various colors like pink, orange, and yellow.

Liquorice Allsorts were first created in 1899 by the English company. The story goes that a salesman named Charlie Thompson accidentally mixed up the different types of licorice sweets he was carrying in his sample case, and the resulting assortment was well-received by a client, leading to the creation of Licorice Allsorts. Since then, these sweets have become a beloved classic in the UK and beyond.