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Morley Candy Company, also known as Morley Candy Makers, is a famous candy company located in Clinton Township, Michigan. It started way back in 1919. This company is well-known for its delicious peanut butter blocks and many different kinds of chocolates.

Morley Candy also owns and sells products from the Sanders Confectionery brand. Sanders is super popular for its special Bumpy Cakes, yummy sundae toppings, and tasty ice cream, especially around the Detroit, Michigan area. Many school children in Michigan even sell Morley Candy products to help raise money for their schools!

What is Morley Candy Company?

Morley Candy Company is a business that makes and sells candies and other sweet treats. They are known as a "confectioner," which is just a fancy word for a candy maker. Since 1919, they have been creating popular sweets for people to enjoy.

Famous Treats from Morley Candy

Morley Candy is especially famous for two main things:

  • Peanut Butter Blocks: These are solid blocks of sweet peanut butter candy.
  • Assorted Chocolates: They make a wide variety of chocolates, perfect for gifts or just a treat.

The Sanders Brand Connection

Morley Candy also owns the Sanders Confectionery brand. Sanders has its own special treats that people love:

  • Bumpy Cakes: These are unique cakes with chocolate bumps on top.
  • Sundae Toppings: Like hot fudge and caramel, perfect for ice cream.
  • Ice Cream: Delicious ice cream flavors.

Morley Candy and School Fundraisers

A cool thing about Morley Candy is how it helps schools. Kids in Michigan often sell Morley Candy products as part of school fundraisers. This means they sell candy to friends and family to earn money for school trips, new equipment, or other important school projects.

Where to Find Morley Candy Stores

If you want to visit a Morley Candy store, there are three main shops in the Metro Detroit area:

A Presidential Visit

On October 26, 2006, something exciting happened at Morley's main factory in Clinton Township. The President of the United States at the time, George W. Bush, made a surprise visit! He toured the factory to see how the candy was made. After his tour, he even bought some Sanders hot fudge sundae topping for himself and his team.

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