People Are Rushing to Cracker Barrel for This Exclusive Easter Candy. Here’s Why
There’s a certain kind of candy that doesn’t just satisfy a sweet tooth — it takes you back.
Back to Easter baskets lined with pastel cellophane, to grandma’s candy dish on the sideboard, to a flavor you forgot you loved until the moment it melts on your tongue again.
That candy is Lammes Candies Sherbet Mints. And if you want to find them at a national retailer this Easter, there’s exactly one place to look: Cracker Barrel’s Old Country Store.
A Candy That Leaves a Nostalgic Taste in Your Mouth
Lammes Candies has been around since 1885. The Sherbet Mints are pastel, handmade mint wafers with a light, creamy, “melt-in-your-mouth” texture. Each one is hand-poured in Austin, Texas, in small batches — no two are alike.
That small-batch craftsmanship is part of what makes them special. These aren’t mass-produced candies rolling off an assembly line. They’re made with the kind of care that shows in every delicate, pastel-colored wafer.
Each pack contains two boxes with approximately 50 wafers each, priced at $39.98.
For many people, the Sherbet Mints carry a nostalgic flavor profile that they associate with strong childhood memories. If you’ve ever bitten into something and been instantly transported to a holiday decades ago, you know the feeling.
The Viral Moment That Changed Everything
The mints recently got a major boost thanks to a Cracker Barrel TikTok video featuring retail associate Debbie from the Mt. Juliet, Tennessee location. The video has racked up more than 1.6 million views since March 19.
In the clip, Debbie describes the mints, tries one and recommends them as a great Easter hosting item that “look beautiful on a plate.”
“Cracker Barrel is known for nostalgic candy,” Debbie said in the video. “Finding these sherbet mints is a true treasure.”
Debbie, a four-star employee according to the stars seen on her apron, quickly became a fan favorite.
Some viewers in the comments section requested more reviews from her in the future. Others joked that she should be the first five-star employee in Cracker Barrel history.
“anything debbie told me to buy i would,” one TikTok user commented.
“Debbie deserves a commission on all Lammes sherbert mints sold throughout Cracker Barrel for this ad,” another commenter added.
Rediscovering a Candy You Thought Was Gone
Since the video gained traction, Cracker Barrel has seen increased guest excitement, in-store inquiries and overall sales of the mints.
Some customers have been hunting the mints down on social media and others have been visiting the store specifically to meet Debbie.
What struck a chord with so many people? A Cracker Barrel representative pointed to something simple and powerful.
“While we didn’t anticipate the recent social content highlighting them going viral, it’s been fun to see the passion and nostalgia people have for something that’s been part of the Cracker Barrel experience for so long,” a representative told People.
“We believe the viral moment really boils down to nostalgia and discovery,” the representative added. “Many guests didn’t realize these mints were something they could still find today, and Cracker Barrel is often a place where people expect (and love) those timeless, comforting finds.”
Cracker Barrel is the only national retailer that carries Lammes Candies Sherbet Mints. The chain has stocked them as a seasonal item since 2007, typically around Easter and Christmas.
Where to Find Them Before They’re Gone
With Easter approaching, an annual survey by the National Retail Federation found that 92% of consumers are planning on buying sweets this Easter, with an expected $3.5 billion total spent on candy.
These handmade mints are a standout choice for anyone looking to add a touch of tradition to their celebration.
The Sherbet Mints are available at Cracker Barrel shops nationwide for a limited time, while supplies last.
You can also find them at Lammes Candies’ two brick-and-mortar shops in Austin, Texas, or order them online through Lammes Candies’ website.
If you’ve been searching for a candy that tastes the way Easter felt when you were a kid, this might be exactly the find you didn’t know you were looking for.
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
