I’m sorry, but no other movie theater candy holds a candle to the versatility of Sno-Caps. You can’t get a combination like this anywhere else, and soda from a fountain (I prefer Coke) washes it all down before you do it all again. Dumping the majority of the box in your popcorn creates a marriage of sweet and salty that always hits the spot. Sno-Caps are the only option that meets the movie theater candy trifecta, getting points for nostalgia (aka a reliable association with the movie-theater experience, always stocked in that Icee-and-popcorn-grease-covered glass case), taste (throw a couple on your tongue and what follows is magic: melted chocolate with a satisfying crunch), and popcorn pairing (never buttered, because gross). And despite the loud internet hate, I’m clearly not the only one, because Nestlé’s semi-sweet chocolate nonpareils have been a concession-stand staple since the 1920s. Let’s talk about your typical concession counter selection, shall we? Starting with the star of our show here: Sno-Capsįrom the moment I had my first box of Sno-Caps, I’ve been a fan of nonpareils. So I’m going all in on defending their honor: Sno-Caps are the absolute best movie theater candy. The latter argue that the movie theater concession tastes like “mud coated in sand,” but I think that’s a serious over-exaggeration, as they only slightly taste like mud and sand. I understand there is a great divide between people who love Sno-Caps and people who absolutely hate them. If I happen upon them in the wild (rare), I stock up on as many boxes as I can, because nothing brings me greater joy than a handful of mini mountains of sprinkle-coated chocolate. I am obsessed with Sno-Caps - not just as movie theater candy but as regular-degular life candy. While I don’t see myself going to the movies anytime soon, I can certainly enjoy a piece of it at home. Part of the magic of being at the movies is sitting in a packed auditorium, juggling concessions while you wait for the lights to dim and the previews to begin. I streamed a number of this year’s new releases from the comfort of my own couch (cannot recommend First Cow enough), though I found that the experience unfulfilling. But what I miss most is sitting in a dark movie theater with a big bag of popcorn and a box of candy. I know that’s such a cliche, but 2020 has been one hell of an eye-opener in that I miss doing things in general (road tripping, going to restaurants, and browsing for new books at my local library). If there’s one thing I’ve learned this year, it’s that you should never take anything for granted.
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