On historic Route 6 in Wellsboro, Highland Chocolates makes handcrafted chocolate confections in a non-profit factory and retail store that provides vocational training and employment for adults with disabilities. Owned and operated by Partners In Progress, the shop is known for its pretzel bark and offers chocolate gifts, fresh fudge, and sweet snacks through its Pennsylvania stores and retail partners. Highland Chocolates was named the 2023 Pennsylvania Wilds Business of the Year Champion and the 2022 Route 6 Alliance Artisan of the Year.
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Gertrude Hawk ChocolatesGertrude Hawk Chocolates has been making chocolate and candy in northeastern Pennsylvania since Gertrude Hawk began the business in her Scranton kitchen in 1936. Now based in Dunmore, the company still makes its chocolate centers by hand with copper kettles and marble slabs, while its long-running fundraising programs help schools and community organizations raise money. Its signature Smidgens® and freshly prepared hand-dipped treats carry that family-rooted tradition into stores and gift boxes.DUNMORE, PA
Dorothy’s CandiesDorothy’s Candies makes hand-crafted Swiss chocolates in White Oak, Pennsylvania, carrying on recipes and practices developed by founder Dorothy Gastel. The business grew from Dorothy’s small McKeesport home-basement shop into a company that sells more than ten tons of boxed chocolates each year across the United States and beyond.WHITE OAK, PA
Philadelphia CandiesFounded in 1919 in western Pennsylvania’s Shenango Valley, Philadelphia Candies makes milk and dark chocolates in-house from scratch, including its signature soft-centered creams and chocolate-covered snacks. The company still works in small batches and hand-packs customizable boxes at its Pennsylvania factory, while supporting organizations through chocolate-bar fundraising.HERMITAGE, PA
Betsy Ann ChocolatesFamily owned and operated since 1938, Pittsburgh’s Betsy Ann Chocolates makes handmade American gourmet chocolates using time-honored recipes and all-natural ingredients. Founded by Betsy Ann Helsel, the company still follows her old-fashioned approach while creating nostalgic confections, customized chocolate bars, and fundraising programs for schools and organizations.ALLISON PARK, PA