Aunt Mahalia's Candies

Aunt Mahalia's Candies has been making candy by hand in downtown Gatlinburg since 1939. Candy is still made fresh every day in a glass kitchen you can watch from the shop floor, where caramel bubbles, taffy gets pulled, and brittle cools on the counter. Many families who first visited as kids now bring their grandchildren.

What to buy

Pecan puffs

The house specialty, and the item longtime visitors come back for.

Fudge

Homemade fudge in a range of flavors, made fresh in the shop.

Brittle, taffy, and stick candy

Peanut and pecan brittle, Smoky Mountain taffy, and old-fashioned stick and rock candy in jars of every color.

Caramel apples and more

Fresh caramel apples, plus jams, jellies, and syrups to take home. Sugar-free options are available too.

Gift boxes are a good choice for friends and family back home. Can't make the trip? Aunt Mahalia's ships many of its candies from auntmahaliascandies.com.

Watch the candy makers

The glass kitchen is half the fun. Stop for a few minutes and watch the candy makers cook sugar, pull taffy, and pour brittle the old-fashioned way. Kids love it.

Hours and location

Aunt Mahalia's is at 611 Parkway in the Mountain Mall, in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg, and a second shop sits nearby on the Parkway. Both are open daily, year-round, with hours that change by season. Check auntmahaliascandies.com before a late visit.

Tips for your visit

Get the pecan puffs — they're the shop's signature.

Watch before you shop — the kitchen is part of the experience.

Buy gifts at the end of your trip — candy travels better when it hasn't spent a week in a hot car.

Order online later — if you run out at home, many favorites ship.

More sweets in Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg is full of candy makers. Watch taffy being pulled at Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen, try the fudge at The Fudge Shoppe, or stop at Kilwins. For a bigger treat, try The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar. See all of our Gatlinburg candy shops.

Nearby

The Mountain Mall is also home to Tennessee Cider Company, a fun stop for adults. Nearby, play games at Fannie Farkle's, browse The Village Shops, or ride the gondola to Anakeesta. See all things to do in Gatlinburg.

Frequently asked questions

How long has Aunt Mahalia's been open?

Since 1939.

Where is Aunt Mahalia's Candies?

At 611 Parkway in the Mountain Mall in downtown Gatlinburg, with a second shop nearby on the Parkway.

Is the candy made in-house?

Yes. Candy is made by hand every day in the shop's glass kitchen.

What are pecan puffs?

The shop's signature candy, and the one longtime visitors recommend most.

Are there sugar-free candies?

Yes. Aunt Mahalia's offers sugar-free options.

Can I order online?

Yes. Many candies ship from auntmahaliascandies.com.