Best Mexican Chocolate Candy & Recipes You Need To Try

Oh, the memories of eating Mexican chocolate candy as a child in good ole Southern California. Maybe some of you are like me – super nostalgic about aspects of your childhood that bring you fond memories … like going to the market or grocery store and eating some sinful (yet delicious) Mexican candy. They were always such a great price, too! Or, perhaps, you’ve never had Mexican candy before and you’d like to give it a try. OR… perhaps you’d like to try something different for your next Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or anniversary gift for your significant other. Whatever the reason, here are some of the best chocolate candies from Mexico that you need to get your hands on.

Pssst … make sure to see below for some Mexican chocolate candy recipes!!

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Paleta Payaso

The Mexican chocolate-covered marshmallow clown is one of THE MOST famous Mexican chocolate candies around.

(FYI, paleta payaso just means “clown lollipop”).

Back when I lived in Southern California, I seriously saw this Mexican chocolate-covered marshmallow clown at just about every grocery store I visited. Yes, even the “Americanized” ones, too.

It’s basically like a Mexican chocolate marshmallow lollipop, but the lollipop is shaped like a clown. The clown has a chocolate face, a gummy red mouth, and gummy blue eyes.

These chocolate lollipops come in a giant size as well as a “mini” size (which actually isn’t very mini, in my opinion).

Anyway, whether or not you think this chocolate lollipop actually looks like a clown, to me it’s SUPER delicious.

So, if you love chocolate-covered marshmallows like me, then you’ll probably like this chocolate Mexican marshmallow clown lollipop.

If you’re curious about this INSANELY popular chocolate Mexican candy, please check out the review below by two American YouTubers on Foreign Snack Reviews:

Ok, so as you can see from the video above, this candy is not one of their favorites. However, I still think you should consider trying it since I personally do love it!

And, it’s actually VERY popular in Mexico and all around North America!

Just check out all these positive reviews from Amazon to see what I mean!

(FYI, these chocolate-covered marshmallow clowns are my second-favorite Mexican candies. My absolute favorite Mexican candy is the De La Rosa Mazapan. It’s basically a soft & crumbly peanut-based candy. DELICIOUS.)

Oh! Speaking of De La Rosa Mazapan, you can buy these dipped in chocolate! Check them out on Amazon!

Mexican Paleta Payaso Strawberry Recipe

Ok, so for this recipe, you won’t be using the actual Mexican paleta payaso lollipop.

However, you will be recreating the look of the paleta payaso using chocolate-covered strawberries and gummy candy!

More specifically, these are the ingredients you will need to make this Mexican-candy-inspired recipe:

Edible glaze
Mini blue M&Ms
White sanding sugar
Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers candy
Strawberries
Chocolate for making chocolate-covered strawberries

So, now that you know what you’ll need to make this Mexican chocolate candy recipe, please take a look at the video below by Pimentel Delights to learn how to make it:

Paletón Chocolate Coated Marshmallow Lollipop

Now, this Mexican chocolate candy is SUPER similar to the one above, except it doesn’t have a clown shape on it.

(In case you’re wondering, paletón just means “large lollipop”.)

You can see a close-up of it in this super quick review by YouTuber Lucky Penny Shop:

Other Chocolate Candy, Snacks, or Desserts

Bubu Lubu

Ok, so this is another very popular Mexican chocolate candy I used to see in the Mexican food markets when I lived in Southern California. Similar to the candies above, I used to find Bubu Lubu being sold at the check-out lines in the “American” grocery stores, too.

So, what exactly is Bubu Lubu?

It’s a super popular Mexican candy bar that they sell all over Mexico, Southern California, and other areas that have a large Mexican or Mexican-American population.

This Mexican chocolate candy bar has a marshmallow and strawberry-like filling and it’s coated with chocolate.

Similar to the Paleta Payaso above, the Bubu Lubu is also one of my FAVORITE Mexican candies.

Just an FYI, many people enjoy eating these chocolate Mexican candy bars frozen or refrigerated.

Please, take a look at the video below by Lucky Penny Shop:

So, what do you think? Looks super delicious, right?

Well, if you don’t have a Mexican market near you and if you don’t live in an area that sells these delicious chocolate candies, luckily you can find them on Amazon!

You can find these famous chocolate candy bars by clicking here.

Bubulubu-Inspired Cake

So, just an FYI … if you type Bubu Lubu on YouTube, you will see just how incredibly POPULAR this chocolate Mexican candy is.

It’s so famous, people have made cake and ice cream recipes inspired by this delicious chocolate candy bar.

Take a look at the video below by Magi Cakes, for example.

The ingredients you’ll need to make this are…

For the cake:

200 grams of sugar
200 grams of flour
200 grams of butter
4 eggs
15 ml of vanilla

Strawberry jello:

2 packets of strawberry gelatin
2 cups of water
8 grams of gelatin powder
½ cup of sugar

Marshmallows:

1 cup of sugar
¼ cups of glucose
¼ cups of water
10 grams of gelatin powder
¼ cup of water
5 ml of vanilla

Topping:

½ cup of semi-sweet melted chocolate
Bubu Lubu chocolates

And now for the video (with basic translation below):

Basic Translation for Recipe Video Above:

Cake:

Add butter and sugar to a bowl
Mix both ingredients together
Add the eggs one at a time while mixing
Next, add the vanilla and mix for 1 more minute
Sift the dry ingredients and mix for 2 minutes
Divide the mixture into two cake molds
Bake the cake at 180 degrees Celsius (about 350 degrees Fahrenheit) for about 30 minutes or until the stick comes out clean
Let the cakes cool on a cake rack

Strawberry jello:

Hydrate the gelatine (let it rest for 10 minutes)
Add sugar and boiling water to a mixing bowl and mix
Next, add the jello and hydrated gelatin powder
Then, add the jello mixture to a greased mold
Refrigerate the jello for 15 minutes (save ½ cup of the jello mixture to use later)

Marshmallow filling:

Hydrate the gelatin powder for 10 minutes
In a pot, add water, sugar, and glucose
Heat the mixture using medium heat
Remove the pot from the stove once the mixture starts to form large bubbles
Immediately add the hydrated gelatin caramel mixture you just made on the stove to a mixing bowl and mix.
Next, add vanilla and mix until you obtain the desired consistency shown in the video.
Reserve ½ of the marshmallow cream mixture for decorating later.

Constructing the Bubu Lubu Cake

Take the strawberry jello out of the refrigerator
Add the marshmallow mixture on top of the jello
Refrigerate the jello and marshmallow for 10 minutes
Take it out of the refrigerator and add the cake on top
Put it back in the refrigerator for another 10 minutes
In another mold, add the other cake
Add the ½ cup of reserved liquid jello mixture (shown in the video around the 4:10 mark)
Next, take the other cake out of the refrigerator and flip it upside down so that it makes a sandwich with the other cake (around the 4:14 mark)

Decorating the cake:

Take the cake out of the mold and frost the cake all around.
Melt semi-sweet chocolate and drip it over the top of the cake.
Use Bubu Lubu chocolates to decorate all around the cake.
You can also use the ½ cup of reserved marshmallow cream to decorate.

And that’s it!

Gansito

Another highly-favored Mexican chocolate candy bar is the Gansito.

I’m not sure why it’s called Gansito, but the literal translation is “little goose”.

Anyway, to me it’s more like a chocolate pastry than a chocolate candy bar.

(FYI, some people call these Mexican Chocolate Twinkies).

A VERY POPULAR manufacturing company called Marinela produces these chocolate snacks. Other famous Mexican chocolate snacks they produce include:

Pingüinos (cream-filled chocolate pastry)
Choco Roles (cream-filled chocolate roles with pineapple flavoring)
Rocko (chocolate-covered cookie sandwich)
Principe (chocolate cream sandwich cookie)

Similar to the Bubu Lubu above, this chocolate treat has a strawberry-jelly-like filling. It’s also filled with cream and has a chocolate coating.

Also, similar to Bubu Lubu, people enjoy eating this chocolate snack right out of the freezer or the refrigerator.

You can take a look at this video below by Lucky Penny Shop to learn more:

Bocadín Chocolate Bar

So, Bocadín is yet another very popular Mexican chocolate candy bar.

More specifically, it’s a crispy chocolate wafer that’s filled with a peanut butter spread and covered in chocolate.

Keep in mind that kids are not the only ones who enjoy this delicious chocolate and peanut butter treat!

Many adults enjoy eating a Bocadín chocolate wafer cookie with a nice cup of hot coffee 😉

Anyway, if you love chocolate wafer cookies, you definitely need to give these a try!

Oh, and by the way, you NEED to check out the Mexican chocolate candy recipes below using this Mexican candy bar.

DELICIOUS!

Bocadín Jello Recipe

These are the basic ingredients you’ll need for this recipe:

Bocadín chocolate wafers (as many as you want)
1 packet of chocolate gelatin (D’Gari brand)
3 cups of warm milk (750ml)

And these are the optional ingredients:

Vanilla
Chocolate Syrup
Brown-colored gel food coloring

Also, you’ll need to buy a jello mold if you wish to create the same shape as the video below.

Without further ado, please take a look at this SUPER EASY Mexican chocolate candy recipe below by Nena Postres:

Bocadín Popsicles Recipe

Ok, so here’s another SUPER EASY Mexican chocolate candy bar recipe that I think you’ll enjoy.

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this recipe:

12 Bocadín candy bars (6 for liquifying & 6 for placing inside your popsicle)
1 liter of milk
1 can of evaporated milk (they’re using only half of the container in the video to equal 1 can of evaporated milk)
1 can of condensed milk
4 tablespoons of Hershey’s cocoa powder
4 tablespoons of powdered milk (whichever brand you prefer)
1 cup of sugar (or 2 cups of sugar if you’re not using condensed milk)

To make this recipe, please take a look at the excellent video below by ANGY FLORES:

What To Serve With Mexican Chocolate Candy

Ok, so now that you’ve gained a little bit more information on some of the best chocolate Mexican candies around, you’re probably asking what can I eat or drink with them.

Well, if you’re like me, I enjoy eating chocolate candies by themselves (no drinks or sides). The reason for this is that I love the chocolate-eating experience! I just sit there and take in the flavors involved in every bite I take.

However, some people enjoy having their chocolate treats with a little something extra. If that’s the case with you, I recommend you pair your favorite chocolate Mexican candy and Mexican chocolate candy recipes with the following:

Coffee
Milk
Horchata (sweet Mexican rice drink)
Abuelita’s Mexican hot chocolate drink

Mexican Chocolate Candy FAQs

Now, here are some answers to frequently asked questions regarding the best Mexican chocolate candy.

What is the most popular chocolate in Mexico?

Ibarra and Abuelita are two of the most popular chocolates in Mexico. However, these are mostly used for making Mexican-style hot chocolate. Some of the most popular chocolate candies in Mexico are Bubu Lubu, Paleta Payaso, and Bocadín.

What is the best Mexican chocolate candy?

What’s arguably the best Mexican chocolate candy are the Bubu Lubu and the Paleta Payaso. Both are enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds, too, as they are popular here in the United States as well as in Mexico.

What is the most popular candy in Mexico?

De La Rosa Mazapan is arguably the most popular candy in Mexico. However, the Paleta Payaso is arguably the most popular chocolate candy in Mexico.

Final Thoughts on Mexican Chocolate Candy

And there you have it! What are your thoughts on some of these famous chocolate candy brands from Mexico? Do any of these popular Mexican chocolates seem especially interesting to you? Have you tried any of them before? Do you have a favorite? Please let me know in the comments below! I’d love to hear from you.

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Best Mexican Chocolate Candy & Recipes You Need To Try