Nestle makes a wide variety of their Nips, which are known best for the Coffee Nips variety.
Their Limited Edition Egg Nog Nips variety caught me by surprise, mostly because I didn’t know they made seasonal versions.
The box is the same format and size as the standard Coffee Nips. It holds 4 ounces and sells for a little over a buck at grocery and drug store chains. I felt like the box could have held another ounce or two, but you know that whole “settling may occur during transit” may come into play. Each piece is individually wrapped, and the whole box is also sealed in a clear cellophane wrapper to protect the contents.
The pieces are large and nicely domed. They don’t smell like much, so it wasn’t until I popped one in my mouth that I got a sense of what was different.
They’re sweet and smooth with a slow and satisfying dissolve. The creamy flavor has a strong milky flavor mixed with notes of nutmeg and a touch of clove and cinnamon plus vanilla. The custardy candy is pleasant and isn’t too cloying. I might have preferred a little stronger kick of spice to it, as it is it’s not that different from the Butter Rum Nips. (Though a hint of rum might be nice, too.)
A gingerbread version probably isn’t that far behind.
Made on equipment that also processes peanuts. Gluten free. Contains dairy, soy and coconut.
Related Candies
- Werther’s Original Hard Candies
- Trader Joe’s Eggnog Almonds
- Nips: Mocha and Chocolate Parfait
- Ghirardelli Holiday Squares
- Coffee Rio
- Nips: Butter Rum & Peanut Butter Parfait
- Nips: Caramel & Dulce de Leche
- Coffee Nips
Gingerbread is a good idea!
I bought these along with Pumpkin Spice last year at Walgreen’s in MI.
I bought these and the pumpkin spice nips last year as well, and I really liked them. The pumpkin spice ones were my favorite. But if you value your life, do not stand between me and a box of coffee nips. :D
LOVE THESE!PLEASE PUT THEM OUT ALWAYS!CAN WE ORDER THESE,FOR US?
THANK YOU!
Having trouble finding these this year. Walgreen’s doesn’t have them here. Any ideas?
I picked up a few of these at the local “Dollar” store. Now I have to hide them from my family or risk having to share.
Dollar store! Thank you - I’ll check. I’m a big Nip fan, of all flavors and these were good last year.
Can’t find these anywhere in the Bay City/Midland area. And last year I bought tons of the Pumpkin Spice AFTER Christmas! Must have been bought up by Candy Blog readers.
Can someone please tell me if they were able to buy Nestle’s (formerly Pearson’s) Limited Edition: Egg Nog Nips. I have searched every CVS, Rite-Aid, Walgreen’s, Walmart, Shop-Rite, Acme, and the interest - eBay and Amazon, where I had purchased them before. Did they fall off the face of the earth. These became a tradition in my family. Does yet another Christmas tradition have to die. I’d appreciate ANY help that can be given with info on the confection. If I am searching in vain because Nestle is no longer making them, it will save me an awful lot of wear and tear. I go out everyday in case a shipment has come in. Thank you.
I haven’t seen the holiday flavors this year.
(But recently, all Nips were either gone from shelves, or just the caramel version was available, in my town and during a trip to New York City. I saw all regular flavors except chocolate back on the shelf this weekend.)
To whom it may concern. Just wanted to know that I’ve been searching for this Nestle Nips EggNog Hard Candy. For the past 3-4yrs. I just wanted to know if there any place I can check to purchase at least 1or2 case’s of this special items. It’s for a special person, she is my fiance & I want to keep her happy & smiling. So please, if anyone knows where I can purchase this limited edition item. I will greatly appreciate it. I thank you.
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