Who We Are

Elve's Candy Company has been crafting delicious, homemade peanut patties since 1956 in Texarkana. The company was founded by Elve Otwell, who, dissatisfied with the peanut patties produced by his employer, developed his own unique recipe. Over the next 60 years, Elve’s peanut patties became a beloved treat, gaining recognition at Texarkana’s Four States Fair and Rodeo and expanding into a year-round business through wholesale distribution to ARK-LA-TEX stores.

In January 2014, Joe Hickey took ownership of Elve’s Candy Company, carrying on the tradition of handcrafted quality. He built a new kitchen in Texarkana, Arkansas, to continue producing the same time-honored peanut patties that customers have loved for generations.

What sets Elve’s Candy Company apart is its dedication to tradition. Unlike mass-produced candies, our peanut patties are still made the old-fashioned way—by hand, from cooking to wrapping and boxing. Every batch reflects our commitment to quality, ensuring a taste that’s as rich in history as it is in flavor.

Join us in celebrating over six decades of handcrafted sweetness!