Granny's Confections — Local services in Genoa Charter Township

For our anniversary, my father-in-law was given a very clear assignment by his wife: buy us a gift card for a fancy dinner. Something classy. Maybe a place with cloth napkins and a wine list that requires a translator.

Instead, he emailed us a gift card to Granny’s Confections in Howell, Michigan.

We live on the West Coast. We’ve never been to Michigan. We had no idea what Granny’s Confections was. For a moment, we thought he’d accidentally bought us credit toward a bake sale at a retirement home. The confusion was real, and the laughter was loud.

Once the laughter settled, we figured, why not? We placed an online order for Pecan Brittle, Pecan Popcorn Infusions, and Cashew Popcorn Infusions. The snacks were decent. Not life-changing, but enjoyable enough to make the whole experience worth it.

We didn’t get the fancy dinner, but we got something better. A hilarious story, some decent snacks, and a reminder that gift-giving is always an adventure.

Thanks, Granny. And thanks, Dad. You may have missed the restaurant, but you gave us something to...

Some of the best brittle candy I've ever eaten! Never even was a big fan until this place came along. The peanut brittle is so crisp, yet light and airy. The owner is a very nice gentleman as well. I recommend this place to as many people as I can. Love the jalapeno peanut brittle, different and delicious! Keep up the...

Omg love it!! Drove all the way from Detroit to Howell Michigan for the pecan brittle and the cashew brittle. My 2 favorite flavors. Staff was very nice clean store. Will be...