 A Moo-ving history lesson With how much we love the taste of Cow Tales®, some of you may be wondering: how did these creamy, caramel sticks come about? It all began in 1984, when the Goetze family decided to add a new caramel confection to the lineup. Made from the same secret family recipe as Caramel Creams®, Cow Tales® were named to represent the opposite end of the cow, playing off the classic “Bulls-Eyes®” name that came more than 65 years prior. Another frequent question we get is why did Goetze’s Candy Company choose to name these treats Cow Tales® rather than Cow Tails. Well, Goetze’s used "Tales” instead of "Tails” to hint at the whimsical and nostalgic children's bedtime stories, since this brand is a more youthful and light-hearted take on Caramel Creams®. The image of the cow jumping over the moon, on the early packaging, was a nod to the "Hey Diddle Diddle" nursery rhyme, emphasizing Goetze’s choice of “Tales” over “Tails”. In addition, we did not want the name taken literally (since our caramel sticks can look very similar to beef sticks at a first glance). Even today, we have “Not made from real cow tails” in our Instagram profile to clear up any confusion. And we can’t forget about everyone’s favorite mascot, Duke! Introduced in 2016, Duke the Cow brings joy with his cartoon features and goofy smile showcasing his adoration of Cow Tales®. Duke takes center stage on our Instagram page, sharing his favorite recipes, holiday traditions and current flavor favorites. Today, Cow Tales® flavors include: Seasonal flavors include Strawberry Smoothie in the Spring and Caramel Apple in the Fall. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know of our rotating seasonal flavors. 
9 Comments
Gary D Lancaster
7/14/2022 05:25:17 pm
A delicious candy. The first time eating cow tails was in the middle of Idaho a former boss kept the glove box on his semi wrecker full of them. On one particular day we were on a wrecker call to the middle of nowhere and having no place to buy any lunch we ate cow tales for lunch ,I have enjoyed them since.
Thomas tierney
9/30/2022 02:41:03 pm
I live in a homeless shelter and I work at a dog shelter and I know it’s a bad diet but I eat these everyday cleared out family dollar had to buy from Amazon bc there was none at the store I cleared out but idk there awesome love the candy
Scott MacMillan
10/16/2023 01:22:19 pm
Are you making your cow tales smaller/shorter
Goetze's
10/16/2023 01:46:11 pm
Hi Scott! Our Cow Tales® are produced by weight, not length. Sometimes they are a little bit thinner, sometime a little bit thicker, but always 1oz!
EJ
1/3/2024 12:22:18 am
My childhood friend, Regan, introduced me to Cow Tales when she got one at a Casey's General Store a few hours before we were leaving on a field trip for our middle school band class. I remember being hesitant at first because I'm not particularly fond of caramel, but I remember my surprise when I ended up liking it. Regan moved schools before high school and we never stayed in touch, but every time I saw a Cow Tale I'd buy it and think of our cold red noses in the back of that yellow bus. Last year Regan died at 20 years old, but whenever I eat a Cow Tale she's alive and well with a chilly red nose up here in my head.
David Garry
6/9/2024 01:07:19 am
The best candy under a dollar and coincidentally my favorite. Even if they’re rock solid (and they very well could be). Just have a fresh one and man- always satisfies. Every time
Virginia Locklear
8/17/2024 09:10:06 pm
I agree ,the local tractor supply store always has the freshest cow tails ,have been my favorite since I was a little girl,
Robbi
9/8/2024 04:25:47 am
Did not even know this wonderful candy existed until I went to Kentucky for my honeymoon to meet my husband’s family. Got a craving for caramels and couldn’t find any but I found this delight in the little grocery while waiting for my sandwich to be made. I’m hooked, going on 37 years now and every time I have one it takes me back to 1987 and a new adventure. Leave a Reply. |
