YORK, Pa. — When dreaming about sweet, sugary candy, most people don't picture jalapeños. Not even cowboys, even though this pickled treat came to bear their name. So what in the world is Cowboy Candy ...

Cowboy candy is suddenly everywhere — TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. So what is it? If you ask a Texas old-timer, they might tell you it’s chewing tobacco, but this is a horse of a different color.

Candied jalapeños, also known as cowboy candy, are easy to make with three simple ingredients Sam Burros is a writer, producer, and cook working with the Food and Lifestyle team at PEOPLE. Prior to ...