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'''Dolly mixture''' is a British [[confectionery|confection]], consisting of a variety of multi-coloured [[fondant icing|fondant]] shapes, such as [[cube]]s and cylinders with subtle flavourings, and sugar-coated jellies.
'''Dolly mixture''' is a British [[confectionery|confection]], consisting of a variety of multi-coloured [[fondant icing|fondant]] shapes, such as [[cube]]s and cylinders with subtle flavourings, and sugar-coated jellies.

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A plate of dolly mixture

Dolly mixture is a British confection, consisting of a variety of multi-coloured fondant shapes, such as cubes and cylinders with subtle flavourings, and sugar-coated jellies.

The origin of the name is uncertain. It has been passed down through family history that the name came from the daughter of one of its salesmen, Mr. Charlie Clayton, who managed to secure a large order when they were being shown to potential buyers ("Dolly" was the pet name for his eldest daughter, Dorothy).[citation needed]

In the UK, Dolly Mix is produced under the Barratt brand, now owned by Valeo Confectionery previously known as Tangerine Confectionery.

The Goon Show character Bluebottle was frequently rewarded or bribed, with a quantity of dolly mixture, jelly babies, or similar sweets.[1]

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  1. ^ "The Pevensey Bay Disaster". The Goon Show. Series 6. Episode 10. 1956-04-03. 18:14 minutes in. BBC Home Service.