Possible Clues:

• Plainer form of confectionery
• Pecan treat
• Chocolate filling of nuts and sugar
• Filling for chocolate could be plainer
• Pair with a bit of script that's nutty stuff
• Nutty confection could be plainer
• Marketing policy limiting a sugary product
• Sweet pile ran out
• American embroiled in public relations row is kind of sweet
• Sweet substance containing nuts