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🍫 Sweet History: The 24 Oldest Candy Bars You Can Still Enjoy Today

Exploring the World’s Oldest Candy Bars Still on Shelves

Candy bars have long been a sweet part of history, with some favorites dating back over a century and still available today. Here’s a look at 24 of the oldest candy bars that have stood the test of time:

  1. PayDay (1932): Known for its caramel and peanut combination, PayDay was first introduced by the Hollywood Candy Company.

  2. 3 Musketeers (1932): Originally offering three nougat flavors, 3 Musketeers has since focused on chocolate nougat as its primary filling.

  3. Mars Bar (1932): Famous in the U.K., this caramel and nougat bar from Mars, Inc. has been a classic since the early '30s.

  4. Snickers (1930): Mars’ best-selling peanut-filled bar, introduced in 1930, was named after the family horse.

  5. Zagnut (1930): Featuring peanut butter and coconut, Zagnut originated with the D. L. Clark Company.

  6. Heath Bar (1928): Brothers Bayard and Everett Heath created this English toffee candy bar covered in chocolate.

  7. Charleston Chew (1925): This chocolate-covered nougat candy took its name from the popular Charleston dance.

  8. Mr. Goodbar (1925): Hershey created this peanut-laden treat, marketed originally under a different brand name.

  9. Milky Way (1923): Mars’ first big success, inspired by a popular milkshake, introduced caramel-filled chocolate to the masses.

  10. Butterfinger (1923): Chicago-based Curtiss Candy Company launched Butterfinger, a crisp peanut butter bar, in the early '20s.

  11. Abba-Zaba (1922): This taffy bar with peanut butter has polarized candy fans since its debut.

  12. Baby Ruth (1921): Originally the Kandy Kake bar, Baby Ruth gained its name, possibly inspired by Babe Ruth.

  13. Mounds (1920): Known for its coconut and chocolate pairing, Mounds predates two decades.

  14. Oh Henry! (1920): Created by the Williamson Candy Company, this bar combines fudge, caramel, and peanuts.

  15. Zero (1920): Uniquely covered in white chocolate, the Zero bar includes caramel, peanuts, and almond nougat.

  16. Clark Bar (1917): This Pittsburgh favorite features a crunchy peanut butter core and was originally filled with caramel and ground peanuts.

  17. Fry’s Turkish Delight (1914): Created by J.S. Fry & Sons, this chocolate-coated treat has a rose-flavored Turkish delight center.

  18. Goo Goo Cluster (1912): The cluster combines chocolate, marshmallow, nougat, and caramel and is a specialty in Nashville.

  19. Milk Chocolate Bar with Almonds (1908): Hershey’s added almonds to its classic milk chocolate in 1908, one of its earliest candy innovations.

  20. Toblerone (1908): Swiss-made and known for its triangular shape, Toblerone includes nougat, almonds, and honey.

  21. Dairy Milk Bar (1905): Cadbury’s Dairy Milk quickly became a U.K. favorite with its extra-creamy milk chocolate.

  22. Hershey Bar (1900): Milton Hershey’s iconic chocolate bar set the standard for mass-produced American chocolate.

  23. Lindt Bar (1879): Lindt revolutionized chocolate with the invention of the conching process, enhancing both texture and flavor.

  24. Fry’s Chocolate Cream (1866): The first mass-produced filled chocolate bar by J.S. Fry & Sons remains a U.K. classic, with a creamy fondant filling.

These timeless candy bars reflect a unique mix of history and flavor innovation, appealing to generations of candy lovers worldwide. Whether it’s the creamy toffee of a Heath Bar or the nostalgic nougat of a Milky Way, these bars have become beloved mainstays of the candy aisle.