Everyone has their favorite candy they remember enjoying as kids. But what some people may not realize is just how old their #1 sweet treat is. In fact, some beloved candy brands have been around for more than 100 years — and they’re just as beloved among Boomers as they are with Gen Z. Take a look at 23 of the most popular candies and learn what year they were invented. They’re listed in order from newest to oldest, and the oldest is what many consider the candy original.
Sour Patch Kids
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1985
Reese’s Pieces
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1978
Swedish Fish
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1957
Junior Mints
©"1950 Welchs Junior Mints Advertisement Life Magazine October 16 1950" by SenseiAlan is licensed under BY 2.0. - Original / License
1949
Jolly Ranchers
©"Jolly Rancher Hard Candies" by Pest15 is licensed under BY-SA 2.0. - Original / License
1949
York Peppermint Patty
©"York Peppermint Pattie (16504711325)" by Willis Lam is licensed under BY-SA 2.0. - Original / License
1940
Dove Chocolate
©"2019-12-27 15 30 13 A wrapped Dove dark chocolate candy shaped like a Christmas present in the Dulles section of Sterling, Loudoun County, Virginia" by Famartin is licensed under BY-SA 4.0. - Original / License
1939
Nestle Crunch
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1938
3 Musketeers
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1932
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
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1928
Milky Way
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1923
Butterfinger
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1923
Haribo Goldbears
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1922
Baby Ruth
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1920
Hershey’s Chocolate Bar
©"Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bar" by Pest15 is licensed under BY-SA 2.0. - Original / License
1900
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