Top 20+ Classic Candy Bars from the ’50s You Might Remember
After their decline during the ‘30s and '40s, candy bars made a full comeback in the ‘50s. These are 20 you may remember and still enjoy today!
1. Baby Ruth
Name after Grover Cleveland's daughter Ruth, this treat combines nougat, caramel, and crunchy peanuts for the perfect nostalgic bite. In the ‘50s, they were produced by a company called Curtiss.
2. Butterfinger
Here’s another product made by Curtiss. With its peanut butter crunch, this candy bar was the favorite of mischievous little ones.
4. Milky Way
If you wanted a delicious, sweet escape to another galaxy, you knew that having a Milky Way was the answer. It featured a combination of nougat, caramel, and chocolate.
5. Oh Henry!
How could we forget Oh Henry? This home run has it all: peanuts, caramel, and fudge wrapped in a luscious chocolate coating.
7. Almond Joy
Perfect for coconut and chocolate lovers, this sweet delight with a whole almond on top was the joy of every snacker.
8. Charleston Chew
First created in 1922, this candy bar features a nougat-like center covered in rich chocolate. It promised a chewy yet delightful experience.
10. Goo Goo Cluster
As Nashville’s official candy, Goo Goo Cluster features a delicious mix of marshmallow, caramel, roasted peanuts, and milk chocolate.
11. Heath Bar
Best known for their caramelized toffee flavor and creamy milk chocolate, these bars remain a fan favorite and never fail to delight.
13. Mr. Goodbar
Although it starts as a simple creamy delight, the real joy comes with every crunchy peanut in this sweet treat.
14. PayDay
When roasted peanuts and rich caramel combine, they form the delicious and explosive PayDay. It is perfect for those who seek to balance salty and sweet.
16. Rocky Road
Starting with a marshmallow center covered in milk chocolate and almonds, this treat features everything a candy bar needs and more.
17. Sky Bar
Created in the ‘30s, this candy bar stands out with its four distinct, vintage-style fillings: chocolate, caramel, vanilla, and peanut.
19. Zero Bar
This treat remains a nostalgic favorite for those who crave something different. It is covered in exotic white fudge with a sweet combination of caramel, almond, and nougat filling.
