19 Candy You’d Give Anything to Taste Again
Some candies have a flavor and nostalgia that just can’t be replaced. Many of them were once the stars of Halloween hauls and childhood treats, but somewhere along the line, they vanished, leaving only wistful memories of their unique tastes. Here are 19 candies we’d give anything to taste again, if only to relive a few sweet moments from days gone by.
1. Altoids Sours
Altoids made a bold move by creating these mouth-puckering sour candies, and they became a cult favorite in no time. With flavors like lime, tangerine, and raspberry, they packed an intense, tangy punch. These tins have become collector’s items, and fans would love to see them back on store shelves.
2. PB Max
Imagine a peanut butter cup, but square, huge, and with a thick layer of peanut butter under a crispy oat layer and milk chocolate. PB Max was a delicious, messy masterpiece, and its unique combination of textures and flavors had a short-lived but dedicated following.
3. Bonkers
These chewy, fruity, almost-too-juicy candies were once the holy grail of snack time. Each piece had a fruity outer layer and an even fruitier center that really “bonked” you with flavor. They were like a candy explosion in your mouth—something we’d definitely welcome back.
4. Butterfinger BB’s
Fans of Butterfinger bars flocked to these bite-sized BB’s for their crunchy, peanut-buttery goodness covered in milk chocolate. They made a glorious snack, but for reasons unknown, they disappeared, leaving fans with regular Butterfingers and longing for those easy-to-eat bites.
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5. Wonka Bars
Willy Wonka’s fictional chocolate bar became a reality in the 1970s, and it came in several delicious varieties over the years. Though the golden tickets may be a thing of fantasy, real-life Wonka Bars offered a taste of the magic. Sadly, they disappeared, but not from our memories.
6. Reggie! Bar
Named after the baseball legend Reggie Jackson, these round chocolate bars were filled with caramel and peanuts, designed to be as “legendary” as the player himself. Their taste hit it out of the park, but once Reggie retired, the bars eventually did too.
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7. Life Savers Holes
These were essentially the “holes” from Life Savers candies, packaged up as small, hard candies in a little tube. Life Savers Holes had all the flavor of regular Life Savers, but the novelty of the shape made them way more fun. A rare treat that disappeared too soon.
8. Peanut Butter Boppers
These snacks were essentially a peanut butter lover’s dream. Rolled in chocolate chips and crisped rice, they had a soft, peanut buttery center that was truly satisfying. They were a ’90s snack staple that somehow just…vanished.
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9. Hershey’s Swoops
Swoops were chocolate slices shaped like potato chips, and they came in classic flavors like Reese’s and Almond Joy. It was chocolate in an entirely new shape, and somehow, that made it taste even better. They may have been short-lived, but their memory is still sweet.
10. Fruit Wrinkles
The chewy, fruity candy that looked like, well, wrinkly bits of fruit was a unique part of the fruit snack era. They tasted like fruit (sort of) and were oddly satisfying to munch on. Fruit Wrinkles filled lunchboxes for years but then disappeared without a trace.
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11. Tart ‘n’ Tinys
Tiny, colorful, and irresistibly crunchy, Tart ‘n’ Tinys were a sugar-fueled trip of sweet and sour. They came in a rainbow of flavors, and each little candy piece was a perfect burst of nostalgia. Why they’re no longer around is a true mystery.
12. Jumbo Nerds
Nerds will always be classic, but Jumbo Nerds took things to the next level. They were like Nerds on steroids, with bigger, bolder flavors in one crunchy, giant piece. Each box was an explosion of flavor that we can only dream of tasting again.
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13. Ouch! Bubble Gum
These colorful sticks of bubble gum came in a tin shaped like a bandage box, each piece wrapped in paper that looked like a Band-Aid. It was the ultimate ’90s novelty and surprisingly tasty, making it a candy first-aid kit we’d love to restock.
14. Space Dust
This candy was like Pop Rocks’ edgier sibling. Space Dust offered the same popping, crackling experience as Pop Rocks, but with finer crystals and an even more intense explosion of flavor. It was a sensory adventure we’d love to try again.
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15. Magic Middles
Keebler’s Magic Middles cookies were a delicious snack that combined soft cookie with a creamy, chocolate-filled center. These cookie candies had a melt-in-your-mouth appeal that made them a lunchtime favorite. Their absence is felt by anyone who grew up with them.
16. Summit Bars
These were chocolate-covered wafers with peanuts on top, kind of like a Kit Kat with a twist. Summit Bars were chunky, crunchy, and just plain satisfying. Though they were discontinued in the ’80s, they’ve retained a loyal following of fans hoping for their return.
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17. Laffy Taffy Sparkle Cherry
Laffy Taffy has survived the years, but one special flavor hasn’t: Sparkle Cherry. It was classic cherry Laffy Taffy with a glittery twist that gave it a whole new level of fun. It’s the kind of sparkle the candy aisle is missing.
18. Hershey’s Bar None
Bar None was a chocolate lover’s dream: a combination of chocolate wafer, chocolate filling, and a layer of crushed peanuts, all covered in chocolate. It was rich, crunchy, and everything you wanted in a candy bar. Fans have been asking Hershey to bring it back for years.
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19. Creme Savers
These hard candies were famous for their creamy, dreamy flavors like strawberries & cream or orange & cream. They tasted like a dessert and were somehow the ideal after-school treat. Though they’ve made brief comebacks, they’ve yet to find a permanent place on shelves.
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