Canceled chocolate bars from your childhood

These bite-sized Butterfinger balls, introduced in the 1990s, were a beloved snack for American kids. Discontinued in 2006, fans still reminisce about their unique crunch and peanut buttery flavor. Other lesser-loved Butterfinger products were discontinued too, including an energy drink called Buzz!

A white chocolate bar that debuted in the early 2000s, the Cadbury Dream was loved for its creamy texture. Despite its popularity, it was phased out in the mid-2010s in the UK, much to the disappointment of white chocolate enthusiasts. A version of it does, however, still exist in Australia.

Image: Food Review UK / YouTube

Launched in the late 1980s, PB Max featured peanut butter, oats, and a cookie center, all covered in milk chocolate. Despite strong sales, it was discontinued in the early 1990s due to the Mars family’s dislike of peanut butter despite $50 million in sales, according to a book on chocolate by Joël Glenn Brenner.

Image: PB Max ad 1989 / Steve Herold / YouTube

Introduced in the UK in 1996, this chocolate bar combined raisins, peanuts, fudge, and crispy cereal. It was discontinued in 2006, leaving fans missing its unique blend of textures and flavors. As you can imagine, there were various campaigns to get the product back on shelves.

Image: Cadbury Fuse advert 1996 / Only Adverts! / YouTube

A minty twist on the classic Wispa bar, this bubbly chocolate treat was available in the UK starting in the 1980s. Despite its loyal fanbase, it was discontinued, but occasional limited editions keep hope alive for a permanent return... and hope prevailed! In 2011, Cadbury announced that Wispa Gold would return permanently in November in support of Team GB at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

"Swoops... there it is!" Launched in 2003, these Pringles-shaped chocolate pieces came in various flavors like Reese’s and Almond Joy. They were discontinued in 2006 due to poor sales, but as some commenters on its famous commercial say, "core memory finally found."

Image: Swoops Commercial / FM1156 / YouTube

This braided caramel and chocolate bar, known as the Curly Wurly in the UK, was sold in the US during the 1970s and early 1980s. Its chewy texture and distinctive shape made it a memorable treat. In Canada, a similar version called the "Wig Wag" was available in the 1970s.

Image: Marathon Candy Bar Commercial (1975) / Bionic Disco / YouTube

Inspired by 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory', Quaker Oats launched this real-life chocolate bar launched in the 1970s, and also financed the 1971 movie... though the bar was quickly recalled due to production issues. Despite various revivals, also by Nestle in the 2000s, it was finally discontinued in the 2010s, leaving fans nostalgic for its whimsical charm. In 2022, the UK Food Standards Agency issued a warning that fake Wonka bars were being sold in the UK.

Image: Wonka Bar Ad, 2005 / David Branch/ YouTube

Introduced in 1987 by Hershey's, BarNone featured chocolate wafers, chocolate filling, peanuts, and a milk chocolate coating. It was marketed as a premium chocolate bar, but despite its initial success it was discontinued in the 1990s, briefly revived, and then discontinued again, and is currently being made by the "Iconic Candy Company" due to its cult following.

Image: Hershey's BarNone ad 1988, wifermadness / YouTube

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