America’s love affair with candy bars began over a century ago – and it’s still going strong. New flavors and limited editions keep tempting shoppers, but a few timeless treats stand above the rest. From long-gone favorites like the Chicken Dinner and Seven Up to classics that continue to delight today, these iconic bars have left a lasting mark on the nation’s sweet tooth. Join us as we unwrap the most beloved candy bars in American history.

Click or scroll through our gallery to feast your eyes on the best candy bars of all time, counting down to the most iconic of all.

Our ranking is based on the popularity of each candy bar, taking into account sales, longevity and the reaction of the products at their time of release. The list is unavoidably subjective.

The greatest US candy bars of all time, ranked