When this bar debuted in 1923, it was the first to take inspiration from a real dessert: the milky way malted milkshake. (That’s right—it was not named after the galaxy.) Decades later, that same gimmick would spawn products like PowerBar’s Dulce de Leche-flavored snack and Kit Kat’s Strawberry Cheesecake bar in Japan.
The 13 Most Influential Candy Bars of All Time
We interviewed candy experts and historians to determine which bars made the biggest impact on the chocolate-bar industry—and the world at large.