First made1932
Made by thenMars
Made by nowMars
StatusStill made
TypeCandy bars
What it is
Fluffy whipped chocolate nougat in milk chocolate.
The story
- 1932: first made by Mars.
Fun facts
- It started in 1932 as three pieces: chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. That is where the name comes from.
- Vanilla and strawberry were dropped in 1945 because of costs and wartime sugar limits.
- It cost five cents at launch.
Is 3 Musketeers still made?
Yes. 3 Musketeers is still made, by Mars. Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for 3 Musketeers on Amazon.
If you like 3 Musketeers
- PayDay (1932): Salted peanuts rolled around a soft caramel center, with no chocolate.
- Zagnut (1930): A crunchy peanut butter center rolled in toasted coconut, with no chocolate coating.
- 5th Avenue (1936): Crunchy peanut butter layers coated in milk chocolate.
- Heath bar (1928): A thin, hard slab of butter and almond toffee in a milk chocolate coating.
See every candy from the 1930s or all candy bars.
Frequently asked questions
When did 3 Musketeers come out?
3 Musketeers was first made in 1932, by Mars.
Who makes 3 Musketeers now?
Mars.
Is 3 Musketeers discontinued?
No. 3 Musketeers is still made by Mars.
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Checked October 22, 2026. 3 Musketeers is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.
