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Candy bars · 1920s

Baby Ruth

Peanuts, caramel and chocolate-flavored nougat in a chocolate coating. First made in 1920 by Curtiss Candy Company, Chicago (founder Otto Schnering).

Still made 1920

By Original Candy House editors · Updated · How we check our facts

Baby RuthSINCE1920STILL MADE
Our illustration, not the real wrapper.
First made1920
Made by thenCurtiss Candy Company, Chicago (founder Otto Schnering)
Made by nowFerrara Candy Company (Ferrero)
StatusStill made
TypeCandy bars

What it is

Peanuts, caramel and chocolate-flavored nougat in a chocolate coating.

The story

  • 1920: first made by Curtiss Candy Company, Chicago (founder Otto Schnering).
  • 1981: Nabisco takes over.
  • 1990: Nestle takes over.
  • 2018: Ferrero takes over.

Fun facts

  • The company said the name honored President Grover Cleveland's daughter, Ruth. Many think it was a way to avoid paying Babe Ruth.
  • In 1923 Curtiss dropped Baby Ruth bars on tiny parachutes over Pittsburgh.
  • Nabisco paid $100,000 for its role in The Goonies (1985).

Is Baby Ruth still made?

Yes. Baby Ruth is still made, by Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrero). Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Baby Ruth on Amazon.

If you like Baby Ruth

  • Mounds (1920): Sweet shredded coconut in dark chocolate.
  • Oh Henry! (1920): Peanuts, caramel and fudge coated in chocolate.
  • Charleston Chew (1922): Marshmallow-flavored nougat in a chocolate-flavored coating.
  • Cherry Mash (1918): A soft cherry center with bits of maraschino cherry, covered in chopped roasted peanuts and chocolate.

See every candy from the 1920s or all candy bars.

Frequently asked questions

When did Baby Ruth come out?

Baby Ruth was first made in 1920, by Curtiss Candy Company, Chicago (founder Otto Schnering).

Who makes Baby Ruth now?

Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrero).

Is Baby Ruth discontinued?

No. Baby Ruth is still made by Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrero).

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Sources

Checked October 22, 2026. Baby Ruth is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.

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