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Candy bars · 1920s

Butterfinger

A flaky, layered peanut butter crisp center in a chocolate-flavored coating. First made in 1923 by Otto Schnering, Curtiss Candy Company, near Chicago.

Still made 1923

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

ButterfingerSINCE1923STILL MADE
Our illustration, not the real wrapper.
First made1923
Made by thenOtto Schnering, Curtiss Candy Company, near Chicago
Made by nowFerrara Candy Company (Ferrero)
StatusStill made
TypeCandy bars

What it is

A flaky, layered peanut butter crisp center in a chocolate-flavored coating.

The story

  • 1923: first made by Otto Schnering, Curtiss Candy Company, near Chicago.
  • 1964: Standard Brands takes over.
  • 1981: Nabisco takes over.
  • 1990: Nestle takes over.
  • 2018: Ferrero takes over.

Fun facts

  • The name was picked in a public contest in 1923.
  • Bart Simpson ads ran from 1988 to 2001 and came back in 2010.
  • Ferrero changed the recipe in 2019.

Is Butterfinger still made?

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

If you like Butterfinger

  • Charleston Chew (1922): Marshmallow-flavored nougat in a chocolate-flavored coating.
  • Zero bar (1920s): Caramel, peanut and almond nougat in a white fudge coating.
  • Baby Ruth (1920): Peanuts, caramel and chocolate-flavored nougat in a chocolate coating.
  • Mounds (1920): Sweet shredded coconut in dark chocolate.

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

Frequently asked questions

When did Butterfinger come out?

Butterfinger was first made in 1923, by Otto Schnering, Curtiss Candy Company, near Chicago.

Who makes Butterfinger now?

Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrero).

Is Butterfinger discontinued?

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

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Sources

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

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