First made1918
Made by thenErnest Chase, Chase Candy Company, St. Joseph, Missouri
Made by nowChase Candy Company
StatusStill made
TypeCandy bars
What it is
A soft cherry center with bits of maraschino cherry, covered in chopped roasted peanuts and chocolate.
The story
- 1918: first made by Ernest Chase, Chase Candy Company, St. Joseph, Missouri.
Fun facts
- It was first called Cherry Chase, then Cherry Chaser.
- It is Chase Candy's best seller.
Is Cherry Mash still made?
Yes. Cherry Mash is still made, by Chase Candy Company. Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Cherry Mash on Amazon.
If you like Cherry Mash
- Idaho Spud (1918): A potato-shaped bar: cocoa marshmallow center, chocolate coating and coconut flakes.
- Clark Bar (1917): A crispy peanut butter and spun taffy center coated in milk chocolate.
- 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 1910s or all candy bars.
Frequently asked questions
When did Cherry Mash come out?
Cherry Mash was first made in 1918, by Ernest Chase, Chase Candy Company, St. Joseph, Missouri.
Who makes Cherry Mash now?
Chase Candy Company.
Is Cherry Mash discontinued?
No. Cherry Mash is still made by Chase Candy Company.
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Checked October 22, 2026. Cherry Mash is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.
