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Candy bars · 1930s

Chunky

A thick square of milk chocolate with peanuts and raisins, shaped like a flat-topped pyramid. First made in the late 1930s by Philip Silvershein, a New York City candy maker.

Still made late 1930s

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

ChunkyFROM THE1930sSTILL MADE
Our illustration, not the real wrapper.
First madelate 1930s
Made by thenPhilip Silvershein, a New York City candy maker
Made by nowFerrara Candy Company (Ferrero)
StatusStill made
TypeCandy bars

What it is

A thick square of milk chocolate with peanuts and raisins, shaped like a flat-topped pyramid.

The story

  • late 1930s: first made by Philip Silvershein, a New York City candy maker.
  • 1984: Nestle takes over.
  • 2018: Ferrero bought Nestle's US candy brands.

Fun facts

  • The first Chunky had cashews and Brazil nuts; Nestle switched to peanuts in 1984.
  • The 1964 New York World's Fair had a "Chunky Square" with a glass-walled factory.
  • Ads used the slogan "Chunky, what a chunk o' chocolate."

Is Chunky still made?

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

If you like Chunky

  • 5th Avenue (1936): Crunchy peanut butter layers coated in milk chocolate.
  • Krackel (1938): Milk chocolate with crisped rice.
  • Sky Bar (1938): A milk chocolate bar in four sections, each with a different center: caramel, vanilla, peanut and fudge.
  • 3 Musketeers (1932): Fluffy whipped chocolate nougat in milk chocolate.

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Frequently asked questions

When did Chunky come out?

Chunky was first made in the late 1930s, by Philip Silvershein, a New York City candy maker.

Who makes Chunky now?

Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrero).

Is Chunky discontinued?

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

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Sources

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

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