First made1945
Made by thenMason
Made by nowTootsie Roll Industries
StatusStill made
TypeJellies and gummies
What it is
Chewy, fruity gumdrops in cherry, lemon, lime, orange and strawberry.
The story
- 1945: first made by Mason.
- 1972: Tootsie Roll Industries takes over.
Fun facts
- Tootsie says it makes more than four billion Dots a year in Chicago.
- Tootsie calls it America's best-selling gumdrop.
Are Dots still made?
Yes. Dots are still made, by Tootsie Roll Industries. Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Dots on Amazon.
If you like Dots
- Hot Tamales (1950): Chewy cinnamon candies, the spicy cousin of Mike and Ike.
- Mike and Ike (1940): Chewy, oblong fruit candies in cherry, strawberry, orange, lemon and lime.
- Swedish Fish (1957): Chewy, fish-shaped candies.
- Chuckles (1921): Five sugar-coated jelly candies in a row: lime, orange, cherry, lemon and licorice.
See every candy from the 1940s or all jellies and gummies.
Frequently asked questions
When did Dots come out?
Dots were first made in 1945, by Mason.
Who makes Dots now?
Tootsie Roll Industries.
Are Dots discontinued?
No. Dots are still made by Tootsie Roll Industries.
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Sources
Checked October 22, 2026. Dots is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.
