Zagnut

What it is

A crunchy peanut butter center rolled in toasted coconut, with no chocolate coating.

The story

• 1930: first made by D. L. Clark Company, Pittsburgh (the Clark Bar maker).
• 1983: Leaf International bought Clark's company.
• 1996: Hershey Foods acquired the brand.

Fun facts

• Launched in 1930 by the company that made the Clark Bar.
• Part of Hershey since 1996.

Is Zagnut still made?

Yes. Zagnut is still made, by The Hershey Company. Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Zagnut on Amazon.

If you like Zagnut

• 3 Musketeers (1932): Fluffy whipped chocolate nougat in milk chocolate.
• Heath bar (1928): A thin, hard slab of butter and almond toffee in a milk chocolate coating.
• PayDay (1932): Salted peanuts rolled around a soft caramel center, with no chocolate.
• Zero bar (1920s): Caramel, peanut and almond nougat in a white fudge coating.

See every candy from the 1930s or all candy bars.