What candy was popular in the 60s?

Candy in the 1960s was a vibrant and diverse landscape, with a mix of classics and exciting new treats! Here are some of the most popular candies of the era:

Classics:

* Chocolate:

* Hershey's Chocolate Bars (Milk Chocolate, Almond, Special Dark)

* M&M's (Plain, Peanut)

* Snickers

* Milky Way

* Kit Kat

* Butterfinger

* Gummies & Chews:

* Swedish Fish

* Starburst

* Fruit Roll-Ups

* Now and Later

* Juicy Fruit Gum

* Double Bubble Gum

* Hard Candies:

* Life Savers

* Jolly Ranchers

* Necco Wafers

* Dum Dums

* Other:

* Tootsie Rolls

* Smarties

* Candy Corn (especially popular around Halloween)

* Pez (especially popular with kids)

Novelties & Trends:

* "Space Age" Candy:

* Moon Pies (marshmallow and graham cracker sandwich with chocolate)

* Astro Pops (lollipops with a "rocket" center that you could "launch")

* Candy Cigarettes: While not exactly healthy, candy cigarettes like "Candy Cigarettes" and "Rocket Fizz" were a popular, albeit controversial, item.

* Candy-Filled Eggs: These chocolate eggs with candy surprises inside were a big hit, particularly during Easter.

Note: Availability and popularity could vary based on region.

It's important to remember that this is not an exhaustive list, and there were many other popular candies in the 1960s!