From dark chocolate to white chocolate and fillings galore, everyone has a favorite chocolate
bar. So tear open your favorite wrapper because we're counting down the Top 10 Chocolate Bars
Ranked Worst to Best.
Skor
Considering that this chocolate bar was made to be a direct competitor to the Heath bar,
we’re prepared to take a little bit of heat for this preferential pick. Yes, we’re claiming
that the Skor bar is better than the Heath bar and that’s why it is where it is on
this list. While the Heath bar has long been offering customers a delicious toffee crunch,
it is really the Skor bar that took the fantastic recipe and brought it to the next level. The
confectioners behind Skor were able to produce a bar that reviewers claim has a stronger
chocolate and a more buttery flavor and consistency in comparison to its counterpart the Heath
bar, which is said to focus more on the almond flavor rather than the butter. The funniest
part is that although the Skor was produced by Hershey as a direct competitor to the Heath
bar, today in 2020, the Hershey Company now owns both bars! Despite no longer needing
the two similar bars to go head to head in competition, a long standing feud in consumer
preference has forced the company to continue offering both bars to cater to the fans. Luckily
for us, it doesn’t look like these crunchy bars will be going anywhere anytime soon - so
they can continue sticking in our teeth for years to come!
Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Cream
Starting us off is a contender who is really an impostor - but just too delicious to ignore.
Although years ago the Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Creme bar changed its recipe, replacing
cocoa butter with other ingredients so it is no longer considered actual white chocolate,
this has not seemed to deter fans from binging on this far from ordinary candy bar. While
many of the chocolate bars listed opt for gooey or crunchy fillings of peanut butter,
caramels, and nougat, the Cookies’n’ Creme bar opts for a solid chocolate bar with mix-ins
distributed throughout. The mix-in in question? Delicious chocolate cookie pieces. The entire
bar makes one think of the popular Oreo cookie sandwich - and although the taste of the two
is very different, it can be seen that both have similar qualities. The difference mostly
lies in the additional sweetness factor that the bar offers in comparison to the salty
crunch of the cookie. Fear not though, as the entire candy bar is filled with tiny cookie
pieces that give it just enough of that salty vs. sweet flavor that everybody loves. And
anyone who adores this chocolate bar must give this hack a try: take one Oreo, a toasted
marshmallow, and a square of Hershey's Cookies 'n' Creme bar. Assemble the three ingredients
like a s'more and enjoy a flavor explosion like none other!
Almond Joy
So how does a candy like Almond Joy end up on the list of the Top 10 Chocolate Bars?
By being so absolutely different and delicious! While most of the confectionery market in
the United States has chosen to steer away from coconut, with its somewhat polarizing
and unmistakable flavor profile, Almond Joy has used the ingredient to its advantage in
creating one of the tastiest treats on the market! Before getting any deeper into a few
interesting facts about Almond Joy, it’s important to give credit where it is due to
the mother of the Almond Joy, Mounds. Mounds are very similar to the Almond Joy in nearly
every way. However, the almond originally wasn’t used when Mounds were created in
1920, leaving only the chocolate and coconut filling. It would be 25 years before the demand
for something new saw the addition of a popular nut and the Almond Joy was born. Unlike many
chocolate brands who have dropped variations off over time, Almond Joy and Mounds have
remained true competitors and friends in the market. As the popular retro commercials used
to say - 'sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't'. With enough demand for both bars,
Hershey has been able to continue production and satisfy demands since purchasing the company
in the 1980s. In these difficult times, with a slogan like “Unwrap Paradise” maybe
we all just need a little more Almond Joy in our lives!
Butterfinger
In the race for the best baseball themed chocolate bar, the Baby Ruth is an easy choice to make.
However, this close relative is an even more delicious and arguably more popular chocolate
bar to slide safely onto this list: the Butterfinger! The hilarious name from this chocolate bar
actually stemmed from a contest! Considering that the manufacturers were already producing
the Baby Ruth bar, executives marketed both bars by dropping them out of airplanes over
cities in the 1920s. Although Butterfingers are rarely associated with baseball, these
delicious peanut buttery chocolate bars are adored by candy fans. In fact, these bars
are so valuable that in 2018 Ferrero Rocher bought the bar along with several other Nestle
products for nearly $3 billion dollars! That’s a lot of cocoa! Although truly an American
snack icon, perhaps no one loves the Butterfinger more than one of America's most well recognized
families, The Simpsons! Not only did Butterfinger help give the Simpsons a boost in popularity,
as the characters appeared in a commercial before their own television slot, but the
bar has also made guest appearances on the show in recent years, including one of the
popular Treehouse of Horror Halloween episodes. Nothing beats a Butterfinger!
Reese's Cups
There is no doubt that one of the world’s most popular chocolate bars focuses on just
two simple ingredients that are now known as soul mates: peanut butter and chocolate.
Reese’s cups were originally released to the public in 1928. After good sales during
WWII due to the fact that peanut butter was not being rationed, Reese's cups continued
to skyrocket to success. Their popularity increased especially after their cousin Reese’s
Pieces was featured in the 1980s film E.T. The Extra Terrestrial. Today, Reese’s Peanut
Butter Cups are one of the world’s most beloved chocolate treats, accounting for almost
50% of seasonal sales. In fact, if every person from the US, China, Australia, India, and
Europe wanted peanut butter cups, Reese's factories make enough in a year to give each
and every person one cup! That is a whole lot of peanut butter and chocolate! Nowadays,
flavors from caramel, to crunchy, to dark chocolate and more are all available for purchase
and that is just the beginning. Currently on Reese's website, the public can submit
suggestions for new flavors of Reese’s cups! Imagine the possibilities! Perhaps a peanut
butter and jelly cup! Or maybe even a new cup entirely, with dark chocolate and a candy
cane filling! For any fan who has thought that they have had the perfect filling and
cup idea, now is your time to shine!
Twix
So which one do you eat first? The left Twix or the right Twix? The idea that one side
is better than the other when it comes to Twix bars is part of the company’s genius
marketing platform launched in 2013 in order to boost sales. Although there is no real
difference between the two chocolate bars, the campaign tells us how one side envelopes
and the other side smothers the bar in chocolate, in describing how the left vs. right Twix
bars are crafted. The advertisements even included a “historical backstory” commercial
to describe why the two bars are made so “drastically differently”. Both bars are actually made
of a biscuit interior with a layer of chewy caramel and then covered in a smooth milk
chocolate in exactly the same way. The true history of the name is really just a simple
abbreviation of words. Instead of calling the chocolate bar “Twin Biscuit Sticks”
the name was shortened down to the popular and memorable “Twix”, which has to be
one of the cutest names for a chocolate bar around! Before settling on the name Twix,
some European fans may remember the chocolate bar being called "Raider" for many years.
The "Twix" name was only changed once the brand decided to venture into the United States.
The taste is absolutely incredible and a perfect option for any date night, as each person
gets their own chocolate! Win win! Just try to remember to actually share! You can still
pick your favorite side.
Milky Way
It would be an absolute crime if this list did not include one of the most iconic chocolate
bars of all time: the Milky Way bar. There’s a reason that the cast of “This is the End”
finds themselves at odds over who deserves to eat potentially the last Milky Way bar
on earth. These things are so creamy and delicious! What may be surprising to some, is that despite
its popular use in American pop-culture, the U.S. version of the Milky Way bar, and the
flavor that Americans are so accustomed to, is actually sold under another name worldwide.
Although the Milky Way bar can be purchased globally, the version sold in the United States
is completely different to the international version. While the American version of the
bar features a caramel layer over a thick nougat and then draped in chocolate, the global
version opts to remove the caramel and lighten the nougat. These recipes may sound familiar
to many, as on the global market, the Milky Way bar is actually sold as the “Mars”
bar and the international Milky Way bar recipe is sold in the US market under the name “3
Musketeers”. Confusing? Maybe. But luckily no matter what part of the world someone finds
themselves in, they’ll be able to get a taste of some version of this light and tasty
chocolaty nod to our galaxy.
Snickers
There may be no more well advertised chocolate bar in the world than the Snickers bar. In
2010, Snickers launched the “You’re not you when you’re hungry” campaign. The
advertising campaign featured a wide range of celebrities with everyone from Betty White
and Mr. T to Sir Elton John himself. The campaign focuses on the idea of “hanger” which
are those feelings of irritability commonly attributed to hunger. The campaign features
a celebrity in an unusual role. Another character will then offer a Snickers bar to the celebrity
in question and after eating the bar, they immediately revert back to their original
self. Only after the hunger has been satisfied with the taste of a Snickers bar is the scene
set right. One such campaign featured Rowan Atkinson playing his star Mr. Bean character
as a ninja. Only after Mr. Bean eats the Snickers bar does he return to his warrior self, enabling
him to take on the troupe of enemies. The campaign has been considered wildly successful,
and in the first year of its use alone it was able to boost sales globally by nearly
16%. This is a massive accomplishment for such an already well-established chocolate
bar. With a wave of popularity like that, the next time hanger has you down, reach for
a Snickers!
Kit Kat
Whether talking among friends, checking out ranking websites on the internet, or reading
opinion pieces on the top chocolate bars of all time, at almost every turn, one encounters
the beautiful red, glistening packaging of the Kit Kat Bar. The light and beautiful textures
of the wafer cookie layers, in smooth and creamy milk chocolate sends fans through the
roof when it comes to this chocolate bar. This obsession starts at a young age as every
child can remember digging through their Halloween bags in order to find just one more bite size
Kit Kat treat. As fans grew up and their tastes diversified, so did the flavor profiles of
the Kit Kat bar itself, as the chocolatiers behind this perfect confectionery worked tirelessly
to develop new flavors. Although the versatility of the Kit Kat may mean just about any flavor
would taste good, it is the careful care and research that ensures every flavor of Kit
Kat to hit store shelves is a guaranteed success. Since launching in 1935, Kit Kat has expanded
to include flavors such as Dark Chocolate, Orange and Mint just to name very few. In
Japan, the versatility of this bar, and its connection to good luck, has meant that over
200 flavors have been created and sold! The next time you’re looking for a break, you
know exactly which chocolate bar to grab.
Dairy Milk
The reason for both the name of the candy bar and it’s creamy consistency can be attributed
to one obvious ingredient: milk! At the time of Dairy Milk’s creation, it was using far
more milk in its processing than competitors, which in turn created a much more luxurious
consistency that not only left a creamy and sweet taste on the tongue, but also a craving
for another delightful bite! Apparently the American market was actually fearful of just
how amazing this chocolate tasted! In 2015, a law was passed banning the import of the
internationally made Cadbury chocolate, allowing Hershey’s to license and produce Dairy Milk
in the US - although with a slightly altered recipe. Considering that British Dairy Milk
often beats out its competitors in blind taste tests, it’s obvious why the US market would
want to get in on the action and why the UK was happy to keep their original chocolate
stashed away! While many other nations are able to import the classic purple wrappers,
not everyone may be familiar with the various flavor options. Fruit & Nut, Caramel, and
Whole Nut (a hazelnut flavor) are some of the tastiest varieties currently available
for sale! Whether trying out an American or a British version of the chocolate bar, you’re
already a winner because everyone loves a good Dairy Milk!
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