10 Discontinued ’90s Candies That Still Inspire Nostalgia

Bite-Sized Butterfinger BB’s

Butterfinger BB’s arrived in 1992 as small, round chocolate candies with a crunchy peanut butter center and Butterfinger’s familiar flavor. Promotions featuring characters from “The Simpsons” helped the snack gain popularity, and its poppable shape made it a movie theater option.

The candy disappeared from shelves in 2006, leaving fans disappointed. Some speculated that the BB’s melted too quickly, while Nestlé introduced Butterfinger Bites in 2009; nearly 30% of Mashed readers still wanted the original snack back.

Magic Balls Had Hidden Prizes

Nestlé Magic Balls debuted in the mid-1990s as hollow milk chocolate spheres containing small toys or figurines, often related to Disney. Opening the chocolate to discover the collectible was part of the treat’s appeal.

Nestlé pulled the original version in 1997 amid parental concerns that its small toys could pose a choking hazard. The company introduced Wonder Balls in 2000, replacing toys with hard candy pieces, then sold the rights to Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company in 2004.

Life Savers Without The Center

Life Savers Holes launched in 1990 as tiny, hard candies shaped like the centers missing from traditional Life Savers. Flavors included peppermint, island fruits and a five-flavor combination.

The candy was recalled in 1991 over potentially dangerous packaging, then returned later that year in redesigned packaging. It eventually disappeared from shelves, while traditional Life Savers remained available.

Starburst Fruit Twists Arrive

Starburst Fruit Twists launched in 1996 as the brand’s take on fruity licorice. The candy was made with real fruit juice and featured Starburst’s four classic flavors. The account identifies strawberry as one of those flavors but ends before providing further details about the product. It does not say when Fruit Twists disappeared or explain what happened afterward.