![]() ![]() Tropical Dots, Yogurt Dots, and Sour Dots exist, but nothing seems to come close to the originals. A Dot A DayĪs with any successful candy, other flavor lines have come to fruition over the years. DOTS CANDY MOVIEWould you believe that they produce more than 4 billion dots every year in their Chicago plant? No? Well it’s true! That’s a LOT of gumdrops, don’t you think? You could have quite a few movie marathons with those. In 1972, Tootsie Roll Industries bought the Dots line and continues to manufacture them to this day! And they don’t just manufacture them, they really manufacture them. ![]() And if those sound familiar, it’s because they’re the same flavors you’ll find in boxes today! ![]() Originally made by the Mason Company, the original flavors included cherry, strawberry, lemon, lime, and orange. It wasn’t until 1945 that Dots as we know them came onto the scene. Today, black licorice is a pretty polarizing flavor, but back in the 1890’s when Crows came out, black licorice was fan favorite!Īn urban legend says that Black Crows were originally supposed to be called Black Rose, but that the printer messed everything up! But as fun as that story is, historians report that it’s probably not true. The story of Dots actually begins with Crows, Dots’ black licorice forefather. So settle down, class! You may just learn something new. We’re about to do a little Dots History 101. It’s almost impossible to stop after one! If you’re a Dots fan, then you’ll definitely dig this week’s throwback. HERSHEYS, Milk Chocolate Candy, Holiday, 1.55 oz, Bars (6 Count) 4.98. And for good reason! There’s something pretty addicting about these little guys. Nutella and Go Snack Packs, Chocolate Hazelnut Spread with Breadsticks, Perfect Bulk Snacks for Kids Lunch Boxes, Great for Holiday Stocking Stuffers, 1.8 oz, Pack of 4. These sweet little gumdrops are a mainstay of movie theaters and road trips, alike. This homemade toffee recipe has been perfected over decades, starting out in Dot Smiths kitchen in 1976. It seems like everybody and their mother has eaten Dots. ![]()
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