Quick Scoop

A PayDay candy bar is a classic American candy bar made with salted peanuts wrapped around a sweet caramel center. It was first introduced in 1932 , and the classic version is known for being sweet, salty, and nutty rather than chocolate-covered.

What it’s like

  • Texture: chewy caramel in the middle with a crunchy peanut coating.
  • Flavor: a strong salty-sweet combo, with peanuts as the main taste.
  • Brand: it has been produced by Hershey since 1996.

Extra note

There was a viral rumor that PayDay was changing its name, but fact checks reported that Hershey had not announced any name change.

TL;DR

PayDay = peanuts + caramel + salty-sweet flavor. It’s a longtime candy bar brand that’s still around today.