What classic candy was named after its creator’s daughter? A - Snickers
B - Goobers
C - Skittles
D - Tootsie Rolls
Answer: D - Tootsie Rolls Leo Hirschfield, the inventor of the Tootsie Roll, named the chewy, chocolatey candy for his 5-year-old daughter, Clara, who he called “Tootsie.” It was a popular nickname at the time, and appealed to the penny-toting children who bought up Hirschfield's individually wrapped treats. The long-lasting, chewable candy has been made with the same recipe since 1896, when Hirshfield started producing the first individually wrapped penny candy. Because of its ability to stay fresh for long periods of time, Tootsie Rolls were included in G.I. rations, which helped make the Toostie Roll an American icon.