Understanding Your Treat: What is a mini Tootsie Roll?
                                
                                
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                                In 1896, Austrian immigrant Leo Hirschfield created the original Tootsie Roll in New York City, which eventually spawned a miniature version. So, **what is a mini Tootsie Roll**? It is the iconic, chewy, chocolate-flavored treat in a smaller, convenient format, available in several different variations.