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Rice Krispies Just Reactivated Your Childhood With Unhinged Snack

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Reviving a blast from your childhood, you’re now enjoying a delightful fusion of your beloved treats – Rice Krispies Treat and vanilla ice cream in one amazing snack!

It’s one big frozen delight.

According to Instagram account Snackolator, these tantalizing treats can now be found at both Walmart and Kroger stores. The account owner was fortunate enough to sample one, and by the look of it, it seems like an absolute treat for the taste buds!

According to Snackolator, Rice Krispies Treats Ice Cream Sandwiches are sold in packs of three, which costs approximately $6 (even on sale). However, he finds them worth the splurge.

Upon taking a bite, he remarks, “This is incredibly chewy! I can’t figure out how they managed it, especially since it’s frozen. Yet, it has a rich buttery flavor and a chewiness that one wouldn’t expect from something freshly taken out of the freezer, not like a typical Rice Krispies Treat.

Refrigerating a typical Rice Krispies Treat for a day makes it almost unyielding to bite directly from the freezer. The mere thought of attempting to do so seems quite uncomfortable.

Somehow, Snack, Crackle & Pop discovered a method to provide a delightful snack that often brings back memories of our younger years – amazingly, it remains chewy even with a frozen ice cream center and is found in the freezer section of grocery stores.

The best part about this is that now that we are adults, we can eat these anytime we want, right?

Combined with the recently launched Little Debbie ice cream treats, our childhood memories are burning brightly!

Once-Beloved Fast Food Items That No Longer Exist

McDonald’s Arch Deluxe

In an attempt to attract more mature customers during the ’80s and ’90s, McDonald’s felt their product range leaned too heavily towards children. This led them to develop the Arch Deluxe burger, marketed as having “a soft, buttery, home-style bakery bun” and a sophisticated sauce made of mustard and mayonnaise for grown-ups. TV ads touted it as “the burger with a grown-up taste.” Despite these efforts, the taste didn’t appeal to enough adults, and the burger was discontinued in 2000, having been on the menu for only four years.

Little Caesars’ Big! Big! Bucket of Spaghetti

As a movie buff and self-proclaimed food enthusiast, I must say that Little Caesars made quite the impact in the ’80s and ’90s with their catchy “Pizza! Pizza!” slogan and the irresistible offer of two pizzas for the price of one compared to other chains. But what if they could apply this philosophy to other foods? Well, imagine a gargantuan bucket overflowing with spaghetti! That’s right, in the ’90s, Little Caesars offered such an immense tub of pasta, complete with breadsticks, for just $8.88 – talk about a steal!

Pizza Hut’s Bigfoot Pizza

Discussing oversized servings of Italian cuisine: In response to Little Caesars’ strategy of offering more, Pizza Hut unveiled a colossal pizza called “The Bigfoot Pizza.” Although I can’t imagine anything more enticing than food named after a wood-dwelling, unsanitary creature with tangled fur, the Bigfoot Pizza didn’t last long as it disappeared after a few years, allegedly due to the dough used in its making being difficult to handle and prone to rips and tears.

Wendy’s The Big Classic

The pizza market isn’t alone in its continuous battle for supremacy in fast food; burger companies are consistently trying to lure customers with larger and more appealing sandwiches. In response to Burger King’s Whopper, Wendy’s debuted their “Big Classic” in 1986, offering a sizeable burger on a soft kaiser roll. The packaging for this sandwich was an oversized styrofoam clamshell (environmental concerns seemed unimportant back then). Although the Big Classic didn’t manage to dethrone the Whopper, it maintained a place on Wendy’s menu. In the 1990s, they added bacon to the burger and rebranded it as the “Big Bacon Classic,” which proved more successful.

Burger King’s BK Burger Shots

In the realm of fast food sliders, White Castle has been the undisputed leader for years, despite other burger chains attempting to challenge their dominance. In the late 2000s, Burger King entered the scene with their “BK Burger Shots,” a rebranding effort that aimed to make them appear trendy, yet they were essentially sliders in disguise. The burgers came in packs of two or six, and were adorned with ketchup, mustard, and pickles atop. Although the taste of these “burger shots” was underwhelming, Burger King’s commercial for them left a lasting impression and featured attractive women reacting overly enthusiastically to a man trying to eat them. Despite my numerous attempts to replicate this scenario while eating burgers on park benches, I have yet to experience such a reaction.

Burger King’s Cini-minis

For many years, Cini-Minis were an essential part of my childhood until Burger King replaced them with chicken fries. Frankly, I find chicken fries overrated and overpriced; I’m urging Burger King to reintroduce Cini-Minis once more so I can savor those delightful miniature cinnamon rolls again. Though Burger King briefly reintroduced them in 2018, you can still sign the petition on Change.org if you feel the same way. It currently has thousands of signatures.

Taco Bell’s Cinnamon Crispas

At present, Taco Bell offers cinnamon twists; however, traditional Taco Bell enthusiasts fondly remember their former dessert choice, the Cinnamon Crispas. These were essentially tortilla chips deep-fried and coated with cinnamon sugar. What’s more, they used to cost just 39 cents! This price is truly hard to beat. So, bring back the Cinnamon Crispas, ideally for the original price of 39 cents.

KFC’s Double Down

Stepping into the culinary cosmos, I found myself face to face with the audacious Double Down – a dish so daringly original that one simply must taste it at least once. Picture this: two crispy fried chicken patties standing in for the traditional bread slices, enveloping a delectable blend of cheese, bacon, and zesty sauce. First introduced as a limited-time offering in 2010, this audacious creation proved to be such a hit that it became a fixture on menus for several years. KFC even reintroduced it in 2023, once more as a limited-edition treat. Could it be possible that our collective dream of an all-chicken chicken sandwich is not yet out of reach?

McDonald’s Fried Apple Pies

McDonald’s continues to provide apple pies as an option on their menu. If you’ve had one recently and found that it didn’t seem as delightful as they did when you were a child, there’s a straightforward explanation: These days, the pies are baked, whereas in the past they were fried. It’s no secret to anyone that fried is generally preferred over baked. (By the way, my cardiologist seems to be trying to reach me.) Sadly, McDonald’s fried apple pies were discontinued for a healthier alternative back in 1992, with the exception of one location in Downey, California. It might be time for a visit!

Pizza Hut’s Hot Dog Bites Pizza

In a world filled with quick eats, Pizza Hut’s Hot Dog Bites Pizza stands out as an outrageously creative concept. So outlandish, it might seem even more absurd if it included bananas! You can uncover the fascinating story behind this gastronomic innovation on Pizza Hut’s official site. Originating in Asia and spreading across continents, it finally landed on our doorstep in 2015. Different countries offered varying versions: some had a standard-sized hot dog tucked inside the crust; in the U.S., the pizza was encircled by mini sausage rolls (pigs in a blanket) and served with mustard dipping sauce. Quite the devious delight! This culinary madness was exclusively available in the U.S. until 2016. To replicate it today, simply prepare a pizza and a large platter of hors d’oeuvres for an unforgettable experience.

Burger King’s Hot Toppers

In the 80s, Burger King introduced a line of double cheeseburgers known as Hot Toppers. Despite its name possibly suggesting something unsavory, it was simply adorned with various hot ingredients. For instance, one had barbecue sauce and bacon, another boasted mushrooms and swiss, while the last one came with a single slice of ham on top. Quite an unusual ‘hot topping’ for a burger, isn’t it?

In the late 80s, Burger King rolled out a series of double cheeseburgers called Hot Toppers. Contrary to what its name might lead you to believe, these weren’t dirty innuendos but rather burgers with extra hot ingredients. One option included barbecue sauce and bacon, another showcased mushrooms and swiss, while the third one featured a lone slice of ham on top. That’s an unexpected ‘hot topping’, isn’t it?

McDonald’s McDLT

A few years prior to the debut of “Seinfeld,” Jason Alexander showcased his musical talents promoting McDonald’s burger innovation called a “McDLT.” This innovative burger had its beef and toppings packaged separately in a large styrofoam container with multiple compartments, resulting in increased environmental waste. Essentially, it was an ordinary burger with a larger ecological footprint. However, if you remember Jason Alexander enthusiastically discussing “hamburgers with lettuce and tomato that don’t quite make it” and singing catchy tunes like “The beef stays hot! The cool stays crisp! Put it together, you can’t resist!” then you likely haven’t forgotten the advertisement.

McDonald’s McLean Deluxe

The Ideal American Dream: To indulge in as much unhealthy food as you desire without any fear of heart blockages or increased waist sizes. This desire is what led to the creation of popular ’90s foods such as SnackWell’s and McDonald’s McLean Deluxe, marketed as a 91% fat-free burger made with lean meat blended with seaweed extract. Launched in 1991, it was eventually removed from the McDonald’s menu by 1996.

McDonald’s Old School Fries

Back in the day, before 1990, I can tell you that McDonald’s french fries were something else! They would fry thinly sliced potatoes in a blend of beef tallow and cottonseed oil, giving them an unforgettable taste. (Oh, those beefy flavors!) Nowadays, they cook their fries in vegetable oil with a mysterious “beef flavoring.” Just like those classic fried apple pies, it’s not just nostalgia that makes us miss the old taste of these foods from our childhood days.

Pizza Hut’s P’Zone

If you’re craving something more than an ordinary calzone, you need a P’zone. But what is a P’zone, you wonder? Essentially, it’s a calzone, although Pizza Hut crafted theirs with a toasted parmesan-coated crust. The P’zone first appeared on the Pizza Hut menu in 2002, but it vanished from their offerings a few years ago. As for why the P’Zone was discontinued, allow me to direct your attention to this rather amusing (though unverified) Reddit discussion. One user, claiming to be a Pizza Hut employee, stated that they didn’t sell well, with an average of 10-15 sold per week, four of which were bought by the same customer every week. Consequently, they ended up wasting a lot of dough. To this, another Reddit user responded, “Was this in WV? That person who bought 4 of them might have been me.” And so, the mystery is solved!

McDonald’s Szechuan Sauce

It’s astonishing how a sauce from a restaurant as widespread as McDonald’s could transform into a cult favorite, but that’s the most fitting description for their Szechuan sauce. Originally introduced in 1998 to promote Disney’s Mulan, the sauce was thought to have little more impact until it became a joke on an episode of Rick and Morty in 2017. All of a sudden, everyone yearned to taste McDonald’s Szechuan sauce. However, there was a hiccup – the sauce had been out of production for almost two decades. In response to public demand, McDonald’s reintroduced the sauce later that year, followed by additional comebacks in 2018 and 2022. Although Szechuan sauce is not currently available, this enigmatically adored condiment may rise again.

Burger King’s Satisfries

Another example of a product that offers the indulgent tastes of fast food but without the associated health concerns is the Satisfry. These French fries were claimed to be made with a unique batter that soaks up less oil, reducing their calorie and fat content compared to traditional fries (270 calories and 11 grams of fat versus 340 calories and 15 grams of fat). Introduced in 2013, Satisfries had their advocates, but they failed to gain sufficient popularity and were discontinued after less than a year. My hypothesis for their demise is that the stigma surrounding the name made it difficult for customers to order comfortably (the awkwardness of saying “One order of Satisfries, please”).

Pizza Hut’s Triple Deckeroni Pizza

The Three-Tiered Pizza from The Hut, often referred to as the Triple Deckeroni Pizza, was essentially the offspring of a typical pizza and a Big Mac – it boasted two layers of dough instead of one, with cheese, sauce, and multiple toppings both above and in between. During the mid-’90s, this three-tiered delight served as the centerpiece of Pizza Hut’s marketing efforts; however, it eventually disappeared from their menu. Who knows, it might reappear for a brief period – let’s call that its triple secret probationoni phase.

Taco Bell’s Waffle Tacos

2014 saw me, as a film enthusiast of the food world, marvel at Taco Bell’s bold entry into breakfast with their innovative Waffle Tacos. These delightful creations were simply a curved waffle serving as a tortilla shell, stuffed with eggs and either crispy bacon or savory sausage. Syrup, for those with a sweet tooth, was provided to enhance the experience. Fast forward to today, and while they’ve expanded their breakfast menu to include quesadillas, burritos, and Crunchwraps, I can’t help but miss the original waffle tacos. Oh, how I long for their return!

Burger King’s Whopperito

Discussing the fusion of traditional dishes in unexpected ways: Don’t forget about the Whopperito? It was essentially a Whopper’s ingredients wrapped in a tortilla and smothered in queso sauce instead of the usual condiments. Introduced as a trial run in Pennsylvania, this culinary oddity quickly gained popularity, making headlines across mainstream media, even becoming a topic on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (with jokes like “It’s fantastic if you enjoy both foods, and despise yourself.”).

Despite Burger King initially stating they had no intention of nationwide distribution for the Whopperito, it eventually became available across the country. The Whopperito was a short-lived creation, but it certainly brought attention to Burger King. A rule to remember: All publicity is good publicity, though not all fast food burritos are equally delicious.

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2025-03-26 17:25

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