Entenmann’s Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Donuts, a Dubai-style hot chocolate bomb and fudge-covered Swedish Fish are among the new holiday snacks showing up at Walmart, Target and Sheetz.
Grocery store shelves are filling up with holiday snacks, and this week brought some fun ones.
The Impulsive Buy spotted a new batch of limited-edition treats at Walmart, Target and Sheetz this week. Here are the ones worth looking for on your next shopping trip.
What are Entenmann’s Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Donuts?
Entenmann’s has new Limited Edition Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Donuts. The Impulsive Buy found them at Walmart.
The chocolate donuts are topped with sprinkles and packed eight to a box, based on the packaging. Entenmann’s is not the only brand doing a hot cocoa donut this year. The Impulsive Buy noted that Hostess and Wonder also have hot cocoa and marshmallow mini donuts, which would make for a fun taste test.
What is the Frankford Dubai Style Hot Chocolate Bomb?
Dubai chocolate, the pistachio and crunchy kataifi pastry candy that blew up online, has made its way into hot cocoa.
Frankford’s Dubai Style Hot Chocolate Bomb was spotted at Target. Hot chocolate bombs are hollow chocolate shells filled with cocoa mix and marshmallows. You drop one in a mug of hot milk and watch it melt open.
The Impulsive Buy said it was surprised more Dubai-style hot chocolate bombs are not showing up this season, so this one may be harder to find.
Are fudge-covered Swedish Fish real?
Yes. Swedish Fish Mini Fudge Covered candy showed up at Target in festive holiday packaging.
The bag pairs the classic red fish gummies with a fudge coating. It is the kind of mash-up that will either become your new favorite or start an argument at the family party.
What other new holiday snacks are in stores?
The Impulsive Buy also spotted these treats in the last few days:
CakeBites Elf on the Shelf Iced Gingerbread and Sugar Cookie CakeBites at Walmart
3 Musketeers S’mores Bar at Sheetz
Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Cookie Butter Caramel Squares
Oreo Zero Sugar Dark Chocolate Cookies
Cheez-It Extra Cheesy White Cheddar Crackers
Keebler E.L. Fudge Coins
Reese’s Reindeer Mix
Oreo Santas
Great Value Banana Pudding, Strawberry Shortcake and Double Chocolate Dessert Bars from Walmart’s store brand
The 3 Musketeers S’mores Bar got a laugh from The Impulsive Buy. Its only comment was a joke asking whether the summery bar was meant for next year.
Why are hot cocoa flavors everywhere this year?
Hot cocoa is one of the easiest holiday flavors for snack brands to borrow. It is cozy, kid-friendly and pairs well with marshmallows, which is why it keeps showing up on donuts, cereal, cookies and candy every winter.
This season, at least three donut brands have hot cocoa donuts on shelves at the same time. That makes it one of the most crowded snack matchups of the year.
Dubai chocolate is the newer trend. The candy bar went viral online for its thick pistachio filling and crunchy shredded pastry, and brands have been racing to put the flavor into everything from ice cream to cookies.
Where can you find new holiday snacks?
Most of these were spotted at big chains like Walmart, Target and Sheetz, but availability can vary a lot by store. Limited-edition snacks often show up in some areas weeks before others.
A few tips for snack hunters:
Check the seasonal aisle and the end caps near the front of the store, where new holiday items usually land first.
Look online. Walmart and Target often list new snacks on their apps before they hit shelves.
Don’t wait too long. Holiday snacks tend to vanish once December arrives, and many don’t come back until next year.
Which holiday snack should you try first?
If you like trends, grab the Dubai Style Hot Chocolate Bomb. Dubai chocolate has been one of the hottest candy crazes of the year.
If you want something easy for a party, the Entenmann’s donuts or the Elf on the Shelf CakeBites are crowd-pleasers that kids will love.
And if you are feeling brave, the fudge-covered Swedish Fish are a conversation starter for sure.
Article compiled and written by Kambrea Pratt (editor-in-chief), Derek Gibbs (beat editor) and the Pirates & Princesses newsroom. Pirates & Princesses is part of WebReef Media.
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