It’s hard not to be nostalgic about some forgotten snacks that definitely deserve a comeback. They were the things you begged for at the grocery store and haggled for in the checkout line. Let’s recall these discontinued goodies we’d happily welcome back into our pantries.
Cherry Humps
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Cherry Humps were not your average candy bar. This chocolate-covered bar is packed with two whole cherries, a cordial, and fondant, then aged for six weeks to get the textures just right. It was indeed a fancy dessert you’d find at a retro dinner. But the change in recipe and shipping hiccups turned this treat into a chewy shadow of itself. Bring back the juicy version, please.
Baronet Cookies
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Buttery shortbread and a smooth vanilla crème made these baronet cookies feel homemade in the best way. They were simpler and less sugary than Oreos, with just enough sweetness and no sugar crash. A comeback would be like finding an old friend at the back of the pantry.
Oreo Lemon Crème
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Before Oreos went wild with flavors (birthday cake, carrot cake, even Swedish Fish), lemon crème was launched in 1912. Chocolate and lemon might sound strange today, but it had a bold, zesty flavor that’s hard to forget.
Keebler Tato Skins
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These were half chip, half baked potato in disguise. Tato Skins had real potato flavor and a hearty crunch that set them apart. Flavors like cheddar bacon and sour cream & chives felt like game-day snacks.
Jell-O Pudding Pops
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This snack was pudding, but frozen. It was creamy, rich, and a step above your standard freezer fare. But freezer distribution got expensive, and eventually, they melted away—figuratively, of course. A reboot years later didn’t quite stick the landing. The texture wasn’t right, and the magic was gone.
McDonald’s Snack Wraps
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Snack Wraps were a hit with fast food fans who didn’t want a whole burger. You could go with crispy or grilled chicken with cheese, lettuce, and a soft tortilla. So simple and satisfying. McDonald’s pulled them during menu streamlining efforts, and despite public outcry, they’re still gone.
Kudos Bars
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If you’ve tried Kudos, you know they looked like granola bars but tasted like candy. And that’s what made them fun. M&M’s, Snickers, or Dove chocolate chunks turned these snack-size treats into the ultimate lunchbox win. They were sweet, but not too sweet, and came in tidy little packs.
Taco Bell Caramel Apple Empanadas
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This wasn’t a health food, but wow was it good. Taco Bell’s Caramel Apple Empanada had a golden, flaky shell that gave way to a warm, gooey filling of tart diced apples and rich caramel—basically a hand-held pie with a fast-food twist.
Keebler Pizzarias
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These pizza-flavored chips were on another level but vanished sometime in the '90s. Keebler made them using real pizza dough for the crunch. Cheese Pizza and Pepperoni were fan favorites, but even the packaging felt exciting.
Butterfinger BB’s
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BBs were the candy you popped like popcorn. They were small, round, and packed with the flaky peanut butter crunch of a full Butterfinger bar. The packaging had The Simpsons all over it, which added extra cool points in the ’90s.
Philadelphia Cheesecake Snack Bars
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These little chilled bars proved that cheesecake didn’t need a plate or a fork. You just peeled back the wrapper and got three perfect bites: graham base, creamy cheesecake, and a swirl of strawberry or chocolate on top.
Pop-Tarts Pastry Swirls
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Not to be confused with regular Pop-Tarts, these were the spiraled cousins that actually made breakfast feel fancy. Cheese and fruit fillings, buttery pastry, a swirl of icing—what’s not to love? Pop-Tarts are still around, but nothing quite lives up to this snack.
Pepsi Blue
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This bright blue soda tasted like berries and rebellion. Pepsi Blue was launched in 2002 and pulled in 2004, a short-lived experiment that found a cult following. It briefly came back in 2021, only to disappear again. Its strange mix of nostalgia and rebellion makes it a prime candidate for a permanent return.
Rice Krispies Treats Cereal
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Not to be confused with regular Rice Krispies, this version was like eating broken-up marshmallow bars for breakfast. That’s basically what this cereal was, and somehow, it worked. It felt like a cheat meal in a bowl.
