Question: Have you satisfied your nostalgic snack cravings lately? If not, get ready to travel back in time because Little Debbie is ready to take you to a new galaxy of dessert delights. This October, the popular dessert snack brand is releasing a cosmic treat that’s guaranteed to send your taste buds straight to the ’90s: Cosmic Mini Muffins. These mini chocolate muffins, decorated with the iconic Cosmic Sprinkles, are a delicious nod to the legendary Cosmic Brownies. Let’s just say snack time is about to be out of this world. Here’s everything you need to know about the Little Debbie Cosmic Mini Muffins, as well as the newly released fall treats you need to try.
What you should know about Little Debbie’s new releases
Little Debbie recently unveiled its lineup for the upcoming Fall 2024 season, including a mix of new and familiar flavors that are now available in stores that carry the brand nationwide. Fans can look forward to the return of the following products:
- Pumpkin Delight Cookies
- Pumpkin Spice Rolls
- Autumn Party Cake (in vanilla and chocolate)
- Mini donuts with pumpkin spice
- Pumpkin pie
As for new items, people are already excited about the Fall Gingerbread Soft Cookies, which look like gingerbread men, the Football Brownies, just in time for the preseason, and the Pumpkin Spice Mini Muffins.
The real surprise, however, came when popular food blogger Markie Devo shared a sneak peek of Little Debbie’s brand new family member on Instagram on August 20:
The Cosmic Mini Muffins are inspired by the Cosmic Brownies of the ’90s and are meant to offer the same nostalgic treat with their “light and airy texture” and colorful sprinkles that fans know and love. Devo’s post, which included a picture of the packaging, described the new treat as a must-try.
The legacy of Little Debbie
Walk through the snack section of any grocery store and you’re likely to find a box with a little girl’s smiling face on it. A staple in American households for decades, Little Debbie is known for its sweet treats that bring a smile to the faces of sweet tooths of all ages. Known for their bite-sized cookie and cake products, you’ll find dozens of varieties, but their best sellers include Swiss Cake Rolls, Nutty Bars, Fudge Rounds, and Zebra Cakes, to name a few. It’s safe to say the brand’s lineup packs a sweet punch.
Founded in 1960 by McKee Foods, the company wanted to name a product after one of her grandchildren. Today, Debbie McKee-Fowler is executive vice-president and a member of the board of directors of McKee Foods. Her smiling face, used in advertising and on packaging, is based on a real black-and-white photograph of her.
Little Debbie has always had a knack for creating products that deliver true feel-good feelings, and the Cosmic Brownies are no exception. First launched in the 1990s, these chewy, squishy brownies topped with colorful, candy-coated sprinkles quickly became a lunchbox favorite.
Reactions on social media
As soon as news of the Cosmic Mini Muffins hit the internet, Devo’s post was flooded with comments. Fans took to the social media platform to share their excitement for the upcoming release. “They sound sooo good,” wrote one excited user. “Omg this will 100% be mine,” agreed another.
But some people were more skeptical than others. “This looks kind of DRY. A frosting center would have been nice,” wrote one concerned user. Another pointed out that the brand already sells chocolate muffins: “No thanks. Can you just make the regular ones bigger?”
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