Packaged pastry and snack brand Hostess has announced the launch of a new Halloween-themed treat: 'Creepy Caramel Ding Dongs.' The new limited-edition treat contains, for the first time, a caramel crème filling, which provides the snack with a black and orange color combination.
Creepy Caramel Ding Dongs will be offered alongside Hostess' other Halloween-themed snacks, which include ScaryCakes and Spooky Twinkies. In addition, the company will be rolling out three other seasonal offerings: Iced Pumpkin Flavored CupCakes, Caramel Crunch Donettes, and Pumpkin Spice Flavored Twinkies.
"As fall approaches, consumers are eager to get their hands on popular fall flavors like pumpkin spice, cinnamon and caramel," said Christopher Balach, general manager of Hostess Brands. "We’re excited for fall snacking enthusiasts to try our new Hostess Creepy Caramel Ding Dongs, which are a delicious, spooky addition to our fun Halloween lineup."
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Hostess Launches Its New 'Creepy Caramel Ding Dongs' for Halloween
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