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# Nostalgic Snack-Infused Icings
Betty Crocker is Selling Dunkaroos Icing with Rainbow Sprinkles

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2021-01-30 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkaroos-icing
References: [finance.yahoo](https://finance.yahoo.com/finance/news/betty-crocker-selling-dunkaroos-icing-161500386.html)

If you're looking for a tasty way to take a trip down memory lane, look no further than Betty Crocker's new Dunkaroos Icing.

Dunkaroos are of course the iconic 90s treat that consisted of mini cookies paired with a sweet rainbow sprinkle-studded icing for dipping. [Betty Crooker's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-cookie-creme-whipped-frosting) new Dunkaroos Icing is inspired by this beloved treat with a whopping 16 ounces of your favorite vanilla icing studded with little [rainbow-colored sprinkles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funfetti-celebrations-cake-mix). This thick and tasty vanilla icing makes the perfect topper for everything from [cookies, to cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birthday-cake-cookie), or even a giant cookie cake. Or, you could simply grab a spoon and enjoy the new Dunkaroos Icing straight from the tub – it's entirely up to you.

Image Credit: Betty Crocker

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.0/10
- Popularity: 26% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Nostalgia Marketing:** Companies can tap into consumers' nostalgia by reinventing products from the past, like Betty Crocker's Dunkaroos Icing, to generate interest and boost sales.
- **Food Pairings:** There is an opportunity to create new and unique food pairings with Dunkaroos Icing as a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of desserts and baked goods.
- **DIY Snacks:** With the increasing popularity of DIY snack culture, companies can create icing kits with Dunkaroos Icing and mini cookies to allow consumers to make their own nostalgic treats at home.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of nostalgia marketing by reinventing classic snacks and treats from the past for modern consumers.
- **Bakery and Desserts:** In the bakery and dessert industry, there is an opportunity to incorporate new and unique flavor combinations using Dunkaroos Icing as an ingredient.
- **Consumer Packaged Goods:** Consumer packaged goods companies can create DIY snack kits featuring Dunkaroos Icing and mini cookies that appeal to consumers who enjoy making their own treats at home.

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