Fast-food chains likeMcDonald’sandBurger Kingare always improving their menus, adding new must-have items to the list of offerings.
This dessert seems to pop up on McDonald’s menus from time to time.
Thelast time it was spottedwas in 2017.
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They originally hit menus in 2009.
And whatever you do, steer clear of these10 Worst Menu Items at McDonald’s.
That creamy apple filling and that perfectly crispy empanada shell?
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There were inventive shake bases like strawberry cheesecake or peanut butter.
These days, the menu at Shake Shack stays the same, with only seasonal selections on rotation.
The creamy treats are still superb, but there was something fun about checking the calendar for upcoming flavors.
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Different locations had different mix-ins for the treats.
During the pandemic, your only options were vanilla and chocolate frozen custard, sans toppings.
Burger King Cini-Minis
These mini cinnamon roll bites were the best part of visiting BK.
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Sadly, they’re no longer on the menu, despite an adamantChange.org petition.
McDonald’s Cinnamon Melts
While Burger King had the Cini-Minis, McDonald’s had Cinnamon Melts.
The rip-apart treat was like getting the gooey center of a cinnamon roll in every bite.
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And to keep the reminiscing going, don’t miss these15 Fast-Food Menu Items You Might Never See Again.
Coffee Toffee Twisted Frosty
This treat came with a2000s-style music video.
And the flavor doesn’t sound half bad!
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Burger King Bacon Sundae
Puttingbaconon everything is a time-honored American tradition.
But Burger King took things too far when the chainadded bacon to soft-servein the summer of 2012.
Taco Bell Chocoladilla
This candy-filled treat wasonly available in Wisconsin in 2017.
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Taco Bell Cinnamon Crispas
Cinnamon Twists are still on the Taco Bell menu.
But anyone who’s tried them knows they’re fairly tasteless.
What we wish we could have back is the Cinnamon Crispas, which were cinnamon-sugar tortilla chips.
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Taco Bell Airheads White Mystery Freeze
Taco Bell just keeps breaking our hearts!
This drink combined the beloved Taco Bell Freeze with the classic candy flavor that kept fans guessing.
At one point, there was a Starburst freeze, too.
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KFC Apple Turnover
We have one more apple-flavored treat to add to the fast-food dessert graveyard.
The KFC apple turnover was a fan favorite.
In the U.S., there was theSwamp Sludge McFlurry.
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Whatever it was called, thisShrek-themed treat was a gimmick that worked.
If we could only have one item, we’d rather it be the chocolate one.
A previous version of this article was originally published in July 2020.
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It has been updated with new information.
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