But, for many of us, it is so much more than that.
The savory or sweet bitesdepending on your preference or moodprovide comfort during those midnight treks to the kitchen.
Basically, snacks have long been an underrated category of food.
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But, more recently, the tide has begun to shift in their favor.
Oreo
Did you know that Oreo celebrated its 110th birthday just last year?
And, the new flavors and renditions just keep on coming.
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Double Stuf Oreos with nearly two times the cream filling were, of course, a knockout.
Oreo Minis and Golden Oreos have both had their heydays, too.
Marshmallow Fluff
If you’ve never had a fluffernutter, you’re truly missing out.
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The sandwich is a comfort-food icon, mostly popular within the Northeast region of the country.
Cheez-It
This has been the real “it” snack for decades.
White Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Cheez-It Grooves, and Extra Toasty Cheez-Its are among the most notable.
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Twinkies
Hostess producesover 1 million Twinkies every dayfor a grand total of 400 million per year.
Fritos
Fritos are the “original corn chip,” first produced in 1932.
Plus, now the brand even makes something to dip those curvy chips in.
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Ritz Crackers
Ritz Crackers have to be one of the most versatile foods on the planet.
you’ve got the option to go the conventional route and pair them with cheese.
Nabisco really knew what it was doing when it first manufactured these gems back in the 1930s.
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Some people prefer the classics like Barbecue or Cheddar & Sour Cream.
Others take a walk on the wild side with flavors like Adobadas and Chesapeake Bay Crab Spice.
No matter where you stand, there is no wrong answer here.
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Cheez Whiz
It’s everybody’s favorite shelf-stable cheese spreadeven though it’s technicallynot real cheese.
Cheez Whiznot to be confused with Easy Cheese, the squirtable cheese optionis made by Kraft Heinz.
Socially acceptable choices include hot dogs, chips, or soft pretzels.
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you’re able to use your imagination to figure out what other not-so-appetizing combinations have been attempted.
Goldfish
This snack has been smiling back since 1962.
The Cheddar Cheese Goldfish flavor is the most iconic by far.
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But, did you know that Cheddar Cheese was actually just one of five originally released flavors?
Lightly Salted, Barbecue, Pizza, and Smoky Goldfish were all included in the product’s initial debut.
Chips Ahoy
Chocolate chip cookies are often cited as America’s absolute favorite kind of cookie.
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And, what could be better than a chocolate chip cookie you don’t have to bake yourself?
Insert: Chips Ahoy.
The best part about Chips Ahoy is that it caters to all kinds of cookie lovers.
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Its original recipe is perfect for those who enjoy crispy and crunchy cookies.
Soft cookie lovers can pick up the Chewy variety.
And, those who need even more chocolatey goodness can’t get enough of the Chunky Chips Ahoy.
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Pop-Tarts
These sweet pockets of heaven will celebrate 60 years in business in 2024.
It’s hard to distinguish what makes these family-favorite toaster pastries so “crazy good.”
It could be the flaky crust.
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Maybe it’s the sugary frosting or fillings.
To this day, Pringles still line grocery store aisles, now in a colorful array of flavors.
The cellophane-wrapped snack even had a recent resurgence thanks to aviral TikTok trend.
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Since then, the novelty has gained something of a cult following.
Customers swore by the treat and were absolutely devastated when it went MIA back in 2012.
Gushers
Gushers burst onto the snack scene in 1991.
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Well, Betty Crocker’s secret is a laundry list of unrecognizable ingredients.
Takis
Takis represent a new era of snack food.
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