In the world of sweet treats, cookies hold a special place in the hearts of many. Over the years, a plethora of cookies have graced the shelves only to vanish, leaving a sense of nostalgia in their wake.
Let’s embark on a delectable journey down memory lane and rediscover 10 discontinued cookies that we still crave.
10. Keebler Magic Middles:
A beloved favorite of the late ’80s and early ’90s, Keebler Magic Middles were shortbread cookies with a delightful fudge or peanut butter filling. Their untimely discontinuation in the early 1990s was a heartbreak for many.
9. Nabisco Giggles:
With their smiling faces and fudge and vanilla cream filling, Giggles cookies were impossible to resist. Launched in the mid-’80s, these cookies were a hit among kids, but sadly their production ceased in the early ’90s.
8. Hydrox Cookies:
Often regarded as the original sandwich cookie, Hydrox debuted in 1908, predating Oreo by a few years. It featured a dark, less-sweet cookie with a creamy filling. Despite a fiercely loyal following, Hydrox was discontinued in 1999.
7. Ritz Bitz S’mores:
Ritz Bits S’mores packed the goodness of graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows into a cracker form. They disappeared from shelves in 2016 but were brought back in a very limited edition contest. Three hundred boxes were made in 2022. After the promotion, however, the Ritz Bitz Smores had once more been discontinued.
6. Sunshine Lemon Coolers:
In the 1970s, Nabisco introduced Lemon Coolers, a lemon cookie dusted in powdered sugar. While they were a big hit for their different factor, and the fact that they melted in your mouth, they were bought by Nabisco and discontinued in the 90’s.
5. Planter’s PB Crisps:
Planter’s PB Crisps were a cispy cookie outside with with a creamy peanut butter filling. They were produced from 1992 to 1994. The reason for discontinuation? Planter’s said they were “too delicious to keep producing”.
4. Scooter Pies:
Named after NY Yankees shortstop, Philip “Scooter” Rizzuto, these cookies featured two graham cookies robed in chocolate, that sandwiched an inside layer of marshmallow creme. They came on the scene in 1965, and turned into Moon Pies years later. Moon Pie’s are still being produced today.
3. Kookaburra Cookies:
These Australian-themed cookies by Keebler featured coconut and chocolate in a cookie bar. They were adored by many in the late ’80s and early ’90s but eventually disappeared from shelves.
2. Fudgetown Cookies:
Popular in the 80’s and 90’s, these Fudge-filled sandwich cremes were introduced in the ’70s. They were made in Elizabeth, NJ, and charmed fans of the delicious cookies for many years until Burry’s dissolved into Keebler, and axed the Fudgetown goodness.
1. Burry’s Gaucho:
Introduced in the 50’s, these cookies came to prominence in the 60’s and 70’s, primarily. These oatmeal peanut butter sandwich cookies were a delectable treat that appear to have disappeared when the mothership brand, Burry’s sank during 1989.
All The Good Ones Go Too Soon
While many of these discontinued cookies are still missed by fans, they continue to live on in the memories of anyone who remembers them with a fondness for their taste and nostalgia. Much like their discontinued candy bar counterparts, even if it’s popular, delicious, and profitable – these cookies can sometimes be victim to business decisions or brands being bought out.
Maybe someday, Keebler or Nabisco will wake up and look to past successes for inspiration, and then our favorites can see a long-awaited rebirth.
