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You Can Now Make Deep-Fried Twinkes at Home

Deep-fried twinkies are now a thing. You can actually make these treats at home.

You no longer need to wait for your state fair to come around in order to chow down on a deep-fried twinkie.

Hostess Brands, the creator of such classic treats as Ho Hos, is launching packaged "Deep Fried Twinkies," an item is now for sale at various Wal-marts around the country.

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The cream-filled snack is available in vanilla or chocolate and is the result of a year-long collaboration between Hostess and Wal-Mart, as both companies look to spike food sales with innovative products.

Battered and partially fried before being frozen, these Twinkies can be made in a oven, toaster oven or frying pan.

They cost $4.76 for a box of seven.

It has a "retro cool factor," says Ellen Copaken, Hostess’ vice president of marketing. "It plays into the comfort food trend. And it’s fun."

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It also may kill you in a matter of minutes, but hey!

We kid, of course, but we do hope people eat these treats in moderation.

As for other ways you can eat a Twinkie? Here you go…

Homemade Twinkie Poppers Photo

Homemade Twinkie Poppers Recipe

Meaghan Mountford
Homemade Twinkie Poppers are just the bites of goodness you need. Little mini Twinkies!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 48
Calories 76 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box Pound Cake Mix 16 ounces
  • 2/3 cup Water
  • 4 Egg White
  • 6 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 cups Confectioners Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Marshmallow Fluff
  • 2 tablespoons Milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Spray brownie pop molds or a mini cupcake tray with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Combine the pound cake mix and water in a bowl. Mix on medium speed with a standing or hand mixer for two minutes until well blended.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold the egg whites into the cake mixture and stir on low until well blended.
  • Fill the cavities of the brownie molds and/or cupcake tray two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and the top springs back when pressed. Let the cakes cool.
  • Combine the butter, confectioner’s sugar, marshmallow fluff and milk until well blended. Fit a disposable decorating bag with a size 10 tip. Fill the bag with the icing and close tightly with a rubber band.
  • Insert the tip into the bottom of a cake and squeeze frosting into the cake until it begins to ooze back out. If desired, scoop out some cake first with a toothpick to give the filling more room.

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 9gFat: 2gSodium: 35mgSugar: 10g
Keyword Baked, Baking, Cakes, Copycat, Copycat Desserts, Desserts, Family Meals and Snacks, Party Food
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