Ice Cream Truck Throwback: Ranking the Coolest Treats
The distant jingle, the faint tunes growing ever so louder. The ice cream truck was approaching. Time was of the essence, you needed shoes, a few dollars in your pocket, and a keen sense of direction.
Few things can replicate that instant shot of adrenaline and the pure thrill of chasing down the ice cream truck, either by foot or by bicycle. Then standing there with eager anticipation, awaiting the chance to make your order.
In honor of the dog days of summer, the current heat wave, and just for a reason to take a sweet trip back in time, here are some of the top cool treats that warmed our childhood hearts
1. Ice Cream Sandwich:
Can't go wrong with this classic! Soft choco cookies huggin' creamy vanilla ice cream like they were meant to be together. It's the OG combo we'll never get tired of.
2. Rocket Popsicles:
Remember those epic red, white, and blue pops? Rocket Popsicles brought the summer party to our taste buds. Sweet, cool, and patriotic – what's not to love?
3. Orange Creamsicles:
Orange meets creamy vanilla in a match made in frozen heaven! Orange Creamsicles had the tangy zing mixed with the smoothness of vanilla that made us feel alive and ready to take on the world.
4. Fudgsicles:
For all the chocoholics out there, Fudgsicles were a godsend. Smooth, chocolaty goodness on a stick – simple yet satisfying.
5. Chipwich:
The original treat hack! Crunchy chocolate chip cookies embracing a dreamy ice cream filling – this might have jumpstarted fusion cuisine as we know it today.
6. Snow Cones:
Cool, colorful, and totally Instagram-worthy well before Instagram was even a thing. Snow Cones served up a rainbow of flavors and kept us chillin' in the summer heat that even then racked up the likes.
7. Strawberry Shortcake Bars:
Strawberry Shortcake Bars were berry-licious vibes we needed to brighten our days Their juicy strawberry flavor and velvety vanilla ice cream might not have been a 1-to-1 replication of actual taste strawberry shortcake, but you’d be hard pressed to find anybody who minded.
8. Snickers Ice Cream Bar:
Oh snap, Snickers in ice cream form? Yes, please! Caramel, nuts, nougat, and chocolate, all frozen into one epic bar. It was like the ultimate remix of our favorite candy.
9. Drumstick:
Drumroll, please! Drumsticks brought the crunch, the chocolate shell, and that nutty core – a triple threat that never failed to hit the spot.
10. Push Up:
Push it real good! Push Up pops slide into the top 10 – fruity, refreshing, and a treat to plunge all the way to the top. It was like a treat and a game all in one! And of course, the Flintstones’ ones are the best of the best.
There you have it, the coolest ice cream truck treats that made our childhoods unforgettable. So, next time you hear that jingle, maybe it's time to treat yourself and indulge in some sweet nostalgia. 🍦😎