It’s a playful twist on a childhood favorite, so get ready for pure nostalgia!
Remember those little frosted cookies from your lunchbox? Well, Handel’s Ice Cream sure does, and for their 80th anniversary, you’re invited to celebrate with a new ice cream flavor in one hand. Hint: it’s bursting with vanilla goodness and cookie crunch! This limited-time flavor brings serious birthday party energy in every scoop, so don’t miss out!
Push the birthday candles aside, but maybe get a spoon, because Handel’s Ice Cream is turning 80 and they’re celebrating in the most delicious way possible. The brand announced a new limited-time flavor, which is a throwback to a childhood favorite. Say hello to Frosted Animal Cookie ice cream! Handel’s added their own playful twist to the iconic sweet treat to make sure you’re getting a party in a cone.
The new Frosted Animal Cookie features a cake-flavored ice cream, with frosted animal cookies mixed in and a vanilla frosting ripple. It’s vibrant, crave-worthy, and dreamed up by Joseph Ogden, a California franchisee. Ogden was inspired by the memories of eating frosted cookies from his grandma and going on zoo field trips. The Frosted Animal Cookie ice cream has been crafted to evoke a perfect blend of summer fun and nostalgia, and as per Handel’s, to celebrate creativity and community through flavor.
The new Frosted Animal Cookie will be available at participating locations starting June 3, for a limited time only or while supplies last.
More Sweet Treats from Handel’s Ice Cream
Since we’re still officially in the spring season, it’s worth noting that Handel’s has another limited-time ice cream flavor that’s ripe for the picking. On the menu, you should (still) find the Raspberry Dream Cream, which features raspberry sherbet, combined with the brand’s signature vanilla ice cream. This treat was created by west coast franchisee Keith Kesler, and is available until supplies last.
The Raspberry Dream Cream actually marks the second new flavor release of Handel’s Ice Cream this 2025. Earlier this year, the brand also launched Sticky Fingers, which is another franchisee-developed treat. This flavor combines peanut butter ice cream with brownie pieces, a caramel ripple, and chocolate truffles filled with salted caramel. Just describing it makes us want to get our hands all over this treat!
Sticky Fingers is the brainchild of Ohio franchisee Bruce Hill, who brings over 25 years of experience to the Handel’s brand. He and his wife also developed other indulgent flavors like the Vanilla Caramel Truffle, S’Mores, Caramel Apple Ice Cream, and Lemon Meringue Pie. Similar to other flavors on the menu, Sticky Fingers can be enjoyed in any of the brand’s cones, cups or shakes. But for the ultimate ice cream experience, it’s best paired with the chocolate dipped waffle cone.
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Buzzworthy Summer Menu Releases This 2025
We can’t talk about summer without dropping tasty information on new menu releases from other fast food chains and restaurants. The summer hasn’t officially started but we’re already blessed with so many tropical delights and indulgent bites. Whether you’re looking for something savory, sweet, or even something unique like a puckering experience, these menu releases will have your taste buds cheering.
Shack Shack’s Summer BBQ Menu
In case you missed it, Shack Shack made an early announcement about the release of their Summer BBQ Menu. Finally, it’s back with the bold flavors that you love! The limited-time menu has been available since May 2, 2025, and you still have time to try any (or all) of these items:
- Smoky Classic BBQ Burger
- Smoky Classic BBQ Chicken Sandwich
- Carolina BBQ Burger with Fried Pickles
- Carolina BBQ Chicken Sandwich with Fried Pickles
- Spicy Fries
- Spicy Cheese Fries
Shake Shack isn’t done just yet. Because recently, they expanded their side offerings to include Fried Pickles with Ranch. Yup, aside from fries, you can enjoy these pickles, which are crispy, tangy, and dunkable! Shake Shack uses their signature proprietary-brined pickles, so you know that you’re not just eating average pickle chips. The price for Fried Pickles with Ranch starts at $3.99.
Starbucks’ 2025 Early Summer Menu
Talk about summer menu releases, and you’ll almost always hear Starbucks‘ offerings from in-the-know foodies. Some people just can’t stop talking about Starbucks’ new releases, which include the returning Summer-Berry Refreshers. These fruit-forward sips feature berry flavors shaken with lemonade or coconutmilk, and then poured over bursting raspberry-flavored pearls!
Of course, there’s something new around the patio, and it’s called Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso. If you haven’t tried this one, expect a blend of Starbucks Blonde Espresso, vanilla and rice-flavored horchata syrup, cinnamon, and a splash of oatmilk for added creaminess. If the signature cold brew is also something that you enjoy, you can top it with either Vanilla Sweet Cream or Salted Caramel Cold Foam, and maybe pair it with the Egg, Pesto, and Mozzarella Sandwich, to get fueled up for warmer days ahead.
Baskin-Robbins’ Trolli-Inspired Treats
Picture this: gummi candies are crashing into the world of cream. Well, that’s exactly what’s happening at Baskin-Robbins as the brand partners with Trolli for a new lineup of frozen treats. The star of this lineup is Baskin-Robbins’ June Flavor of the Month, Trolli Sour Blast. This inventive creation features orange sherbet, Trolli lime-flavored ice cream, and sour swirls.
Other must-try treats from the lineup include Trolli Sour Blast Fizz, a sip made with STARRY Lemon-Lime soda and the new Trolli Sour Blast, and Trolli Dirt ‘n Worms Sundae, featuring chocolate ice cream with hot fudge, OREO pieces, and Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers.
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From The Club
It’s getting hard to keep track of all these summer menu releases, but let’s not lose sight of the real star here: Handel’s Ice Cream and their new Frosted Animal Cookie ice cream. The nostalgic energy from this one is undeniable, and as a fan of all things vanilla-flavored, I cannot wait to try it! The Sticky Fingers also sounds amazing; it might just wake up the peanut butter fan in me. 😂