What Did Your Childhood Taste Like? These 9 Recipes Will Take You Right Back!

There are some flavors that just take you right back to being a kid. And, no, we’re not talking about Play-Doh! Our favorite treats just had such magical flavors to us. They really made childhood something special. And, they might not be health food, but these tasty eats still bring a smile all these years later. 1. Corn Dogs Made from scratch at home, these tasty treats are more like the ones we used to get at the county fair way back when. Find the recipe here. 2. Hostess Cupcakes Served in the slightly more grown up form of a cake, the taste of chocolate and marshmallow that we remember so fondly from childhood is still there. Mm mmm. Get the recipe right here. 3. Creamsicle Bars If you loved the popsicle then you’ll love these no bake bars, too. Like an old friend, these bars are a little breath of childhood summers. See how to make them here. 4. Pineapple Fluff The stuff of many a holiday and pitch-in dinner, variations on the the ambrosia theme were always a welcomes delight. This pineapple fluff is simply heavenly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v-6_07slU1cM 5. Rice Krispie Treats A favorite that you sometimes just get a real hankerin’ for, rice krispy treats are one of the staples of birthday parties and potlucks that we remember fondly. Get the recipe here if you don’t already have your favorite version handy. 6. Buckeyes Not everyone grew up with buckeyes, but these have a twist- they’re cookie dough buckeyes! These were two of our favorite things growing up! Check it out right here. 7. Pigs in a Blanket While most of us are familiar with the pigs in a blanket that use canned biscuits or crescent rolls, we all know that many foods just taste better from scratch. This recipe calls for the dough to be made from scratch, but thankfully it looks like an easy one! 8. No-bake Cookies These were a staple of kid cuisine and they’re so delicious! Much better than a regular oatmeal cookie, these stovetop cookies are a kind of magic. 9. Hello Dollies A yummy layered blend of chocolate and pecans and graham crackers- what not’s to love? This childhood classic is still a winner. Credits: 12tomatoes Share this story on Facebook with your friends.