The Most Festive Menu Items From Our Favorite Fast Food Chains and Restaurants
We always look forward to seeing what chain restaurants will unveil for their holiday menu, and 2023 did not disappoint. Classic spots like Wendy's brought back fan-favorite items, while other places premiered collaborations we'll remember forever.
Ahead, discover the Christmas-themed drops we'll be sad to see leave once the holidays end, from McDonald's, IHOP and more.
Baskin Robbins Cup of Cocoa Ice Cream Flavor of the Month
Baskin Robbins has been keeping it festive these past couple of months. November saw their polarizing Thanksgiving sides-inspired ice cream, Turkey Day Fixin's, which we loved. December brings hot chocolate flavors in Cup of Cocoa. The best part about this has to be the gooey marshmallow pieces—they bring everything together.
Chicken Salad Chick Deck the Holly
You don't know how lucky you are if you live near a Chicken Salad Chick. This Southern prep-inspired fast food joint has some of the most flavorful and unique chicken salads we've ever tried. For Christmas, they launched Deck the Holly, which adds cranberries to their Jalapeño Holly to create the ultimate blend of sweet and spicy. You won't be disappointed.
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IHOP Wonka Menu
IHOP didn't only add one or two items to their holiday menu. They have an entire collection of eight new dishes in collaboration with the new Wonka film starring Timothée Chalamet. The new line has an expansive mix of sweet and savory, including a Fantastical Wonka Burger, Wonka's Perfectly Purple Pancakes and more.
Krispy Kreme Elf Holiday Dozen
Elf celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and there is no better place to appreciate the beloved movie than with Krispy Kreme's Holiday Dozen. This 12-pack of donuts has plenty of fun, Christmassy designs featuring Santa's iconic suit and images of Buddy the Elf. You don't even have to stop at your local donut shop—these are also available at your local Walmart, Kroger, Publix and more.
McDonald's Holiday Pie
Every year, we look forward to the return of the McDonald's holiday pie. As confetti cake lovers, it's everything we dream of. It has a warm, oozing vanilla custard center, the flaky crust gives it that pleasing crunch—and the rainbow sprinkles make it all the more festive.
Wendy's Peppermint Frosty
Speaking of more highly anticipated items, Wendy's brought back their Peppermint Frosty again. It's hard to resist this creamy and delicious treat because it has the perfect level of mint. It's far from overpowering and enough to make you want to devour the whole thing in seconds.
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