Ho Hos facts for kids
Ho Hos are yummy, chocolate snack cakes that are shaped like small cylinders. They are covered in frosting and filled with cream. If you look closely, they have a cool pinwheel design inside, just like a Swiss roll.
These treats are made by a company called Hostess Brands. They are similar to other popular snacks like Yodels and Swiss Cake Rolls. You usually find Ho Hos sold in packs of two or three. Each roll has about 120 calories. In Canada, a company called Vachon Inc. makes a similar product, but they call them Chocolate Swiss Rolls.
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The Sweet Story of Ho Hos
When Were Ho Hos Invented?
The very first Ho Hos were made in 1967. They were created by a bakery in San Francisco, a big city in California.
Who Was Happy Ho Ho?
In the 1970s, Ho Hos had a fun cartoon mascot named Happy Ho Ho. This character appeared on the snack boxes, in advertisements, and on TV commercials. Happy Ho Ho looked a bit like Robin Hood, wearing a feathered cap. He was a popular mascot for many years before he was no longer used.
Different Kinds of Ho Hos
Nutty Ho Hos
In 1989, a new version called Nutty Ho Hos was introduced. These had a yummy layer of nuts on the outside. To celebrate, there was a contest to find "the country's nuttiest celebrity laugh." The comedian Eddie Murphy won based on votes from people who loved Ho Hos!
Caramel Ho Hos
In February 2004, Caramel Ho Hos became available. These special Ho Hos had an extra layer of sweet caramel along with the creamy filling. Another new flavor, Caramel-chocolate Ho Hos, came out in May 2003.
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