Hardee’s is treating customers to a little holiday magic with the return of a popular—and previously discontinued—menu item.
Earlier this week, the fast food and drive-thru chain revealed that one of its Cinnamon ‘N’ Raisin Biscuits, one of its most sought-after seasonal treats, will be back ahead of this year’s winter holidays.
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The beloved bakery item was originally removed from the menu in 2002 and after two decades of fans begging for it to be brought back, Hardee’s finally announced the biscuit’s “triumphant” but limited return in 2023. Following last year’s success and as a result of popular demand, the seasonal offering is being brought back for the second year in a row.
“Hardee’s is the home of goodness, and we’re excited to bring back the nostalgic flavors our guests love just in time for the season of goodness,” said Sarah Breymaier, vice president of brand marketing at Hardee’s in a statement. “There’s nothing like warm, fresh baked Hardee’s biscuits to make any occasion feel festive, whether it’s a quiet moment in your car or an event filled with friends and family.”
Also returning for a limited time is Hardee’s cherrywood-smoked Candied Bacon, which the company said is “candied in-house with caramelized brown sugar and seasoned with a hint of black pepper.” It can be added to several classic menu items—resulting in creations like the Candied Bacon Biscuit with Fried Egg and Candied Bacon Frisco Burger—or enjoyed on its own as a sweet and savory snack.
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“Our guests are all about snacking right now, and by bringing back fan-favorites Cinnamon ‘N’ Raisin Biscuits and Candied Bacon, snacking is sweeter—and more savory—than ever this holiday season.”
To say fans were excited about the news might be underselling it as several took to social media, blasting their truly outrageous reactions.
“Forking fantastic,” one fan declared of the update. “Feeling this menu.”
“Those biscuits have my name all over them,” another Instagram user joked.
Me walking into Hardee’s cause they bringing them cinnamon raisin biscuits back pic.twitter.com/0f9J7bgVdC
— PATIENCE MANN (@MAN_757) October 27, 2024
If it’s not a cinnamon raisin biscuit available in 2 and 4 packs I don’t want to hear about it
— Daniel Baugher (@daniel_baugher) October 30, 2024
but for how long! https://t.co/X2yqL7mQvM
— Colin Kriegel (@colinkriegel) October 30, 2024
According to the Oct. 30 announcement, Hardee’s holiday menu will be available on or around Nov. 6 and can be enjoyed until the promotion ends on Tuesday, Jan. 7, or as long as supplies last.
Other chains that have already unveiled limited-edition 2024 lineups of seasonal goodies include Tim Hortons, Starbucks, Dunkin’, Five Guys and Baskin-Robbins.
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