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We can’t help thinking Twinkies’ 75th anniversary "Taste-bud Tingling Recipes" promotion is a just a little bit gross.

The brand says it is seeking ideas for the 75 "most creative" recipes involving the "iconic" cream-filled sponge cake for an anniversary cookbook. But, ugh, some of the suggestions! "From fried Twinkie crepes to Twinkie-misu to the Twinkie Toffee Treat, bakers, homemakers and kids of all ages have been creating delectable desserts for decades using America’s favorite snack cake," said Mike Redd, vp of cake marketing, in a statement.

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