Huckabuck

Huckabuck
Alternative namesHucklebuck
CourseDessert
Place of originUnited States
Region or stateLouisiana and Georgia
Main ingredientsSweet liquid

A huckabuck, or hucklebuck, is a homemade frozen dessert from American Southern states, particularly in Louisiana and Georgia. It consists of a paper cup that is filled with some sort of sweet liquid (such as Kool-Aid) and frozen. The treat is also known as a “cool cup”, "frozen cup", or "honey dipper"[1], with any name including cup referring to the paper, plastic, or styrofoam cup commonly used to make it. They are usually eaten with a spoon, and flipped such that the soft sugary part is at the top. Huckabucks are typically sold for a dime or quarter, and generally alongside other snacks like chips and candy as a common after-school snack for schoolchildren. They are served at the New Orleans Jazz Festival and in many neighborhoods around central and southern Louisiana.[2][3][4]

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References

  1. ^ Bloch, Emily (August 20, 2021). "'A Southern staple': Honey dripper season is here — what you need to know about the sweet treat". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
  2. ^ Baird, Sarah (August 28, 2014). "Simply Delicious: A Case for Huckabucks as the South's Next Big Dessert Trend", Epicurious. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
  3. ^ Lopez, Kenny (September 23, 2013). "'Hucklebuck' Lady in Seventh Ward Sells Sweet Treats", WGNO. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
  4. ^ Walker, Judy (April 28, 2015). "The Parents' Complete Guide to Kids Area Food at the 2015 New Orleans Jazz Fest", Times-Picayune. Retrieved November 25, 2015.