SCOTTSDALE, AZ (Nov. 19, 2025) — The U.S. ice cream chain Cold Stone Creamery announced the arrival of its new limited-time holiday-themed Creations™ and cakes, available through January 6. According to the company, the seasonal lineup features gingerbread, marshmallow, Moose Tracks® fudge, graham cracker, and other nostalgic winter flavors designed to boost consumer engagement during peak holiday traffic.
The brand confirmed two new Creations, two new cakes, and a seasonal gift-card promotion aimed at enhancing both in-store retail and online ordering channels.
Holiday products
- Two new Creations™:
Holiday Spice and Everything Nice
S’more Moose Tracks®, Please! - Two new cakes:
Iced & Spiced™
Layer on the Moose Tracks® Fudge - Promotional ice creams:
— Frosted Gingerbread Ice Cream
— Marshmallow Ice Cream made with Moose Tracks® Fudge - Availability: Now through January 6, 2026
- Gift-card offer: Receive a $15 BONUS eCard with every $50 purchased online (through December 31)
Inside the New Creations™ and Cakes
Cold Stone’s new Holiday Spice and Everything Nice blends Frosted Gingerbread Ice Cream with Ginger Snaps, Vanilla Icing, and Holiday Sprinkles — positioned by the brand as the “warmth of the season” in frozen format.
For consumers looking for a richer dessert, S’more Moose Tracks®, Please! features Marshmallow Ice Cream made with Moose Tracks® Fudge, a Graham Cracker Pie Crust, Marshmallows, and an additional layer of fudge.
The two holiday cakes — Iced & Spiced™ and Layer on the Moose Tracks® Fudge — introduce yellow cake and devil’s food cake varieties paired with the same limited-run ice creams, wrapped in Cold Stone’s signature fluffy white frosting.
Brand commentary
Courtney Maxedon, VP of Marketing and Digital Strategy at Kahala Brands™, said the team focused on nostalgic winter flavors this year.
“This holiday season, we wanted to capture the cozy, nostalgic flavors that make this time of year so special,” Maxedon said.
The quote aligns with consumer trends that favor seasonal nostalgia, limited-edition dessert flavors, and retail-ready specialty cakes during the fourth quarter.
Why it matters for retail, wholesale & co-man channels
Cold Stone’s holiday rollout reflects growing demand for Q4 limited-edition desserts, especially those suited for:
- Retail-ready merchandising
- Wholesale and bulk holiday ordering
- Private label or white-label seasonal dessert strategies
- Co-packing and co-manufacturing partnerships
Flavors such as gingerbread and holiday marshmallow historically perform strongly across frozen dessert suppliers, making the launch relevant for retailers, foodservice distributors, importers, and manufacturers evaluating 2025–2026 seasonal sets.
Product lineup
Promotional Ice Creams:
- Frosted Gingerbread Ice Cream
- Marshmallow Ice Cream made with Moose Tracks® Fudge
Creations™:
- Holiday Spice and Everything Nice – Frosted Gingerbread Ice Cream, Ginger Snaps, Vanilla Icing, Holiday Sprinkles
- S’more Moose Tracks®, Please! – Marshmallow Ice Cream made with Moose Tracks® Fudge, Graham Cracker Pie Crust, Marshmallows, Moose Tracks® Fudge
Cakes:
- Iced & Spiced™ – Yellow Cake, Frosted Gingerbread Ice Cream, Ginger Snaps, Holiday Sprinkles, White Frosting
- Layer on the Moose Tracks® Fudge – Devil’s Food Cake, Marshmallow Ice Cream made with Moose Tracks® Fudge, White Frosting
Editor’s note: Source86 perspective
Cold Stone Creamery’s holiday lineup reflects one of the most consistent Q4 patterns in the frozen dessert category: nostalgia-driven, limited-time innovation.
Seasonal flavors like gingerbread, marshmallow, and fudge consistently outperform core SKUs during peak holiday traffic. This trend gives brands a strong boost. It’s especially valuable for retailers, manufacturers, and private label partners planning 2026 product calendars. These releases also highlight the rising importance of retail-ready formats and promotional tie-ins that boost both in-store and online conversions.
At Source86, we help brands and suppliers strengthen their seasonal strategy through bulk ingredient sourcing, co-manufacturing and co-packing support, private label development, and R&D alignment. Planning a holiday assortment? Testing new frozen dessert concepts? Our team can help you build a reliable, cost-efficient supply chain from ideation to shelf.
