This Convenient Buc-Ee's Treat Offers A Sweet Crunch For Less Than $5

Gas station behemoth and roadside mecca of fresh Texas BBQ, beef jerky, and its own line of merch, Buc-ee's has a spectacularly devoted following. Some people, who shall remain nameless, even plan their road trips specifically around refueling at said establishment. But as the glass doors part to reveal the host of fresh fast food, there's one sweet scent that wafts above the meaty texas-style BBQ in the form of warm, glazed nuts.

Often featured front and center of the food offerings, Buc-ee's glazed nuts sit on brightly lit warming shelves that dazzle with clearly labeled almonds, pecans, or cashews in sturdy but disposable paper cones. Don't sleep on this freshly-made car trip snack that has plenty of protein plus a coating high on sugary, caramel notes and a satisfying bite that it so delectable. The paper cones make it easy to snack on a few and then twist the top back together for when you want more a few miles down the road. Be warned: they are so enticing that re-sealing for later might not be a concern.

Although Buc-ee's has morphed into a destination complete with a beaver mascot whose recognizable yellow and red logo adorns everything from pajamas to t-shirts, that certainly wasn't the case when Buc-ees first opened in Texas in 1982. Originally, Buc-ee's was known for two unexpected things: clean bathrooms and cheap ice. The kitchen and fresh food came later and sweet treats like warm, glazed nuts are the happy result of the chain's continued growth.

At under five dollars per cone, you may be tempted to grab one of each type of Buc-ee's glazed nuts, and you (and your trip companions) will be grateful for the ultimate comforting snack move. If you are tempted by the salty, sweet goodness of the glazed nuts, you may want to try another popular Buc-ee's cult favorite that was once named the best snack in Texas. Beaver Nuggets are a caramel-coated corn puff snack and they interplay nicely with a cone of glazed nuts. Both snacks might be equally munchable, but for childlike nostalgia that reads toasty Cracker Jack vibes and a warm hug all at once, the cones of Buc-ee's glazed nuts win every time.