The wait is over for lovers of deep fried Twinkies looking for an easier way to enjoy their beloved treats.

Hostess Brands has launched a packaged version of the state fair sweets which hit Wal-Mart stores nationwide in the frozen food section.

They cost $4.76 for a box of seven and will be available only at Wal-Mart stores for the first three months, reports the Associated Press

Hostess and Wal-Mart worked together for a year to come up with the treats -- part of an ongoing effort to energize food sales with innovative offerings.

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Yemaya Lyles (right) wipes away tears during a news conference in front of the Rockdale County Public Schools administration building on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Lyles' son, Antonio, was assaulted by a paraprofessional, who has since been fired and charged with battery. Lyles says her case against the school district has dragged on since then. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2023)

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