Wilkie & Winkie

***Wilkie & Winkie*** is a privately held American snack food manufacturer headquartered in Missoula, Montana. It is owned by The Royal Westgarners, and are the makers of the trademark Wilkie & Winkie snacks, which include Cookie Cakes, Pinkies, Frosty Buns, and Granola Gorillas. The company previously owned the Hungry Hearts corporation, but sold it off mistakenly decades ago, and unknowingly created their biggest competition with the sale. The company's products are sold in most discount, grocery, and convenience stores in North America.

## History

The company was founded by both Mr. Wilkie and Mrs. Winkie during the early 1900s. The roar of the 20s sparked businesses, and brand new products around, and the married couple would soon see a baking shop open up in the neighborhood. The baking shop would grow on them as it became their everyday stop for snacks and primary source for birthday cakes. Inspired by their products, Mrs. Winkie began baking her own variety of baked goods and snacks, at first exclusively for her husband. Mr. Wilkie fell in love with the baked snacks, as much did Mrs. Winkie, and soon, with his business relations, Mr. Wilkie proposed the idea of selling the snacks that Mrs. Winkie baked. At first, his wife was hesitant on the thought. But after some persuading and demonstration, (selling the snacks locally and on the street at first) she happily agreed and the two would go on to open a baked goods shop in the heart of their city. Business started slow, but the snacks they sold became a hit, and their store became one of the talks of the town. From the amount of success that the store experienced, Mr. Wilkie decided to expand the franchise, and brought the baking shop that they used to go to frequently from the respective owners, and transformed it into "Mrs. Winkie's Baked Foods", the first store to have either of their names in it. As it became more of a success, Mr. Wilkie eventually started to make his own snacks, which would manifest the "Wilkie & Winkie" name and corporation. The ingredients to their trademark baked goods are privately kept to such a degree as to where only the higher employees of the company know.

## Snacks

### Cookie Cakes

Cookie Cakes were the first brand of snacks to be introduced by the company. It's unique taste has been praised for decades, even having been dubbed as the "World's Most Clever Snack." Cookie Cakes are sold in packages of eight, and the ingredients are a secret, amongst most of the company's snacks.

### Pinkies

Although Cookie Cakes were introduced first, Pinkies are the most famous and popular of the company's snacks. Sold in packages of eight, Pinkies are praised for it's delectable taste, unique look, and it's filling ability. For example, two or even one Pinkie would be enough to satisfy you for a while. The snacks are such a hit that they are also sold in singular packages.

### Frosty Buns

Introduced during the 1961 holiday season, Frosty Buns are considered the most unique out of any of the company's snacks, simply because of the taste and look. Frosty Buns are buns of cake coated completely in frosting, with some variants of the product in sprinkles. It's sold in packages of eight normally, but can be seen at the store in singular packets, although it's a rare occurrence. Frosty Buns aren't as popular as Pinkies, but are considered to be on the same level as Cookie Cakes and Choco Pies.

### Choco Pies

These snacks are pie shaped sponge cakes that are coated with chocolate and creme filled. There have been special variations of this snack, and as of recently, they've been sold in three different chocolate types. White chocolate, milk chocolate, and dark chocolate. Milk chocolate is the popular choice, whilst white chocolate is the least brought. Choco Pies have a remarkable reputation, as like Pinkies, they have been praised for it's overall satisfaction. Though, the product has been criticized as well, specifically on the quantity that's it sold on. Unlike the company's other snacks, they are only sold in pacakages of four and you can never see them in the store as singular packets. Voices have raised on the matter but the company refuses to acknowledge the topic. Another minor criticism of Choco Pies is that the white chocolate versions are said to be "direct ripoffs" of their own snack, Frosty Buns.

### Granola Gorillas

Another one of the company's snacks that are considered to be the most unique, Granola Gorillas are what you'd might expect out of the name. They are granola cakes that come in the shape and an appearance of a gorilla's head. Much like Choco Pies, they are only sold in packages of four due to their size, and are often sold separately as a singular packet in participating stores. Granola Gorillas aren't known for it's taste, but rather it's famous for being healthy. In fact, it is the most healthy out of any of the company's snacks, with athletes even making the snack a part of their diet.

### Wilkies

Brought you by Mr. Wilkie himself, Wilkie's are the second oldest brand of snacks from the company. These were the exact snacks that Mrs. Winkie would make for his husband during the 1920s.

### Winkies

With Wilkie's having seen impressive success, Mrs. Winkie wasted no time and introduced Winkie's as the company's third brand of snacks.