Blue Bell introduces new holiday flavor

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Blue Bell is letting Texans enjoy the holiday season a little earlier than unusual.

On Wednesday, the ice cream giant announced the release of its latest flavor, "Peppermint Bark."

Blue Bell describes the treat as "a mint ice cream loaded with dark chocolate chunks and tasty white chocolate chunks containing crushed peppermint candies."

Before autumn gives way to winter, Blue Bell fans might also have a chance to try out the company's other latest seasonal flavor, "Spiced Pumpkin Pecan."

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