The present application discloses long-lasting cooling formulations which comprise at least one cooling agent and are suitable for use in confectionery products. In certain, non-limiting embodiments of the disclosed formulations, the cooling agent is N,2,3-Trimethyl-2-isopropylbutamide (WS-23), (1R,2S,5R)-N-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanecarboxamide (WS-12), N-(Ethoxycarbonylmethyl)-3-p-menthanecarboxamide (WS-5), or mixtures thereof. In certain embodiments, the disclosed formulations provide enhanced cooling attributes for mints and chewing gum.