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REVIEW: Pillsbury Limited Edition Candy Cane Sugar Cookie Dough

Marvo / December 18, 2025 / Reviews / 4 Comments

If the media has taught me anything, it’s that regular sugar cookies are the default cookies left out for Santa. But after a lifetime of delivering gifts, I’m pretty sure, much like Santa’s whole body is tired after a night of chimney sliding, present slinging, turbulent sleigh riding, reindeer arguing, and a low iPhone battery, his taste buds must be equally as tired as the rest of his body from sugar cookies.

I’m gonna mix it up for Santa this year and offer him something new. Crumbl? I’m not spending six bucks for one cookie. Chips Ahoy? I don’t want to be on his naughty list next year. Cookies baked from scratch with love? I don’t have the time or love for that.

I’m leaving out for him Pillsbury Candy Cane Sugar Cookies that I got for free from General Mills, which I’m going to try to pass off as baked from scratch. I’m also including a nice, cold, tall glass of a Monster Ultra Energy Drink. SHHHH! Don’t you be telling Santa that I put zero money and barely any effort into turning this pre-made, pre-cut cookie dough into cookies for him. You know what they say, “Snitches get stitches” and “Informers, something something something. I lick he boom-boom down.”

In my mind, being labeled “candy cane” meant there were crunchy candy cane bits in the dough, and when I examined the baked cookie closely through my nearsightedness, I noticed red and white bits, which made me think there were tiny shards of minty candy. However, my teeth didn’t register any crunchy bits; instead, it had the texture of a regular Pillsbury sugar cookie, soft and slightly chewy.

But the lack of candy cane bits did not equal a lack of peppermint flavor. There’s a mild Sensodyne toothpaste-like mintiness in every bite. Even if you don’t chomp on one of those red or white bits, the dough has mint baked into it.

While I’m disappointed I didn’t experience crunchy candy cane bits and a strong minty flavor from the cookies, these Pillsbury Limited Edition Candy Cane Sugar Cookie Dough cookies are decent. They’re different enough from Pillsbury’s standard sugar cookies that Santa might let out a quiet ho ho ho when he shoves them between his red, rosy cheeks. However, they aren’t outstanding enough to make The Big Guy forget all the illegal trespassing, storm avoiding, tip-toeing, fireplace fire avoiding, and elf attitude he needs to deal with for the rest of the night.

DISCLOSURE: I received a free product sample from General Mills. Doing so did not influence my review.

Purchased Price: FREE
Size: 12 oz/makes 12 cookies
Purchased at: Received from General Mills
Rating: 6 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (1 cookie) 150 calories, 7 grams of fat, 3.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 5 milligrams of cholesterol, 85 milligrams of sodium, 20 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 13 grams of sugar (including 13 grams of added sugar), and 0 grams of protein.

TIB’S SEASON OF GIVING 2025: Day 9

Marvo / December 18, 2025 / Announcement, Prize Drawing / 51 Comments

You are looking at a snack box that General Mills sent me. It also came with a bunch of snacks that I’ve either eaten or donated.

It’s a solid plastic snack box. If you threw it at me, I’m pretty sure it would knock me out if you happen to hit my head. There are three pieces to the box: the lid, the compartments, and the bottom lid. A blid, if you will.

There are two small 2.5 inch square-ish compartments and one big almost 5-inch square compartment that comes with a divider. I’m not sure how it is as a snack box since I didn’t use it. Maybe if you win it and go on a road trip, you can let me know how it was.

RULES:

To enter this prize drawing for this snack box with an unknown ability to box snacks, leave a comment with THIS post, and that comment MUST include the word “spatchcocking.”

Remember to fill out the email field because we’ll be emailing the randomly selected winner for their mailing addresses.

We will stop accepting entries on Friday, December 26, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time. Only one comment is allowed per person, and it’s only open to U.S. residents.

JUST A FEW OF NOTES:

If you post a comment and it doesn’t show up, it ended up in our comment spam or trash folder for some strange reason. There’s no need to attempt to post another comment because I’ll be pulling those out of the comment spam vortex regularly.

Also, do not leave your comment using the blue REPLY button at the bottom of other comments. Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page and leave your comment in the section above the blue POST COMMENT button. I know. Lots of scrolling. But it’ll totally be worth it if you win this.

Good luck!

FINE PRINT:

The Impulsive Buy won’t use your email address to send you emails regarding Macy’s One Day Sale or use your mailing address to send AARP address labels with holiday designs. Bribes will not be accepted. The Impulsive Buy will not be responsible for lost mail, damaged mail, or you losing the divider that comes with the box.

SPOTTED: Goldbury Dubai Style Popcorn

Marvo / December 17, 2025 / Spotted on Shelves / 2 Comments

Let’s all jump on the Dubai-style chocolate train! Come on, sparkling water brands! Come on, protein powder companies! (Spotted by Robbie at Market Street.)

If you’re out shopping and see new products, snap a picture of them, and send them in via an email ([email protected]) with where you found them and “Spotted” in the subject line. Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something or if they’re new, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

SPOTTED (SEASONAL EDITION): 12/17/2025

Marvo / December 17, 2025 / Spotted on Shelves / 1 Comment

Here are some interesting new products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of them, share your thoughts in the comments.

(Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

On The House Butterscotch Rum Hot Cocoa Bombs

(Spotted by Robbie at Kroger.)

Private Selection Hot Cocoa Covered Almonds

Private Selection Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies

Private Selection Winter's Basket Peppermint Cocoa Granola — Private Selection Winter’s Basket Peppermint Cocoa Granola

Private Selection Peppermint Mocha K-Cups

(Spotted by Robbie at Kroger.)

Signature Select Milk Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pretzels

(Spotted by Robbie at Market Street.)

Furby Furever Club Hot Cocoa Mix Gift Set

(Spotted by Robbie at Winco.)

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TIB’S SEASON OF GIVING 2025: Day 8

Marvo / December 17, 2025 / Announcement, Prize Drawing / 58 Comments

When I was in high school, I ran track and my coaches would tell me that I didn’t have enough heart. That might’ve been a small issue when it came to competition, but I think my poor showings at track meet was because I didn’t have enough muscle, breath, stamina, water, and aerodynamics. While I may not have much heart, this bag I received from General Mills for a Cheerios promotion has a lot of hearts.

The bag is 14 inches wide, 12 inches tall, has a magnetic clasp, and has 1,089 hearts on it. (Note: That number is not correct because I don’t have the heart to count them nor the time.) There’s just one main pocket. No side pockets in or outside the bag. It could probably hold a box of cereal or a human heart.