Marvo, Author at The Impulsive Buy

REVIEW: Chips Ahoy Thins Original Cookies

August 3, 2016August 30, 2023 Marvo 7 Comments

Nutter Butter Thins.

Ginger Snap Thins.

Nilla Thins.

belVita Thins.

Teddy Graham Thins.

Famous Chocolate Wafer Thins.

Pinwheel Thins.

Oh, hello there!

I’m just going through a list of Nabisco cookies that have yet to be thin-ified by Mondelez International.

After the success of Oreo Thins, which I’ve said are better than regular Oreo cookies on numerous occasions to random people in the cookie aisle who didn’t ask for my opinion, Nabisco has given the thin treatment to the beloved(?) Chips Ahoy. They appear to be slightly more than half as thin as the original, but they aren’t as thin as those chip-like cookies out there.

Oh. Why is there’s a question mark in parentheses? Because I’ve been told by numerous people in person and on the internet that the mass produced snack is a sad excuse for a chocolate chip cookie. For the record, I do not feel this way.

But here’s a better use of a question mark: Are Chips Ahoy Thins better than regular Chips Ahoy cookies, much like I believe Oreo Thins are greater than regular Oreo cookies?

Yes(?)

Why is there a question mark there? Well, why is there an exclamation point after Chips Ahoy? It’s unnecessary and it makes you think there’s more to it than there really is, but there isn’t.

The flavor of Chips Ahoy Thins isn’t exactly like the regular variety, but in no way will it make you think of anything other than Chips Ahoy. I think the chocolatey chips are a little more pronounced since there’s less of the cookie part and that’s about it. As someone who enjoys Chips Ahoy, I think they taste fine and if I was Santa Claus (Maybe I am. HO! HO! HO!) I’d enjoy these with a glass of milk.

But what makes these better in my mind is their molar-satisfying, head-rattling crunch. They have a more gratifying crunch than a regular Chips Ahoy, but they’re not as crispy as the previously mentioned cookie chips. Their combination of flavor and texture make them hard to stop eating. I want to eat these like I do potato chips, which is the same thing I experienced with Oreo Thins.

Basically, Chips Ahoy Thins are a different experience of something you know and love, if you love Chips Ahoy. I imagine it’s like discovered in unattempted part of the Kama Sutra or watching Game of Thrones in a different language.

(Nutrition Facts – 4 cookies – 150 calories, 60 calories from fat, 7 grams of fat, 2.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 50 milligrams of sodium, 30 milligrams of potassium, 21 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 12 grams of sugar, and 1 gram of protein.)

Purchased Price: $3.00
Size: 7 oz.
Purchased at: Safeway
Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: Tastes like Chips Ahoy, but maybe a little more chocolatey. Gratifying crunch. Combination of flavor and texture makes it hard to stop eating. Game of Thrones. Kama Sutra.
Cons: Just a thinner version of Chips Ahoy. Using weird question mark references in a review. Too easy to eat a dozen in one sitting. Giving snack opinions to strangers in a store.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Totino’s Pizza Sticks (Cheese and Pepperoni)

August 3, 2016March 7, 2023 Marvo 3 Comments

It’s not as simple as “Grab & Go.” It’s more like grab, heat, let it cool down to a safe temperature to touch, and go. (Spotted by Karri F at Meijer.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you’ve tried the product, share your thoughts about it in the comments.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 8/3/2016

August 3, 2016March 7, 2023 Marvo 6 Comments

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

Entenmann’s Limited Edition French Toast Loaf Cake

As with all French toast flavored products, I want to turn these into French toast. (Spotted by Jen H at Publix.)

Old El Paso Bold Spicy Cheddar Flavored Taco Shells

Old El Paso Locos Taco Shells. (Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

Hormel REV Pepperoni & Cheese Bites

“Tasty cold”? I don’t believe that. (Spotted by Lindsey C at Kroger.)

Ripple Plant-Based Milk (Chocolate and Original)

Pea milk. Also, at first glance, I thought the bottles said “nipple.” (Spotted by Elizabeth L at Target.)

Tim Hortons Vanilla Iced Capp

Hey Canadians! Enjoy a Tim Hortons Iced Capp without entering a Tim Hortons! (Spotted by Curtis T at Walmart in Canada.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

FAST FOOD NEWS: White Castle Pretzel Chicken Rings

August 2, 2016January 7, 2021 Marvo

White Castle Pretzel Chicken Rings

Update: We reviewed it! Click here to read our review.

This year we saw Burger King come out with their Chicken Fries Rings, but White Castle has been doing chicken rings for a long time. They’ve also come out with a variety of limited time flavors. The latest circular breaded chicken from White Castle is their Pretzel Chicken Rings.

The menu item is made up of 100 percent all white meat chicken and a crunchy pretzel coating. It’ll be around for a limited time and is available in a sack of 20 for $4.99.

If you’ve tried it, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Image via White Castle’s Facebook page.)

BACK ON SHELVES: Totino’s Stuffed Nachos (Queso and Supreme)

August 2, 2016March 7, 2023 Marvo 4 Comments

Update: We reviewed the Supreme flavor! Click here to read our review.

Totino’s originally introduced Stuffed Nachos in 1996 and discontinued them several years later. The original line had flavors like Taco, Nacho Cheese, and Grande. I don’t know if Queso or Supreme were also original flavors. If you’ve had the original Totino’s Stuffed Nachos let us know what you remember about them in the comments. (Spotted by Karri F at Meijer.)