FAST FOOD NEWS: Dunkin’ Donuts Strawberry Shortcake Croissant Donut

Strawberry Shortcake Croissant Donut

Strawberry shortcake was a popular Valentine’s Day flavor, but it appears Dunkin’ Donuts didn’t get that memo. But I guess their new Strawberry Shortcake Croissant Donut is better late than never.

The sugary treat features Dunkin’ Donuts’ classic glazed Croissant Donut with a strawberry buttercreme filling and it’s topped with white and strawberry icing drizzle.

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The donut has 400 calories, 20 grams of fat, 12 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 25 milligrams of cholesterol, 300 milligrams of sodium, 50 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 25 grams of sugar, and 5 grams of protein.

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

(Images via @stefapie)

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Nabisco Good Thins (Sweet Potato, Spinach & Garlic, and Original)

Nabisco Good Thins (Sweet Potato, Spinach & Garlic, and Original)

Soooo there’s Wheat Thins, Rice Thins, and now something that could’ve been called Potato Thins That Aren’t Potato Chips. Spud Thins could’ve been a good…I mean, horrible name. (Spotted by Kevin G at Walmart.)

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REVIEW: Chips Ahoy Soft Chunky Original Cookies

Chips Ahoy Soft Chunky Original Cookies

When I first saw these new Chips Ahoy Soft Chunky Original Cookies, I experienced junk food deja vu.

It turns out, even though the word “New” is printed on the packaging of these cookies, they aren’t really new and they don’t taste new.

I’ll explain.

While doing some research on these cookies, I happened to come across a 2005 review about Chips Ahoy Soft BAKED Chunky Cookies written by some guy named Marvo from a website called The Impulsive Buy. In that review, he said those tasted exactly like regular Chips Ahoy. And that’s also the case here, so it’s not something new in terms of flavor.

Although the cookie has more of an emphasis on the semisweet chocolate chips and chunks. With every bite, your taste buds will get slapped with chocolatey flavor. It’s almost to the point where your mouth might think it’s eating a candy bar.

As for the cookie part of the cookie, it’s not as soft as regular Chewy Chips Ahoy. But these could also easily be called Chunky Chewy Chips Ahoy or given its predecessor’s name, Chips Ahoy Soft Baked Chunky Cookies.

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Whether or not you’ll enjoy these soft cookies really comes down to what you think of Chips Ahoy in general. If you dislike the flavor of any of them, then you’ll obviously dislike these since they don’t taste very different. But if you’re fine with the cookie that has an exclamation point in its name, then stuff your face with them!

Actually, don’t stuff your face with them! Because according to the nutrition facts the serving size is ONE COOKIE. So if you crowd your maw with them, you’ll easily be eating four or five servings.

As someone who likes Chips Ahoy cookies, I think their flavor is fine, but the idea of these cookies are a bit of a letdown. Again, they’re not a new idea. Nabisco has done it before. I think to go from the creative, and yummy, Hot Cocoa Chips Ahoy and then down to this rehashed product, makes me disappointed in the Nabisco ingenuity engine.

(Nutrition Facts – 1 cookie – 90 calories, 30 calories from fat, 3.5 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 50 milligrams of sodium, 30 milligrams of potassium, 14 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 7 grams of sugar, and less than 1 gram of protein.)

Purchased Price: $2.98
Size: 10.5 oz.
Purchased at: Walmart
Rating: 6 out of 10
Pros: Tastes like Chips Ahoy with more chocolatey flavor. Lots of semisweet chocolate chips and chunks. Hot Cocoa Chips Ahoy. I’ve reviewed a lot of stuff.
Cons: Not really a new product. Tastes like all other Chips Ahoy. Serving size is ONE COOKIE. Who eats just ONE COOKIE? I wish I bought the peanut butter version.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 3/4/2016

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.

Dove Milk Chocolate with Creamy Center Bunnies & Chicks

Dove Milk Chocolate with Creamy Center Bunnies & Chicks

Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs in Pastel Wrapper Designs

Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs in Pastel Wrapper Designs

Dove Toffee & Milk Chocolate Swirl Promises

Dove Toffee & Milk Chocolate Swirl Promises

Russell Stover Easter Eggs 3 Flavor Mix

Russell Stover Easter Eggs 3 Flavor Mix

EASTER!!!. (Spotted by Amanda at Target, Rachel C at Target, and Sylvia at Rite Aid.)

Smartfood Delight Sea Salted Caramel Popcorn

Smartfood Delight Sea Salted Caramel Popcorn

I wish food could make me smart. I also wish food could make me handsome and charming. (Spotted by Lori G at Walmart.)

Sour Patch Strawberry Resealable Pouch

Sour Patch Strawberry Resealable Pouch

If you want to get sick of strawberry Sour Patch Kids, eating several bags of these would be the way to do it. (Spotted by Aaron A at Fry’s Food Stores.)

Uncle Ben's Savory Herb Basmati Medley

Uncle Ben’s Savory Herb Basmati Medley

That’s a lot of orange space on the packaging. (Spotted by Robbie at Target.)

Curate Harmonious Blend and Salted Decadence Bars

Curate Harmonious Blend and Salted Decadence Bars

Curate Sweet & Tart Berry Bliss Bar

Curate Sweet & Tart Berry Bliss Bar

Curate Dark & Tempting Balsamic Fig & Hazelnut Bar

Curate Dark & Tempting Balsamic Fig & Hazelnut Bar

Curate Indulgent Dark Chocolate & Hazelnuts Bar

Curate Indulgent Dark Chocolate & Hazelnuts Bar

Besides these flavors, there’s also an Irresistible flavor. (Spotted by Amanda at Kroger and Rachel T at Woodman’s Markets.)

Sara Lee Oatmeal & Chocolate Chunks Bar and Chocolate Chunks and Oatmeal & Raisin Cookies

Sara Lee Oatmeal & Chocolate Chunks Bar and Chocolate Chunks and Oatmeal & Raisin Cookies

I want Sara Lee cookies in the U.S. I guess I have to settle for Mrs. Fields or Betty Crocker. (Spotted by Junk Food Dog at Metro 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.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Star Wars Cereal Limited Edition Boxes with R2-D2

Star Wars Cereal Limited Edition Boxes with R2-D2

How many of these limited edition Star Wars cereal boxes are there? There’s Kylo Ren and BB-8. There’s Darth Vader and Yoda. (Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

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.