The Impulsive Buy

REVIEW: Limited Edition Strawberry Frosted Donut Oreo Cookies

Tiffany / March 9, 2021 / Reviews / 7 Comments

Oreo should rename its newest limited edition Strawberry Frosted Donut sandwich cookies to “Strawberry Frosted D’OHnuts” because we are all Homer Simpson getting duped by the Oreo hype. I reference The Simpsons because the picture on the packaging definitely looks like it could be of the Lard Lad variety.

To be fair, the brand has had a steady stream of knockout limited edition flavors, so by Murphy’s Law, there’s bound to be a dud. This one was that dud for me for a few reasons.

First and foremost, the glitter was non-existent. There were clearly colorful pieces, but it was more like pieces of rainbow sprinkles rather than any sparkle or shine. It also didn’t help that the smell was overwhelmingly vanilla, just like a birthday cake or confetti flavor, which further reinforced cake instead of a donut.

I will admit that I did not try the Trolls World Tour version, which also featured “glitter.” Apparently, we didn’t complain enough then because they just tried to plug and play with this one.

The flavor itself was distinctly artificial strawberry. Think creamy, muted like strawberry-flavored pocky or Nesquik as opposed to a bright, slightly tart, and fresh strawberry. The light brown crème added nothing to the flavor department. Even eaten solo, it was one-note and ambiguously sweet like it was straight-up table sugar. If this was supposed to be the donut part, I definitely didn’t get that.

My final gripe is that it’s pretty clear they’re finding clever ways to reduce their costs. The cookie’s image on the front of the pack looks like an even double stack of crème. When you look at the actual thing, the crème overlaps to create just one layer. Furthermore, like most of their limited edition packs, it’s a smaller 12.2 oz package size (compared to a standard 14.3 oz package) at a higher price.

It’s not an awful flavor, but Oreo can do better because we’ve experienced it! Am I still going to continue trying their new flavors? Absolutely. Until then, I’ll stick to my precious stash of my favs from the last drop: Brookie-O and Chocolate Hazelnut.

Purchased Price: $5.80
Size: 12.2 oz
Purchased at: Walmart
Rating: 5 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (2 cookies) 150 calories, 7 grams of total fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 80 milligrams of sodium, 21 grams of total carbohydrates, 0 grams of dietary fiber, 12 grams of total sugars, and less than 1 gram of protein.

SPOTTED: Cheez-It Grooves Scorchin’ Hot Cheddar

Marvo / March 8, 2021 / Spotted on Shelves / 12 Comments

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

I wonder if I could eat a box of Cheez-It Grooves Scorchin’ Hot Cheddar at a scorching pace. (Spotted by Melody at Meijer.)

REVIEW: Dunkin’ Chocolate Stout Cold Brew with Sweet Cold Foam

Vin / March 8, 2021 / Reviews / 4 Comments

What is Dunkin’s Chocolate Stout Cold Brew with Sweet Cold Foam?

Ever wanted your cold brew to taste more like a cold brewski? Well, Dunkin’s got you covered.

How is it?

I drink more stouts than I should admit.

Seriously, here’s a list of stouts I’ve had since Christmas – Coffee, Cacao, Russian Imperial, Chai, “Rainbow Cookie,” Peanut Butter, “Almond Joy,” S’mores, Coconut, Peppermint, Banana, Maple Cinnamon, Cookies n’ Cream, and one with hot peppers. Yup, I’m one of those annoying craft beer guys.

Does that make me an authority on stouts? Yes. It absolutely does. I felt it was my duty to review Dunkin’s new Chocolate Stout Cold Brew for you good folks.

It actually started out looking like a nitro stout, with syrup streaks cascading down the side of the cup. I tried the cold foam before mixing it in, and it tasted like a very light typical cream topping with a hint of saltiness. Weird start.

The first full sip tasted like some prankster bartender put ice in a chocolate stout and let the cubes melt before serving. It was like a watered-down ghost of a chocolate stout.

The stout-flavored syrup insisted on clinging to the bottom, so it did get more and more stouty as I sipped on but never really came close to the flavor I was hoping for.

I wasn’t expecting it to be spot on, as “stout” is an acquired taste, but it wasn’t malty or even very roasty, which caught me off-guard because it’s coffee, after all.

The chocolate flavor wasn’t bursting either. I kept tasting a Fudgesicle, but not even a good one, like one of those reduced-fat Fudgsicles.

Anything else you need to know?

The cold brew itself got lost. It definitely didn’t taste like a chocolate coffee stout to me. The coffee may have been the least discernible flavor. I love a sweet cold brew, but I still wanna taste the coffee. This was neither too sweet nor too coffee forward. It landed in a watery limbo.

Conclusion:

If you want chocolate, just get a pump of mocha. If you wanna pretend you’re drinking booze at Dunkin’, just get a shot of Irish crème flavor instead.

I can appreciate the effort, but this is not replacing my usual Dunkin order, or furthering my stout obsession.

Purchased Price: $3.00
Size: Medium
Purchased at: Dunkin
Rating: 4 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (with cream) 270 calories, 11 grams of fat, 0 gram of trans fat, 6 grams of saturated fat, 35 mg of cholesterol, 85 milligrams of sodium, 39 grams of total carbohydrates, 37 grams of total sugars, 0 grams of fiber, 2 grams of protein.

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SPOTTED – 3/5/2021

Marvo / March 5, 2021 / Spotted on Shelves / 14 Comments

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

Snyder s of Hanover Twisted Pretzel Sticks Jalapeno Ranch — *Snyder’s of Hanover Twisted Pretzel Sticks Jalapeno Ranch*

(Spotted by Melody at Kroger.)

Snyder s of Hanover Twisted Pretzel Sticks Sour Cream Onion — *Snyder’s of Hanover Twisted Pretzel Sticks Sour Cream & Onion*

(Spotted by Melody at Kroger.)

Lay s Kettle Cooked Extra Honey Habanero — *Lay’s Kettle Cooked Extra Honey Habanero*

There’s also an Extreme Cheddar flavor. (Spotted by Tom H at Target.)

*Pillsbury Funfetti Premium Brownie Mix with Oreo*

(Spotted by Valerie B at Kroger.)

Limited Edition Cap n Crunch s Crunch Berries Texas Sized — *Limited Edition Cap’n Crunch’s Crunch Berries Texas Sized*

(Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

Mother s Limited Batch Springtime Circus Animal Cookies — *Mother’s Limited Batch Springtime Circus Animal Cookies*

(Spotted by Melody at Target.)

(Spotted by Sarah R at Sprouts.)

*Kind Drizzled Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars*

There are also Milk Chocolate Chunk and Salted Caramel flavors. (Spotted by Sarah R at Sprouts.)

Lily s Butterscotch Flavor Baking Chips — *Lily’s Butterscotch Flavor Baking Chips*

(Spotted by Erin K at Walmart.)

REVIEW: Starbucks Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso

Heather / March 5, 2021 / Reviews / 5 Comments

What is the Starbucks Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso?

Starbucks recently released new shaken espresso beverages, and the Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso is one of the two. (Here’s the review of the Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso.) This one pairs Starbucks Blonde espresso with almondmilk and chocolate malt powder.