REVIEW: McDonald’s Cinnamon Cookie Latte

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McDonald s Cinnamon Cookie Latte

McDonald’s has started spreading the ever earlier and earlier yuletide force…err, I mean, cheer with the release of its new Cinnamon Cookie Latte.

It seems like cinnamon is the hot flavor this season, with other recent items being McDonald’s rereleased Donut Sticks, which are coated with cinnamon sugar, and Sweet Cinnamon Kit Kats.

While the idea is great, would the presentation and follow-through live up to the hype? When I swung into the McDonald’s drive-thru, having an infamous reputation for serving customers fast, I had to wait approximately eight minutes for the small latte.

Were the Keebler Elves or Pillsbury Dough Boy back there whipping up a special cookie to put in it? Nevertheless, I was thrilled once I got it, as it was nice and warm. I opened it to see how the top would look, and it was interesting.

McDonald s Cinnamon Cookie Latte Top

I was bummed the drink wasn’t full to the top, but seeing the cinnamon sprinkles made up for it. Seriously, sprinkle something with the sweet warm spice and I’ll marry it. But next came the biggest test of all. How would it taste?

I took a sip and got coffee. I couldn’t sense that it was a latte. There was also no essence of cinnamon. There was no flavor of cookie. I can’t say I was very pleased upon first sip. However, I know McDonald’s better than that. Sometimes ya gotta mix it up and swirl that sucker with a spoon. So, I did.

McDonald s Cinnamon Cookie Latte Melted

The new sip was truly refreshing as it tasted more like a latte, but still no cinnamon or cookie. I feel like a Cinnamon Cookie Latte should maybe have a little cinnamon and cookie flavor, but one out of three isn’t bad-ish.

The more I sipped on it, the more I realized this was almost like a McDonald’s coffee with a slight shot of an artificial sweetener. If it wants to compete with other holiday drinks, McDonald’s is going to have to spice it up…literally.??Is this “latte” worth it? If you’re in the mood for cinnamon, no. If you’re in the mood for cookies, no. If you’re in the mood for a latte, probably not.

Purchased Price: $2.11
Size: Small
Rating: 4 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 250 calories, 7 grams of fat, 4 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 25 milligrams of cholesterol, 105 milligrams of sodium, 39 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of dietary fiber, 35 grams of sugar, and 8 grams of protein.

SPOTTED: Reese’s Pieces Shake & Break

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Reese s Pieces Shake Break

I want to hang this and hit it with chopsticks like it’s a tiny pinata in order to break it. (Spotted by Robbie at Target.)

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REVIEW: Dunkin’ Toasted Gingerbread Signature Latte

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Dunkin Toasted Gingerbread Signature Latte

While other coffee chains attempt to dominate the autumnal flavor board, Dunkin’s New Signature Latte line-up takes a commanding stronghold of classic winter holiday flavors. One of its four new varieties, available hot or cold, is the Toasted Gingerbread Signature Latte, which features “the flavors of gingerbread, marshmallow and chocolate all in one cup, topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle and cinnamon sugar.”

I’ll be completely transparent here, I bought this drink twice, and I’m still not sure I’ve had the website description of this beverage. But look, I get it, seasonal menus are difficult with unique flavors, special prep instructions, and stress!

Dunkin Toasted Gingerbread Signature Latte First Latte

The first version of the Toasted Gingerbread Latte I received had nothing on top. No whipped cream, no drizzle, no cinnamon sugar. It was overwhelmingly sweet and tasted like a lightly spiced hot chocolate. If I got this at a freezing cold football game, I wouldn’t be mad, but I was definitely missing any trace of the traditional gingerbread flavor (cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, molasses, etc).

Dunkin Toasted Gingerbread Signature Latte 2nd

Feeling like surely something had gone wrong, I tried a second Dunkin’ location a few days later and received an entirely different beverage. This time, there was whipped topping, chocolate drizzle (the website says this was supposed to be caramel, but I didn’t mind this modification), and a cinnamon spice sprinkle topping. Again, I’m not sure this was “correct” either, but it was a massive improvement from the first attempt.

Dunkin Toasted Gingerbread Signature Latte 2nd Top

This second version of the Toasted Gingerbread Latte had a much stronger spice flavor both in the drink and from the cinnamon sugar topping. It was still ridiculously sweet and could pass more as gingerbread spice hot chocolate, with almost no coffee taste coming through. It was much more enjoyable with any type of topping accoutrements. I do think Dunkin’ could have done more with the notion of “toasted” (maybe if it was made with oatmilk?), and I would have loved more molasses flavor. But all-in-all, this wasn’t a total miss.

If you’re a fan of sweet drinks, holiday spice, and random barista surprises (because WHO KNOWS how this drink is really supposed to be made), go ahead and roll the dice to see what your local Dunkin’ decides the Toasted Gingerbread Signature Latte is. Maybe try one every day in December like an Advent Calendar surprise!

Purchased Price: $3.08
Size: Small
Rating: 5 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (Small made with whole milk) 300 calories, 11 grams of fat, 6 grams of saturated fat, 35 milligrams of cholesterol, 125 milligrams of cholesterol, 43 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 39 grams of sugar, and 8 grams of protein.

SPOTTED – 12/6/2019

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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.

Kraft Jet Puffed Disney Frozen II Marshmallows
Kraft Jet-Puffed Disney Frozen II Marshmallows

(Spotted by Alisa P at Meijer.)

Project 7 Everest Peppermint and Spearmint Farms Clean Chewing Gum
Project 7 Everest Peppermint and Spearmint Farms Clean Chewing Gum

(Spotted by Sylvia at World Market.)

Iwon Organics Nutless Butter Jelly Protein Puffs
Iwon Organics Nutless Butter & Jelly Protein Puffs

(Spotted by Sylvia at Vitamin Shoppe.)

David Energy Packed Mix Sea Salt and Bar B Q
David Energy-Packed Mix (Sea Salt and Bar-B-Q)

There’s also a ranch flavor we covered a few weeks ago. (Spotted by RaveGyrl at Menards.)

Simple Mills Soft Baked Dark Chocolate Almond Almond Flour Bars
Simple Mills Soft Baked Dark Chocolate Almond Almond Flour Bars
Simple Mills Soft Baked Chunky Peanut Butter Almond Flour Bars
Simple Mills Soft Baked Chunky Peanut Butter Almond Flour Bars

(Spotted by Sarah R at Whole Foods.)

Grenade Go Nuts Peri Peri Spicy Chili
Grenade Go Nuts Peri Peri Spicy Chili

(Spotted by Sylvia at Vitamin Shoppe.)

Rozoni 3 Minute Pasta Penne
Ronzoni 3 Minute Pasta Penne
Ronzoni 3 Minute Pasta Elbows
Ronzoni 3 Minute Pasta Elbows

(Spotted by Tommy at Big Y.)

Milka Mint Oreo Big Crunch Bar
Milka Mint Oreo Big Crunch Bar

(Spotted by Bob K at Giant Eagle.)

Zen Evo Cookies Cream Protein Cups
Zen Evo Cookies & Cream Protein Cups

(Spotted by Sylvia at Vitamin Shoppe.)

Tyson Black Pepper Herb Seasoned Chicken Breast Strips
Tyson Black Pepper Herb Seasoned Chicken Breast Strips

(Spotted by Tommy at Hannaford.)

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SPOTTED: Yoplait Original Starburst Yogurt

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Yoplait Original Orange Starburst Yogurt

Yoplait Original Strawberry Starburst Yogurt

Happy New Yogurt Products Season! Here’s the latest from Yoplait — Starburst-flavored yogurt. Well, one of the flavors. The internet tells me there’s also a cherry variety. (Spotted by Sylvia at Ralphs and Alisa P at Walmart.)

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.

Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something or if the product is old, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

If you’ve seen the product, help out your fellow readers by letting them know in the comments what city and store you found it in.

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