SPOTTED: Hostess Limited Edition Mermaid CupCakes

Hostess Limited Edition Mermaid CupCakes

No new flavor here, it’s just frosted yellow cake, a creamy filling, and a 1980s Miami Vice paint job. (Spotted by John R at Walmart.)

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REVIEW: Wendy’s Frosty Cookie Sundae

Wendy s Frosty Cookie Sundae

What is Wendy’s Frosty Cookie Sundae?

Back in the day (Read: The first two or three years of the decade) Wendy’s toyed with numerous Frosty variations, including waffle cones, shakes, and parfaits.

But, after the past few years of relegating the Frosty to a value menu afterthought and French fry delivery system, the chain is giving it a decadent dessert spin by adding chocolate chunk cookie bites and Ghirardelli Chocolate Sauce. It’s available in vanilla and chocolate for a cool two bucks.

How is it?

It’s amazing, which is saying something given that it’s “just” a Frosty with the addition of cookie pieces and chocolate sauce. The thing is, this is a chocolate chip cookie lover’s kind of sundae, complete with thick, chewy, chocolate-chunk loaded cookies pieces that taste like they’ve been broken off a fresh cookie (even though they’re not).

Wendy s Frosty Cookie Sundae Chocolate Syrup

Slathered in the Ghirardelli Chocolate Sauce, each bite has both richness and sophistication, giving the familiar sweet cocoa taste of the Frosty an indulgent appeal. As far as deconstructed cookie sandwiches go, this is at the top of the list (oh, and there most definitely is a list).

Is there anything else you need to know?

Wendy s Frosty Cookie Sundae Cookie Closeup

Plan your bites carefully, making sure to dig below individual cookie pieces to envelop a healthy dose of Frosty with each spoonful. Make no mistake: The moist, buttery, cookie pieces and rich chocolate syrup are the main attractions here and eating them too quickly or on their own will leave you slightly disappointed as you slurp the remaining Frosty.

Also, slight bummer that the sundae can’t be ordered with the double chocolate chunk cookie.

Conclusion:

For a chain that’s put much of its recent effort into revamping its premium sandwiches, Wendy’s has created a surprisingly good dessert item that can definitely stand on its own.

Purchased Price: $1.99
Size: N/A
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 410 calories, 15 grams of total fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 30 milligrams of cholesterol, 200 milligrams of sodium, 63 grams of total carbohydrates, 1 gram of dietary fiber, 49 grams of total sugars, and 8 grams of protein.

SPOTTED (STORE BRAND ICE CREAM PINTS EDITION) – 5/7/2019

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

Market District Blueberry French Toast Ice Cream
Market District Blueberry French Toast Ice Cream
Market District Chocolate Truffle Ice Cream
Market District Chocolate Truffle Ice Cream
Market District Lemon Cheesecake Ice Cream
Market District Lemon Cheesecake Ice Cream
Market District Caramel Praline Ice Cream
Market District Caramel Praline Ice Cream
Market District Peanut Butter  Preserves Ice Cream
Market District Peanut Butter & Preserves Ice Cream
Market District Pistachio Walnut Baklava Ice Cream
Market District Pistachio Walnut Baklava Ice Cream
Market District Raspberry Ricotta Ice Cream
Market District Raspberry Ricotta Ice Cream

(Spotted by Bob K at Giant Eagle.)

H E B Creamy Creations Cookies Over Texas Ice Cream
H-E-B Creamy Creations Cookies Over Texas Ice Cream

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

365 Everyday Value Organic Toffee Caramel Ice Cream
365 Everyday Value Organic Toffee Caramel Ice Cream
365 Everyday Value Organic Coffee Chip Ice Cream
365 Everyday Value Organic Coffee Chip Ice Cream
365 Everyday Value Organic Mint Chip Ice Cream 18SRWF
365 Everyday Value Organic Mint Chip Ice Cream
365 Everyday Value Organic Cookies  Cream Ice Cream
365 Everyday Value Organic Cookies & Cream Ice Cream
365 Everyday Value Organic Chocolate Ice Cream
365 Everyday Value Organic Chocolate Ice Cream

(Spotted by Sarah R and Rachel C at Whole Foods.)

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SPOTTED: Kellogg’s Toy Story 4 Carnival Berry Cereal

Kellogg s Toy Story 4 Carnival Berry Cereal

If you’re wondering, there was a Kellogg’s Toy Story 3 cereal, but no cereals for the first two movies. Will there be a Toy Story 5? All I have to say about that is, I didn’t think there would be a Toy Story 4, but here we are. (Spotted by RaveGyrl at Jewel Osco.)

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SPOTTED: Rockstar Pure Zero TMGS Twist Energy Drink

Rockstar Pure Zero TMGS Twist Energy Drink

Currently an ampm exclusive flavor. I’m going to guess the “twist” is lime. (Spotted by @ReneBarba89 at ampm.)

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