SPOTTED: Hostess Bakery Petites Limited Edition Strawberry Champagne Cake Delights

Hostess Bakery Petities Limited Edition Strawberry Champagne Cake Deilghts

Instead of using rose petals to direct your lover to the bedroom on Valentine’s Day, use these. Well, unless you have pets. Or a roach or ant problem. Or haven’t mopped your floors since you moved in. (Spotted by Brian W at Quality Foods.)

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REVIEW: Chips Ahoy Fudge Dipped Thins Bites

Chips Ahoy Fudge Dipped Thins Bites

What are Chips Ahoy Fudge Dipped Thins Bites?

They’re basically Mini Chips Ahoy coated in fudge and shoved into a resealable bag that makes it easy to store the cookies, but also makes it easy to get to the cookies.

How are they?

I’m fine with Chips Ahoy and the fudge used, but these are not so wonderful that I’ll eat them all up, making the resealable bag unnecessary.

Chips Ahoy Fudge Dipped Thins Bites Coating

The coating tastes like whatever Nabisco uses for its other fudge-dipped snacks, like the seasonal, I-don’t-know-why-these-keep-coming-back-every-year Limited Edition Fudge Covered Ritz Crackers. The chocolatey exterior is what makes these a little more appealing than regular Chips Ahoy, and I did enjoy the snack as a whole. But, the familiar cookie flavor doesn’t come through until most of the chocolate melts away. Also, with the fudge, it’s hard to distinguish between the chocolate chips in the cookies and the coating.

Chips Ahoy Fudge Dipped Thins Bites Cookies

But, the coating is also why I don’t want to eat a whole lot of them. It’s not the best tasting stuff because it’s a little waxy and cheap tasting. For the first several pieces, I don’t mind it, but the waxiness and lower middle tier flavor build up on my tongue to the point where it gets to me and I don’t have the urge to shovel more into my mouth. I need to give my taste buds a break before I can eat more. Thank goodness it comes in a resealable bag.

Is there anything else I need to know?

Saying “Thins Bites” is weird. Also, the Oreo version works better because the Oreo is instantly recognizable, while the Chips Ahoy-ness doesn’t come around until most of the fudge melts away. Did I mention it comes in a resealable bag?

Conclusion:

Chips Ahoy Fudge Dipped Thins Bites are okay. Unless you have some issue with Chips Ahoy cookies or the fudge used, I’m sure you’ll enjoy them.

Purchased Price: $2.99
Size: 6 oz. pouch
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 6 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (10 cookies) 150 calories, 8 grams of fat, 5 grams of saturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 70 milligrams of sodium, 20 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 11 grams of sugar, and 1 gram of protein.

SPOTTED: Pop-Tarts Crisps

Pop Tarts Crisps Frosted Strawberrylicious

Pop-Tarts Crisps Frosted Strawberrylicious

Pop Tarts Crisps Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamazing

Pop-Tarts Crisps Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamazing

Remember Special K Pastry Crisps? They reminded me of Pop-Tarts. Now these Pop-Tarts Crisps remind me of the Special K Pastry Crisps. (Spotted by Dave C at Hy-Vee.)

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QUICK REVIEW: Limited Edition Love, Oreo Cookies

Limited Edition Love Oreo Cookies

What is Limited Edition Love, Oreo?

We’re only two weeks into 2019 and the Oreo onslaught has started; we’ve already seen four new flavors/products drop. Love, Oreo is one of the new variety launches, alongside Carrot Cake, Dark Chocolate, and The Most Stuf. However, it stands out because it’s clearly geared toward Valentine’s Day with its candy heart message-esque cookie designs and matching peel off stickers. It also features a new sweet and tangy flavor crème that is fittingly millennial pink.

How is it?

Limited Edition Love Oreo Cookies Package

When opening the package, you can’t escape the fruit punch/fruity cereal smell. I don’t know what I was expecting with sweet and tangy crème, but it wasn’t fruit. The smell also reads a little waxy like a strawberry Laffy Taffy. But, this odd smell translates into a surprisingly decent eating experience.

Limited Edition Love Oreo Cookies Creme Closeup

When eating the crème by itself, it’s like having a bite of sour Trix or Fruity Pebbles cereal. Think of your morning cereal experience but add a sour note at the end that kickstarts your salivary glands – much like eating a sweet tart.

When eaten with the chocolate sandwich cookie, the tanginess is actually enhanced because there’s a back drop of rich chocolate. When dunked in milk, it’s a wash; it doesn’t enhance or detract from the tanginess. Also, I’m glad that there’s no weird aftertaste across the board.

Is there anything else you need to know?

Limited Edition Love Oreo Cookies Wafer Designs

I am a sucker for the four new cookie messages – XOXO Oreo, Dunk In Love, Dear Cupid Send Oreo, Let’s Twist! It doesn’t add anything to the taste, but it’s just fun.

Limited Edition Love Oreo Cookies Stickers

There are also stickers on the back of the package that I’ll never use, but I really appreciate how whimsical Oreo is being!

Conclusion:

Dear Love, Oreo: You’re not my favorite of the four new launches, but you’re unique, fun and seasonally appropriate. Love, Tiffany.

Purchased Price: $2.99
Size: 10.7 oz. package
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 7 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (2 cookies) 140 calories, 7 grams of total fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 85 milligrams of sodium, 21 grams of total carbohydrates, 0 grams of dietary fiber, 13 grams of total sugars, 13 grams of added sugars, and less than 1 gram of protein.

SPOTTED – 1/15/2019

Here are some interesting new and limited edition 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.

Quest Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Bar

Quest Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Bar

(Spotted by Sarah R at Vitamin Shoppe.)

Quaker Kids Organic Whole Grain Bars  Chocolate  Strawberry

Quaker Kids Organic Whole Grain Bars (Chocolate & Strawberry)

(Spotted by Noreen at Tops Friendly Markets.)

Detour Lean Muscle Chocolate Candy Crunch Bites

Detour Lean Muscle Chocolate Candy Crunch Bites

Detour Lean Muscle Cookie Dough Bites

Detour Lean Muscle Cookie Dough Bites

(Spotted by Sarah R at Vitamin Shoppe.)

Herr s Pimento Cheese Flavored Cheese Curls

Herr’s Pimento Cheese Flavored Cheese Curls

(Spotted by @inluvwithlove at Liberty Gas.)

Limited Edition Big Game Ritz Crackers

Limited Edition Big Game Ritz Crackers

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

Sargento Sunrise Balanced Breaks

Sargento Sunrise Balanced Breaks

(Spotted by Joe C at Sam’s Club.)

Larabar Kid Chocolate Chip Cookie

Larabar Kid Chocolate Chip Cookie

(Spotted by Noreen at Wegmans.)

BelVita Honey Chocolate Chip Breakfast Biscuits

belVita Honey Chocolate Chip Breakfast Biscuits

(Spotted by Rachel C at Target.)

Kashi Mixed Berry Soft Baked Breakfast Bars New Recipe

Kashi Mixed Berry Soft Baked Breakfast Bars New Recipe

(Spotted by Sarah R at Target.)

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.

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