SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 11/30/2018

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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.

Peanut Butter Co Hazelnut Spread

Peanut Butter & Co Hazelnut Spread

(Spotted by Sylvia at Sprouts.)

Terra Chips Made with Avocado Oil Sweet Chipotle

Terra Chips Made with Avocado Oil Sweet Chipotle

(Spotted by Sarah R at Whole Foods.)

The Butcher Shop Teriyaki Beef Jerky and Original Turkey Jerky

The Butcher Shop Teriyaki Beef Jerky and Original Turkey Jerky

The Butcher Shop Jalapeno Beef Jerky

The Butcher Shop Jalapeno Beef Jerky

(Spotted by Sylvia at Sprouts.)

Market District Smokehouse BBQ Virginia Peanuts

Market District Smokehouse BBQ Virginia Peanuts

(Spotted by Bob K at Giant Eagle.)

Prego Garden Harvest Chunky Zucchini Italian Sauce 18JRWAL

Prego Garden Harvest Chunky Zucchini Italian Sauce 18JRWAL

(Spotted by John R at Walmart.)

Sprouts Maple Bourbon Gravy Booster

Sprouts Maple Bourbon Gravy Booster

Sprouts Organic 100 Raw Unfiltered Honey Creamy

Sprouts Organic 100% Raw Unfiltered Honey Creamy

(Spotted by Sylvia at Sprouts.)

Litehouse Organic Coleslaw and Ranch Dressings

Litehouse Organic Coleslaw and Ranch Dressings

(Spotted by Rachel J at Safeway.)

Kodiak Cakes Caramel Oatmeal Unleashed

Kodiak Cakes Caramel Oatmeal Unleashed

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Tom Thumb.)

2s Company Specialty Crisps Goji Berry Coconut

2s Company Specialty Crisps Goji Berry & Coconut

(Spotted by Rachel J at Safeway.)

Safeway Open Nature Gluten Free Almond Flour

Safeway Open Nature Gluten Free Almond Flour

(Spotted by Rachel J at Safeway.)

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.

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.

FAST FOOD NEWS: Sonic Steakhouse Bacon Cheeseburger

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Sonic Steakhouse Bacon Cheeseburger

Sonic recently replicated the flavors of a Philly cheesesteak into a footlong. But now it’s venturing to reproduce the flavors of a steakhouse with its new Steakhouse Bacon Cheeseburger.

The burger features a 1/4-pound 100 percent pure beef patty, bacon, grilled onions, cheese, and a smoky black pepper mayo on a bakery-quality brioche bun. It’s available for a limited time at participating locations.

If you decide to give it a try, you can get the burger with an order of medium tots for $4.99.

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

(Image via Sonic.)

QUICK REVIEW: Lindt Limited Edition Snickerdoodle White Chocolate Truffles

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Lindt Limited Edition Snickerdoodle White Chocolate Truffles

What are Lindt Snickerdoodle White Chocolate Truffles?

In search of a seasonal treat that didn’t involve pumpkin, spices, peppermint, or any of the usual suspects, I came across Lindt’s Snickerdoodle White Chocolate Truffles. After years of spiced lattes and eggnog mochas, I’m ready for something different.

These truffles have a snickerdoodle-flavored white chocolate ganache center surrounded by a white chocolate shell with cookie inclusions.

Lindt Limited Edition Snickerdoodle White Chocolate Truffles 2

How are they?

Clearly, these won’t appeal to the white-chocolate-isn’t-really-chocolate-and-shouldn’t-exist crowd, but those grinches would probably object to snickerdoodle being called a seasonal flavor in the first place.

Lindt Limited Edition Snickerdoodle White Chocolate Truffles 3

Both the shell and center have a flavor reminiscent of speculoos cookies, which are like fancy European snickerdoodles made with brown sugar and spices. The cookie pieces remain crispy and add a bit of crunch, something I usually don’t care for in my chocolate. In this case, it brought to mind the eponymous cookie, so I didn’t mind.

Is there anything else you need to know?

Pro Tip: Maximize your enjoyment of these truffles by not munching down on them like they’re M&Ms. Pop one in and let your body heat melt the outer shell. By the time that happens, the ganache center will also have begun to melt, and then burst out in a flavor avalanche. Yes, I’ve put too much thought into this, but I’m serious about my chocolate.

Conclusion:

These truffles don’t taste like grandma’s snickerdoodles, which might disappoint some. Personally, I’ll take the deeper, more complex flavor of a speculoos over an ordinary snickerdoodle anytime. (Sorry, Grandma.)

Purchased Price: $4.49
Size: 6 oz. package
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (3 truffles) 220 calories, 17 grams of fat, 13 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 5 milligrams of cholesterol, 35 milligrams of sodium, 16 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 15 grams of total sugars includes 12 grams of added sugar, and 2 grams of protein.

FAST FOOD NEWS: McDonald’s Signature Crafted Recipe Mushroom & Swiss

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McDonald's Signature Crafted Recipe Mushroom & Swiss

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

This new McDonald’s Signature Crafted Recipe Mushroom & Swiss should not be confused with the McDonald’s Signature Crafted Recipe Swiss Mushroom Melt that sprouted up about this time last year and then shriveled away soon after, never to be seen again.

Last year’s version featured 1/4 lb. beef patty, seasoned mushrooms, two slices of Swiss cheese, and a garlic and herb sauce (which, if you didn’t read the link above, ruined the burger). This year’s comes with a 1/4 lb. fresh beef patty, seasoned mushrooms, a slice of Swiss cheese, crispy onions strips, and a creamy bistro aioli on an artisan roll.

The burger has 660 calories, 36 grams of fat, 12 grams of saturated fat, 1.5 gram of trans fat, 90 milligrams of cholesterol, 920 milligrams of sodium, 52 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, 10 grams of sugar, and 33 grams of protein.

Of course, like all Signature Crafted Recipes, it’s also available with Buttermilk Crispy Chicken or Artisan Grilled Chicken. And, if 1/4 lb. of beef isn’t enough for you, you can get a Double Mushroom & Swiss Burger that includes two beef patties and two slices of cheese.

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

(Image via McDonald’s.)

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: M&M’s Milk Chocolate Bars (2018)

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M M s Crispy Mint Milk Chocolate Bar

M&M’s Crispy Mint Milk Chocolate Bar

M M s Crispy Milk Chocolate Bar

M&M’s Crispy Milk Chocolate Bar

M M s Almond Milk Chocolate Bar

M&M’s Almond Milk Chocolate Bar

M M s Peanut Milk Chocolate Bar

M&M’s Peanut Milk Chocolate Bar

M M s Milk Chocolate Bar

M&M’s Milk Chocolate Milk Chocolate Bar

I don’t even know if I’m using the proper names for these. For example, is it M&M’s Crispy Mint Milk Chocolate Bar or Crispy Mint M&M’s Milk Chocolate Bar? But if it’s the latter then folks might think, even though it’s clear on the wrapper, that this has Crispy Mint M&M’s. But, if the former is correct, then we’d get the M&M’s Milk Chocolate Milk Chocolate Bar. Oh, AP Styleguide, you’re no help. (Spotted by Bob K 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.

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