REVIEW: Limited Edition Peppermint Bark Oreo

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Limited Edition Peppermint Bark Oreo Cookies

Hey, did you guys finish your Halloween ensemble yet?

Are you starting to think about which side dishes you’re gonna be cooking up for Thanksgiving?

Well, guess what? None of that matters anymore, because it’s officially Christmas season.

Sorry, but I don’t make the rules, Nabisco does, and with the release of new Peppermint Bark Oreo, you might as well start duct-taping the Christmas lights to your gutter. It’s here. There’s no fighting it.

Peppermint Bark still feels like a relatively new thing to me. I feel like I never had it until about a decade ago, but it has already become one of my winter staples.

Chocolate and peppermint have always been a winning combo. But there’s something about the mix of white and dark chocolate with those peppermint pieces that do it for me. It’s as if someone reinvented a Hershey-style bar AND the candy cane while improving on both of them. (Hershey’s Candy Cane bar is also excellent.)

Peppermint Bark feels like a natural progression for the Oreo assembly line, and I couldn’t be more excited to try ’em.

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This probably goes without saying, but these cookies smell fantastic. Just imagine that waft you get when tearing open a sleeve of Thin Mints because the scent is identical to that.

You get your standard chocolate Oreo wafers that are “always made with real cocoa” according to the packaging. Perhaps someone was calling the validity of the chocolate into question, so they felt the need to reassure everyone. I guess it’s nice to know.

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While you can never go wrong with the iconic chocolate Oreo, the peppermint flavored crème is the star of the show here. It toes the line between minty and sweet nicely. I’m always a bit nervous companies will go overboard with the peppermint oil, and leave me feeling like I ate an Altoid instead of a cookie.

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Not only does it taste good, it’s crispy. Yes, “Crispy Crème,” which I’m pretty sure Nabisco couldn’t flaunt due to trademark laws. The crème is peppered with sugar crystals that mimic peppermint candies. They give it a nice little crunch, and unlike actual candy canes, don’t chew like shards of glass.

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Nabisco’s willingness to get creative with the crème has been my favorite thing about this seemingly endless Oreo-issance. Whether it be adding popping candies or rice crisps, any inclusion made to the crème has enhanced the Oreo. The peppermint crème and sugar crystals are so good here that I didn’t even bother eating the actual cookies a few times.

I know Oreo has had mint flavors in the past, but they’ve perfected it here. Peppermint Bark Oreo Cookies are a winner.

Here’s hoping these last on shelves long into the new year. If you love Peppermint Bark, but don’t feel like paying lots of money for the fancy tin it comes in, pick up Peppermint Bark Oreo, it’ll do the trick.

Purchased Price: $2.98
Size: 10.7 oz. package
Purchased at: Walmart
Rating: 9 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (2 cookies) 140 calories, 6 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 85 milligrams of sodium, 21 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 13 grams of sugar (includes 13 grams of “added sugar.”) and less than 1 gram of protein.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 10/30/2018

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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.

Boar s Head Seasonal Selection Chocolate Mint Dessert Hummus

Boar’s Head Seasonal Selection Chocolate Mint Dessert Hummus

Boar s Head Everything Bagel Hummus

Boar’s Head Everything Bagel Hummus

Boar s Head Simplicity Organic Traditional Hummus

Boar’s Head Simplicity Organic Traditional Hummus

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Market Street.)

Sam s Choice Sweet Hawaiian Onion Hamburger Buns

Sam’s Choice Sweet Hawaiian Onion Hamburger Buns

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Sprouts Sriracha Corn Sticks

Sprouts Sriracha Corn Sticks

Sprouts Cheesy Cheddar Toasted Corn

Sprouts Cheesy Cheddar Toasted Corn

Sprouts Spicy Buffalo Ranch Toasted Corn

Sprouts Spicy Buffalo Ranch Toasted Corn

Sprouts Ranch Toasted Corn

Sprouts Ranch Toasted Corn

Sprouts Sriracha Corn Sticks

Sprouts Sriracha Toasted Corn

(Spotted by Sylvia at Sprouts.)

Seattle Chocolate Mexican Hot Chocolate Dark Chocolate Truffle Bar

Seattle Chocolate Mexican Hot Chocolate Dark Chocolate Truffle Bar

(Spotted by Sarah R at Sprouts.)

Finlandia Havarti Imported Premium Cheese Slices

Finlandia Havarti Imported Premium Cheese Slices

Finlandia Cheddar Gruyera Imported Premium Cheese Slices

Finlandia Cheddar-Gruyera Imported Premium Cheese Slices

Finlandia Muenster Imported Premium Cheese Slices

Finlandia Muenster Imported Premium Cheese Slices

Finlandia Swiss Imported Premium Cheese Slices

Finlandia Swiss Imported Premium Cheese Slices

(Spotted by Tommy at Market Basket.)

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.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES (SNACK BAR EDITION) – 10/29/2018

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

Atkins Peanut Butter Protein Wafer Crisps

Atkins Peanut Butter Protein Wafer Crisps

Atkins Lemon Vanilla Protein Wafer Crisps

Atkins Lemon Vanilla Protein Wafer Crisps

Atkins Chocolate Mint Protein Wafer Crisps

Atkins Chocolate Mint Protein Wafer Crisps

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Simply Balanced Peanuts Almonds Peanut Butter With Cocoa Drizzle Nut Bars

Simply Balanced Peanuts, Almonds & Peanut Butter With Cocoa Drizzle Nut Bars

Simply Balanced Almonds Peanuts Sea Salt With Cocoa Drizzle Nut Bars

Simply Balanced Almonds, Peanuts & Sea Salt With Cocoa Drizzle Nut Bars

Simply Balanced Cashews Cherries Almonds With Cocoa Drizzle Fruit Nut Bars

Simply Balanced Cashews, Cherries & Almonds With Cocoa Drizzle Fruit & Nut Bars

Simply Balanced Almonds Coconut Nut Bars

Simply Balanced Almonds & Coconut Nut Bars

Simply Balanced Almonds Cranberries Macadamia Nuts Fruit Nut Bars

Simply Balanced Almonds, Cranberries & Macadamia Nuts Fruit & Nut Bars

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Target.)

Atkins Vanilla Pecan Crisp Bar

Atkins Vanilla Pecan Crisp Bar

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Zone Perfect High Protein Bars Banana Nut Crunch And Salted Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip

Zone Perfect High Protein Bars Banana Nut Crunch And Salted Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip

(Spotted by Amanda Y 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, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Voortman Bakery Fudge Coated Wafers

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Voortman Bakery Fudge Coated Chocolate Wafers

Voortman Bakery Fudge Coated Chocolate Wafers

Voortman Bakery Fudge Coated Peanut Butter Wafers

Voortman Bakery Fudge Coated Peanut Butter Wafers

Voortman Bakery Fudge Coated Vanilla Wafers

Voortman Bakery Fudge Coated Vanilla Wafers

Voortman Bakery Fudge Coated Salted Caramel Wafers

Voortman Bakery Fudge Coated Salted Caramel Wafers

I don’t know how to pronounce Voortman. But after coming up with three possibilities, I’ve realized that Voortman, no matter how I say it, is a fun name to say. (Spotted by Rachel C at Winco.)

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.

REVIEW: Starbucks Witch’s Brew Frappuccino

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Starbucks Witch's Brew Frappuccino

“What’s that? [Bat]’s wart, mmm! And [toad]’s breath? Nothing’s more suspicious than [toad]’s breath! Until you taste it, I won’t follow a spoonful.”

So apparently the folks over at Starbucks weren’t quite creative enough to come up with their own ingredients for the Witch’s Brew Frappuccino, so they had to take worm’s wart and frog’s breath from Sally’s soup on The Nightmare before Christmas, and they replaced the animals to avoid copyright infringement. I’m surprised they didn’t add deadly lampshade in place of deadly nightshade.

According to various official descriptions, this purple concoction also has swamp fog, goblin regret (whatever that is), and lizard scales.

I’ve got to hand it to Starbucks: this is a visually stunning drink. The orange-flavored purple base, the green-colored chia seeds, and the green sugar on top of whipped cream. Purple and green will never overthrow orange and black as the ultimate Halloween colors, but this is a fittingly spooky treat.

Will this brew gain the approval of Samantha Stephens, Winifred Sanderson, Sabrina Spellman, and Minerva McGonagall? Ehh.

While I was waiting for my drink, I overheard the barista talking disparagingly about it with a man who I assume was his boss. I didn’t dislike it like they did, but it wasn’t amazing.

The purple base tastes like generic orange Creamsicle. It was a nice enough flavor, but halfway through my Tall drink, I couldn’t really taste it. I don’t know whether I had sucked all the flavor out (like with a Slurpee), or if I had gotten numb to it. Regardless, the second half wasn’t as tasty as the first.

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The slimy, green chia seeds (bat warts, I assume) were disappointing. They had no flavor, and they seemed out of place in this drink. It’s nice to break up the monotony in a drink like this, but the chia seeds weren’t the best way to do it. At least you’re getting a minuscule amount of nutrients from their presence, right?

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Oddly enough, my favorite part might have been the green-colored sugar (lizard scales?) resting on the whipped cream. I don’t think it’s supposed to taste like anything, but it seemed better than regular sugar. But I doubt you’re supposed to consume it separately.

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If you want to try Starbucks’ Witch’s Brew Frappuccino for the seasonal novelty of it, then go for it. It’s not terrible. I love these holiday gimmicks; also, I don’t drink coffee, so I was glad to have another alternative at Starbucks. It’s a fun offering.

If, however, you’re hoping for a delicious drink, there are better ways to spend five dollars.

Purchased Price: $4.95
Size: Tall
Rating: 6 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (Tall) 270 calories, 100 calories from fat, 11 grams of fat, 7 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 35 milligrams of cholesterol, 170 milligrams of sodium, 39 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of dietary fiber, 35 grams of sugar, 4 grams of protein, and 0 milligrams of caffeine.

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