SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Herr’s Crunchy Cocoa & Marshmallow Corn Snacks

Herr's Crunchy Cocoa & Marshmallow Corn Snacks

These in a mixing bowl with a serving spoon and a pint of milk equals awesome Instagram photo. (Spotted by Chris B at Target.)

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FAST FOOD NEWS: Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s Steakhouse Thickburger

SteakhouseThickburger

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s announced their newest meat, cheese, and bread creation, the Steakhouse Thickburgers.

The new Steakhouse Thickburgers are available with either a 1/3 lb. or 1/2 lb. charbroiled, 100 percent Black Angus beef patty that topped with A.1. Steak Sauce, crumbled blue cheese, crispy onion strings, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and mayonnaise on the chains’ Fresh Baked Buns.

Wait a minute…I feel as if I’ve written this before.

(searches site)

I guess I have. (By the way, compare the photo above with the photo from the link.)

The 1/3 lb. burger is available for $5.59 and the 1/2 pound for $6.79. Either one can be ordered as a combo meal with fries and a drink starting at $8.09.

The Carl’s Jr. version with a 1/3 lb. patty has 1040 calories, 67 grams of fat, 20 grams of saturated fat, 2 grams of trans fat, 105 milligrams of cholesterol, 2070 milligrams of sodium, 73 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, 20 grams of sugar, and 31 grams of protein.

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

(Image via Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s)

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 12/10/2015

Here are some interesting new and limited edition products found on store shelves by us and your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Limited Edition Star Wars Popchips

Limited Edition Star Wars Popchips

What’s stronger than The Force? The desire for companies to put Star Wars characters on their product’s packaging. (Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

Market Pantry Frosted Sugar Cookie Ice Cream

Market Pantry Frosted Sugar Cookie Ice Cream

Market Pantry Winter Mint Sundae Cone

Market Pantry Winter Mint Sundae Cone

Frosted sugar cookie ice cream would’ve been really good in a sugar cone. (Spotted by Nicole W at Target.)

thinkThin Limited Edition Holiday Cinnamon Protein & Fiber Bars

thinkThin Limited Edition Holiday Cinnamon Protein & Fiber Bars

Soooo…Holiday Cinnamon is just cinnamon, right? (Spotted by Elizabeth L at Target.)

Entenmann's Seasonal Favorites Apple Cinnamon Muffins Little Bites

Entenmann’s Seasonal Favorites Apple Cinnamon Muffins Little Bites

Oh, Entenmann’s! You made my Entenmann’s Flickr album grow so big this year. Never stop doing what you’re doing. But do stop putting products that were introduced a year ago into packaging that says “new.” (Spotted by Chris B at ShopRite.)

Rold Gold White Dipped Honey Braided Twists

Rold Gold White Dipped Honey Braided Twists

Some of you might be thinking, “Hey, doesn’t Rold Gold already have White Dipped Honey Braided Twists?” Yes, but this one has **sprinkles**! (Spotted by Jonathan C 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.

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SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Trader Joe’s Handcrafted Chocolate Raspberry Tamales

Trader Joe's Handcrafted Chocolate Raspberry Tamales

Sweet tamales! (Spotted by Rachel C at Trader Joe’s.)

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.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Oreo Churros

Oreo Churros

This is the second product this year that’s made it way from under the convenience store heating lamps to grocery store frozen food aisles. The first being Doritos Loaded. (Spotted by David M 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.