{"id":20948,"date":"2016-12-13T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-12-13T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=20948"},"modified":"2021-01-07T20:44:10","modified_gmt":"2021-01-08T06:44:10","slug":"review-trader-joes-its-sedimentary-my-dear-cookie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2016\/12\/13\/review-trader-joes-its-sedimentary-my-dear-cookie\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Trader Joe\u2019s It\u2019s Sedimentary, My Dear Cookie"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Trader<\/a><\/p>\n

On picking up Trader Joe\u2019s It\u2019s Sedimentary, My Dear Cookie mix, I couldn\u2019t help but roll my eyes a little. The precious Mason jar, the muted tones of the \u201ccandy coated chocolate drops,\u201d the cutesy crowd-sourced name. I wanted to trust the company that\u2019s kept me in Speculoos Cookie Butter all this time, however. I read the instructions – mix butter and egg, dump entire jar in. <\/p>\n

Wait. What?<\/p>\n

\"Trader<\/a><\/p>\n

First rule of Cookie Baking Club is: cream the butter and sugar first. Most cookie recipes (and all mothers) will tell you that whipping the sugar and butter together until pale and fluffy before everything else is cookie gospel. It\u2019s what makes them light and airy. Now Trader Joe was telling me not to. I feared ending up with hockey pucks – something your childhood friends\u2019 hippie parents would give you, saying \u201cThese are better than Chips Ahoy, trust me!\u201d <\/p>\n

Initial impression opening the jar was the smell of OATS! The oat force was strong with this one. Peanut Butter chips and graham cracker crumbs were present, although aromatically invisible. The dough came together quickly in my mixer – less than 30 seconds. Second rule of Cookie Baking Club: Don\u2019t overmix!<\/p>\n

\"Trader<\/a><\/p>\n

Using a loosely-packed 2-Tbsp scoop, I was able to form 30 cookies, despite the label stating it would make 18. That\u2019s a pretty good yield. Next – refrigerate the dough for two hours. <\/p>\n

\"Trader<\/a><\/p>\n

TWO HOURS? What kind of patience and willpower does Trader Joe\u2019s think I have? With a tiny fridge, I had to cram every other cold item I own into the crisper bin so these free-range oat balls could chillax.<\/p>\n

Eventually, it was time to bake. Since they were cold, the dough didn\u2019t spread or flatten much – more like puffed out into domes. <\/p>\n

\"Trader<\/a><\/p>\n

I must admit, these cookies surprised me. <\/p>\n

\"Trader<\/a><\/p>\n

They\u2019re dense, but not potential deadly weapons in a food fight. More than 4 might leave you feeling like there\u2019s rocks in your belly, though. They were crumbly on the outside and soft on the inside.<\/p>\n

After baking, the oats piped down and let the peanut butter chips and graham cracker crumbs dominate the flavor, which I appreciated. <\/p>\n

\"Trader<\/a><\/p>\n

I would have liked more \u201ccandy coated chocolate drops\u201d for color, but overall, this was a pretty decent cookie mix. Could be a nice gift for busy parents, kids, or anyone who wants to upgrade from the \u201ccut and bake\u201d pre-made cookie dough.<\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – 1\/8 cup (as prepared per directions) \u2013 200 calories, 70 calories from fat, 8 grams of fat, 5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 25 milligrams of cholesterol, 115 milligrams of sodium, 28 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 12 grams of sugar, and 3 grams of protein.)<\/small><\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/b> $4.99
\nSize:<\/b> 23 oz. jar
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Trader Joe’s
\nRating:<\/b> 7 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Easy to make. Nice earthy peanut butter and graham cracker flavor. Presentation is gift-appropriate.
\nCons:<\/b> Could use more \u201ccandy coated chocolate drops.\u201d Cynics might contract charming-itis from the whole thing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

On picking up Trader Joe\u2019s It\u2019s Sedimentary, My Dear Cookie mix, I couldn\u2019t help but roll my eyes a little. The precious Mason jar, the muted tones of the \u201ccandy coated chocolate drops,\u201d the cutesy crowd-sourced name. I wanted to trust the company that\u2019s kept me in Speculoos Cookie Butter all this time, however. 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