Product Details
Both flavors are safe to eat raw and must be kept refrigerated. Each 7 oz (198 g) package contains five servings, with each serving of five pieces totaling 120 calories.
Store Experience
Finding these cookie dough bites at Aldi can be tricky due to their limited refrigerated sweet section. It's located near the lunch meats, cold cuts, and dips. These products are distributed by General Mills and include heat-treated flour for safe consumption.
Taste Test: Chocolate Chip
The Pillsbury Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Poppins have a noticeable floury taste, lacking the rich buttery flavor found in other brands like Nestle Toll House. The chocolate chips are not very pronounced, making the base dough taste similar to basic sugar cookie dough. While the texture is enjoyable, these bites lack the richness and sweetness we prefer in cookie dough.
Taste Test: Reese's Peanut Butter
The Reese's Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Poppins are significantly more flavorful than the Chocolate Chip variety. The peanut butter taste is strong, and the texture has a delightful sugary grittiness. These bites are sweet, full of flavor, and have a true peanut butter essence, unlike traditional peanut butter cookie rolls which can be bland. Despite their high calorie content, the rich peanut butter flavor makes them a worthwhile treat.
Portion Control
One benefit of these cookie dough bites is portion control. Each pack provides a specific number of pieces, making it easier to manage calorie intake compared to buying a tub of cookie dough, which can be more tempting to overeat.
Availability Issues
Interestingly, while searching for additional peanut butter cookie products to compare, we found that many stores no longer carry the peanut butter cookie rolls. This could be a regional issue or a result of poor sales.
Conclusion
The Reese's Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Poppins stand out as a delicious, flavorful option, while the Chocolate Chip variety falls short in comparison. These snacks are ideal for those seeking portion-controlled treats. We hope to see more availability of these products in other stores besides Aldi, as we believe they would be popular among cookie dough enthusiasts. Let us know if these products are available in your area, and share your thoughts if you’ve tried them.
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