Cookie Craze
Chocolate chip cookies are an absolute favorite that most people can’t get enough of. But that being said, not every chocolate chip cookie is made equally. Next time you’re at the grocery store, consider this list and avoid certain cookies while stocking up on others. After all, your taste buds deserve the best.
1. Mrs. Fields
Lots of people love Mrs. Fields cookies, and it’s understandable as they’re nostalgic and soft and just so charming looking. But you have to admit that the pre-packaged grocery store ones artificially sweetened flavor is so noticeable. These individually wrapped cookies are a bit pricey and overwhelmingly sweet, and not in a good way either.
2. Partake
Partake is another one of those healthy cookies, offering everything from vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO cookies. While the cookies themselves are crunchy in texture, the flavor is just way too mild. You’ll also be pretty disappointed by how few chocolate chips are in each cookie.
3. Breaktime
These cookies are cheap, affordable, and, according to the label, great for dunking. However, this is often just a hint that the cookies are super dry. While they may feel nostalgic, reminding you of the cookies contained in your childhood lunchboxes, nostalgia won’t be able to save them from their blandness.
4. Great Value
Great Value is Walmart’s signature brand, and while they do promote good prices, no one said anything about taste. So, it’s no surprise that the cookies look better than they taste. They’re crumbly, messy, lack butteriness, and just have this artificial sweetness to them.
5. Grandma’s
If you want a large single soft cookie, then you might be lured in by Grandma’s. While these cafeteria-style cookies look like the nostalgic favorite, they don’t taste like it. The chips are sparse, and there is an oily coating that seems to linger throughout. Plus, there’s really no flavor, and they’re not even all that sweet.
6. New Moon Kitchen
This is a vegan cookie alternative that’s produced in Toronto, Canada. While they’re packaged healthy and certainly look good-for-you, the flavor just doesn’t translate. The cookie comes across as stale, and it tastes very vegan too, but not in a satisfying way.
7. Simple Mills
Simple Mills is another healthy vegan cookie that is made of crunchy almond flavor. As you take them out of the box, you’re greeted with a dusty look. It doesn’t necessarily taste bad, but just lacks the buttery, chocolatey flavor you might be expecting in a cookie. It’s a solid, healthy option, though, just maybe not for a chocolate chip cookie stand-in.
8. Mulino Bianco Cuoricini
These cookies are made by an Italian brand and are those adorable heart-shaped ones. Similar to biscotti, this cookie is supposed to be crispy and rich. But in reality, it just breaks apart and lacks any distinct flavor.
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9. Highkey
Highkey is another low-sugar and low-carb option, and they probably achieve that through the use of very tiny cookies. Additionally, the cookie comes across tasting too sweet due to the use of erythritol. That being said, it is keto-friendly, but quite expensive for a lackluster experience.
10. Keebler Chips Deluxe
This cookie does have some benefits going for it, mainly the amount of chocolate chips they get in there. But when it comes to texture, it’s very dry and sandy, which is the last thing you want in a cookie. With that beach-like texture, the flavor just doesn’t hit.
Now that we talked about the worst cookie brands out there, here are 10 you should stock up on instead.
1. President’s Choice
This Canadian brand certainly delivers and has been doing so since 1988. They’re known for having a generous chip content and plenty of that bold chocolatey flavor that shines through. Some even note a slight coconut undertone, but either way, the nostalgia here is hard to beat.
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2. Chips Ahoy!
In terms of sheer quality and flavor, these cookies are not the best. But that being said, their nostalgia and consistency make them a staple that must be honored. Chips Ahoy will always be that reliable and accessible performer and belongs in every lunchbox just the same.
3. Famous Amos
These cookies are appropriately famous and are just the fix you need if you’re craving a crunchy snack. In fact, they’re extra crunchy and balance out with an indulgent but not overwhelming taste. Due to their mini size, it’s impossible to eat just one.
4. Tate’s Bake Shop
While these are a bit more expensive, they might be worth it, especially if you like thin and crisp chocolate chip cookies. They really have that fanciful packaging, and more than deliver with a buttery cookie with a caramel aftertaste. They’re certainly the top pick for the sophisticated cookie connoisseur.
5. Celebration
As the name would suggest, these cookies are worth celebrating. They have that indulgent buttery content and are even coated in chocolate. So, if you’re a chocolate lover, this brand definitely elevates the experience while staying true to the classic format.
6. Newman’s Own
These impressive cookies use brown butter flavor to ramp up the points. Thanks to that formula, they have everything from a soft inside to that snapping outside. Perfectly balanced and well-textured, these are a worthwhile cookie to have.
7. Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse
If you think of cookies when you think of Pepperidge Farm, then it’s likely for good reason. These cookies are refined, flavorful, and have that snappy texture you want. They come across like shortbread, and that’s definitely a good thing.
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8. Pepperidge Farm Montauk
These are a bit more expensive than the other, mostly because they’re the premium kind. You’ll get everything from the bakery-style packaging to the rich buttery taste. But just be ready for that price hike.
9. Back to Nature
As the name would suggest, this cookie is all about making a good cookie with natural ingredients. That means they avoid high-fructose corn syrup and similar artificial ingredients. You can think of it as a cleaner Chips Ahoy alternative.
10. Entenmann’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
These soft-baked cookies are a fan favorite of those who like the bakery feel. Just the texture alone is indulgent and soft. Plus, the flavor and texture is perfectly moist and chewy, making this the perfect bakery-style cookie to bite into.
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