A Sweet Treat That's Worth the Splurge

I'm always on the lookout for unique desserts that will satisfy my sweet tooth, and I recently stumbled upon a chocolate cookie that's shaped like mushrooms - it's a real conversation starter.

The colorful packaging caught my eye, and I was intrigued by the illustration of a chocolate boy with mushrooms. I'm not entirely sure what it's supposed to be, but it's certainly eye-catching!

As I opened the box, I was greeted by the aroma of milk chocolate and nutty notes, which piqued my curiosity.

I love visiting big supermarkets where my eyes get wide from the endless options, and this cookie was no exception. It's always a mix of things I need and things I don't need, but I was determined to try this treat.

When I'm full, I take my time browsing the aisles and only buy what I really need, and this cookie was definitely worth the splurge.

The price for 100 grams of cookies is 97.90, which is a bit pricey, but I decided to treat myself.

As I took the box to the checkout, I couldn't wait to try the cookies and see if they lived up to my expectations.

✔️ PACKAGING:xa0

The box is bright, colorful, and rectangular, made of soft cardboard.

I'm not entirely sure what the illustration is supposed to be – some jumping fish from a stream, maybe, and a chocolate boy? I'm not sure where the boy is, it's some kind of cartoon character.

I have to say, the mushrooms look really appetizing!

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✔️ MANUFACTURER INFORMATION:

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The text on the packaging is very small, even with a magnifying glass it's hard to read.

I copied the ingredient list to make it easier to read.

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Ingredients:

Confectionery glaze (sugar, lauric-type cocoa butter substitute

(Refined deodorized plant oils in their natural and modified forms (palm kernel, palm oil), emulsifiers (soy lecithin, sorbitan tristearate)), whole milk powder, skim milk powder, cocoa powder, cocoa nibs, lactose, emulsifiers (sorbitan tristearate, soy lecithin, polyglycerol esters and interesterified fatty acid mixtures), flavoring (vanilla)), wheat flour type M55-23, special-purpose fats (refined deodorized plant oils in their natural and modified forms (palm kernel, sunflower, palm oil)), antioxidant (tocopherols, mixed concentrate)), drinking water, sugar, invert syrup, leavening agents (ammonium hydrogen carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate), cornstarch, whole milk powder, salt, flavoring (vanilla), coloring (carotene)

ImageI've gotten to the point where I just don't bother reading through all the ingredients anymore. It's all about taste, aroma, and appearance for me.

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✔️ NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF THE PRODUCT:

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That's some really useful info for those counting calories.

Image✔️ OPENING THE CARTON BOX:

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So, what's inside the box? Ah, there's another box in there! The carton packaging has a foil packet with the product's name on it.

I ripped open the foil packet and was immediately hit with the aroma of milk chocolate and nutty notes - but I didn't see any nuts in the ingredients! Where was the nuttiness coming from?

I was curious, what would it taste like?

✔️ COUNT:xa0

To be honest, there were a ton of 'shrooms in there! I wouldn't be able to finish the whole thing in one sitting.

I didn't even bother counting them! These little guys are just so adorable!

They're spot-on, just like real forest 'shrooms!

✔️ AROMA/TASTE:xa0

The aroma is sweet and inviting - I just wanted to dive in and try it out!

The cookie's legs are crunchy, while the mushroom caps are made of milk chocolate and just melt in your mouth.

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The cookie's leg is nicely toasted, a real golden brown!

And when you bite into it, the crunch is just perfect! Mmm...

Breaking this cookie down is pure bliss.

Some of the mushroom caps are a bit wonky, but that doesn't affect the look or taste of the cookie at all.

And why should the mushroom have to be perfectly proportioned, anyway?

Underneath the rich, chocolatey hat of this dessert, I get a satisfying crunch from the cookie. All the flavors blend together, and I'm thoroughly enjoying this treat.

The chocolate is milk-based, but not too sweet. As a lover of dark chocolate, I'm not a fan of overly sugary treats, but these little mushroom-shaped cookies won me over.

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The aftertaste leaves no sweetness behind, and I can sense the aroma of nuts.

I'm not sure where the nuts are coming from, but I can definitely feel their presence.

I'll be upfront – I've already bought my third pack of cookies, and I can still taste the nuts in every bite.

✔️ STORAGE:xa0

I don't devour the entire pack of cookies in one sitting – they're just too good to finish in one go.

So, I had to think about where to store them to keep them fresh and flavorful.

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Mistake number one: I put the dessert in the fridge. The next day, I took it out, and the cookies had developed a white coating and lost all their charm.

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My second attempt at storing them was just as bad – I covered the plate with a plastic bag, and all the chocolate stuck to it.

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Now, I simply cover the dessert with a napkin and store it in the kitchen cabinet.

Occasionally, I transfer the cookies to a plastic container and cover it with a lid to keep them fresh.

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The simplest storage solution: just pour the cookies back into a foil packet and close it with a clip.

Ah, yes – I almost forgot to mention: don't hold the chocolate hat in your hands for too long, as it starts to melt quickly!

✔️ COMBINATION:These little desserts pair well with a variety of drinks:

Hot chocolateMilkTeaCoffeeJuiceCompoteI prefer to enjoy them with a cup of coffee or tea.

When the drink is too hot, the cap of the mushroom starts to melt in my mouth, and the stem loses its crunch.

I eat the mushroom first, then wash it down with tea or coffee – that's how I think it tastes better.

✔️ VERDICT:

I'm pleasantly surprised by the taste of these sweet little mushrooms with crunchy stems.

Yes, they're pricey, but they're delicious!

I liked the subtle sweetness and nutty notes.

I won't say I'll be buying this dessert every day, but I'll treat myself to these adorable mushrooms a few times a month.

✔️ PROS:Attractive packagingDelicious cookieJust the right amount of sweetnessInteresting shapeCrunchy texture

❌ CONS:

None found

✔️ SUMMARY:

I highly recommend!

Thanks for reading 🙂