For a similar reason, good thing I'm writing this review on Trader Joe's Key Lime Tea Cookies. The Rodgers weren't terribly sold on them - too strong flavor, too much powdered sugar, etc etc. Me? Listen: I've spent the past year or so finally cultivating some sense of self control for the first time in my adult life. I threw it completely out the window when it came to these cookies.
Not gonna lie: I basically ate the whole package myself. Over several days, yes, but man, what a glorious run these were. Every cookie seemed better than the previous - the crumbly texture of the cookie middle, the quickly intensifying lime flavor in all it's soursweet citrusy glory, all of the sugar adding a sweet balance. Oh goodness.
As for Sandy? Well, I think she may have gotten a couple of them, if any. I asked for her take, and about all she said was "I bet they tasted good." What I do know is she really liked TJ's key lime pie (which these were very similar in taste to sans gingery crust) so if given a fair chance to adequately assess these cookies, I can't imagine her going lower than her score on that. For me? Just two small quibbles: There is a lot of sugar dusted on top, perhaps a little too much here and there - I coughed out a dust cloud or two, but that may have been more my excess than potential cookie foul. Also (and Sandy and I share this) - no idea what kind of tea to have with them. These are too potent to pair up with many teas - have a suggestion? Share it! Regardless, I'm going near-perfect here.
Bottom line: Trader Joe's Key Lime Tea Cookies: 8.5 out of 10 Golden Spoons
It took me awhile to get these, then noticed my daughter had these at her apt. and they were half gone.. so bought some and will try these after reading your review.
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DeleteI remember Trader Joe's had these years ago, probably back in the 90s and I loved them. I can't possibly buy them now, knowing that ... I will eat the whole tub.
ReplyDeleteLol yeah...me too!
DeleteI could save the powered sugar and use it for other desserts. Since it might have some tang in the sugar.
ReplyDeleteThese are great. I had them at a friend's house. she actually took a napkin and wiped off a lot of the powdered sugar. And then she put key lime curd between two cookies to make cookie sandwiches! So good!
ReplyDeleteI loved these too! They are definitely not for the casual key lime fan, but I liked the intensity. I couldn't eat more than a few in one sitting, though (maybe that's not a bad thing....).
ReplyDeleteThese are delicious, and you don't need a lot to get your fill =) Love.
ReplyDeleteIf it took you several days to finish the container, you should count that as a victory. Shows excellent control.
ReplyDeleteMine were weirdly salty - the last taste I got with every cookie was salt. I pawned them off on my parents who were in town visiting for a weekend.
ReplyDeleteThe package I purchased were salty as well. No one in my house could stand the salty taste. I ended up pitching them.
ReplyDeleteI love some good key lime, and these hit the spot. Not too much sugar IMO--it just balances some of the tartness. And they are on the small side, so I just eat 1 oe 2 to get my fix--and the tub will last for quite a while. For me, this isn't the type of cookie/treat that encourages gorging until they're gone. And that's a good thing. Small, intense flavor bites!
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried these (yet!), but my first thought for tea would be a ginger, or ginger blend. That is, depending upon whether these are more tart vs sour. Maybe I should go pick some up; you know, for a totally scientific gastronomic experiment. :c)
ReplyDeleteI thought I would love them, but they have a harsh bitter taste to them along with the lime sourness and the sweet confectioner's sugar. It is like the bitter pith of a grapefruit rind that I just couldn't get used to. Back to the key lime cheesecake!
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