Kroger's The Truly Awesome Chocolate Chip Cookies

How does one judge a cookie?  Every person has a cookie that just does it for them and there is no other cookie that compares.  So, trying a different brand, style, or recipe is something that many people never do.  Fortunately, I am not one of those people unwilling to take the plunge and try something different.

This nondescript box is something that thousands of people will most likely walk past on a daily basis.  It's not super-colorful, it's not got cartoon characters, it doesn't even have a bunch of different font types.  I, however am willing to take a plain box off the shelf and give it a shot.

Let's talk about the ideal cookie.  Lots of chocolate is a must (if we're talking chocolate chip, which we are).  It must not be too brown-sugary nor should it taste like flour.  It must be the right size, shape, and texture.

So, when I opened up these cookies, those are the things I made sure to pay attention to.  First, the level of chocolate was really good, far better than I was expecting.  The dough used is pretty good.  I don't feel like I need to rinse any extra brown sugar or flour out of my mouth after I finished eating them.  The size is good, they're small enough to dip but big enough that non-dippers can still feel like the cookie is right for them.  The shape is good, nice and round without looking like they came off of a long tube.  The texture is a bit crunchy HOWEVER, we are a family that loves softer cookies, and the crunch was perfectly avoidable for us.  First, we had the option of the old-fashioned milk dip method.  The cookies are also made to soften up in the microwave, so we tossed them in for about 20 seconds (we have a really low-wattage microwave) and they were nice and chewy (and warm and yummy).  So, the crunch is perfect for those who like them, but for those of us that don't there is a fail-safe built in.

All things considered, these cookies are a good buy.  It is definitely worth looking into the nondescript blue box the next time you are cruising the isles looking for something to satisfy your sweet-tooth.

A Special thanks to Kroger and BzzAgent for giving our family the opportunity to try these cookies.