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Do you remember when cupcakes were the “it dessert”? Between the late ’90s and early 2000s, specialty cupcake shops began popping up everywhere across the country, proving there’s more to cupcakes than just chocolate, vanilla, and Funfetti. As the cupcake craze died down, it made way for a broader, more eclectic world of baked goods—one that welcomed the rise of a tiny French cookie called the macaron.
What were once considered enigmatic and exclusive to high-end French patisseries, macarons have now become a staple in many bakeries nationwide, including those of major grocers. Trader Joe’s, for one, has amazing macarons that rival some of the ones I’ve had from upscale pastry shops—at a much more affordable price point, too.
Now, TJ's is putting a whole new spin on the delicate French pastry, and I can't wait to try it.
Trader Joe's New Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches
Trader Joe’s has truly done the unthinkable: sandwiched creamy chocolate ice cream in between two crispy and airy meringue cookies for a dessert that looks fancy but delivers all the nostalgic joy of the ice cream sandwiches from our childhood.
“Mmm, I love them,” said TikToker @traderjoestalia upon biting into one of the palm-sized cookie sandwiches. “That little bit of crunch mixed with the soft, rich ice cream is amazing. And it’s holding its shape, it’s not falling apart…These exceeded my expectations.”
Judging from the comments on the video, fans are more than excited about the new offering. "NEED THIS NOW!!" commented one TikTok user. "ARE YOU KIDDING ME! I need this," added another.
Each box contains two individually wrapped sandwiches with instructions to defrost the treat for five minutes before consuming. If that seems like a long time to you, I'm right there with you. I don't know how Trader Joe's expects us to be so patient, but clamping down on an ice-hard cookie also doesn't sound fun, so it's wise to wield as much patience as possible with this one.
The Chocolate Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches are rolling out now to stores nationwide. Considering how much shoppers love Trader Joe's standard macarons, I have a feeling these won't remain in the freezers for very long. In other words, you better scoot on over to your local neighborhood grocer tout suite!
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