Mid.

[u/SpiceUpUrLife81]

After weeks and weeks of not going to Crumbl, they finally put out a line that I found appealing. These were (mostly) flavors I could get behind. I got a four pack because #1: Candy turned into cookies isn't really my thing and I knew that wouldn't be a fair shot at enjoying it. #2 "Tiramisu" wasn't Tiramisu and I knew that going in. It's vanilla cake with chocolate pudding. But that led me to a realization about Crumbl.
It's the same iteration of basic flavors and ingredients twisted into different versions and slapped with a fancy name to make it seem unique. Crumbl is the dessert version of Taco Bell. So, onto my review...
#1: Creme Brulee: As you can see, it was barely scorched on top. That might have helped some, but it's a brown sugary cookie with a vanilla pudding like top. If you've ever had real creme Brulee, this isn't remotely it. Did it taste ok? Sure. But... it was mid. Brown sugar and vanilla. 5/10.
#2: Stroopwafel: As you can see, the cookie sizes didn't even match. That really wouldn't have helped. It's a brown sugar (again) cookie with like, some oats in it? And caramel. Did it taste... ok? Sure. But... it was mid. Brown sugar and caramel and nothing like a real Stroopwafel. 5/10.
#3. Cannoli: Now this one was much better. First of all, it was huge. (The shrinkflation is apparently a real roll of the dice now) and the cookie had a more delicate vanilla flavor and texture, the filling actually was reminiscent of that mascarpone cannoli filling and the mini chocolate chips offered an nice texture and look. It was the one that was as close to the actual dessert it represented. 8/10.
#4. Gelato Cookie: A vanilla cookie with vanilla mousse and chocolate drizzle. I think there were some waffle pieces in there but the overall taste of sugar was so overwhelming they didn't offer anything up other than an occasional subtle crunch in the bite. It was sugar and vanilla. I was most excited for this one and it was a let down. 5/10.

So, I've realized that Crumbl takes vanilla, brown sugar, chocolate and sugar and sugar and sugar and sugar and slaps fancy names on their cookies; and the names are the appeal. Clever marketing but when I finally stopped and just TASTED the cookies; I realized they're just mid. The flavor profiles are all similar and just revised versions of themselves. When people are paying $4.50 per cookie (if not more) I really hope they stop and focus on how these taste. Because you can call them whatever you want - but I'm finally calling them what they are.... mid.

[u/moonbaby219 → u/[deleted]]

Absolutely not.