SPOTTED (SEASONAL EDITION): 10/13/2022

Here are some new seasonal products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of them, share your thoughts in the comments.

Krispy Kreme Halloween Assorted Sprinkle Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme Halloween Assorted Sprinkle Doughnuts

(Spotted by Robbie at Target.)

Betty Crocker Boo Brownies Decorating Kit
Betty Crocker Boo Brownies Decorating Kit

(Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

Nestle Coffee mate Natural Bliss Peppermint Mocha Peppermint Mocha Oat Milk Creamer
Nestle Coffee mate Natural Bliss Peppermint Mocha Oat Milk Creamer

(Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

Member s Mark Pumpkin Pie Spice Seasoning Blend
Member’s Mark Pumpkin Pie Spice Seasoning Blend

(Spotted by Robbie at Sam’s Club.)

Great Value Pumpkin Spice Bar Mix
Great Value Pumpkin Spice Bar Mix
Great Value Salted Caramel Brownie Mix
Great Value Salted Caramel Brownie Mix
Great Value Spooky Cookie PIzza Kit
Great Value Spooky Cookie PIzza Kit

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Orgain Organic Peppermint Hot Cocoa Protein Powder
Orgain Organic Peppermint Hot Cocoa Protein Powder

(Spotted by Robbie at Sam’s Club.)

Skinny Pop Popcorn Holiday Variety Snack Pack
Skinny Pop Popcorn Holiday Variety Snack Pack

(Spotted by Robbie at Sam’s Club.)

Hammond s Peppermint Marshmallows Topped with Chocolate Chips
Hammond’s Peppermint Marshmallows Topped with Chocolate Chips

(Spotted by Robbie at World Market.)

Stuffed Puffs Monster Marsh
Stuffed Puffs Monster Marsh

(Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

H E B Hayride Premium Pork Sausage
H-E-B Hayride Premium Pork Sausage

(Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

REVIEW: Reese’s Big Cup with Reese’s Puffs

Reese s Big Cup with Reese s Puffs Wrapper

When I first heard about Reese’s Big Cup with Reese’s Puffs, I had to do some mental measurements. Because as someone who has stuffed his face with the popular chocolate and peanut butter-flavored cereal enough times to be familiar with its size, I wondered if several Reese’s Puffs could fit in a Reese’s Big Cup.

Well, all that mental math was for naught because what’s inside these big peanut butter cups is not the cereal we’ve been eating as part of a complete breakfast or the only thing in the house so it ended up being dinner. What’s stuffed in these cups is less puffy and more pellet-y.

Reese s Big Cup with Reese s Puffs Top

The Reese’s cereal pieces suspended in the peanut butter are a tiny 3/16ths of an inch in diameter, and although it may not look like it in the photo below, they are plentiful. They seem to be primarily concentrated in the middle of the cup, hence the bulges in the center. But a few cereal pieces have found their way to the edges.

Reese s Big Cup with Reese s Puffs Split

Reese s Big Cup with Reese s Puffs Mini Cereal

But after eating several of these, I can’t say the mini cereal pieces enhance the flavor of the Big Cup. I’m not surprised because I assumed chocolate and peanut butter-flavored cereal would get lost in actual peanut butter and chocolate. But I’m okay with that because the mini cereal pieces provide a satisfying crunch to go along with the irresistible Reese’s flavor.

Think of that texture as what you’d get with a Crun…oh wait, this is a Hershey product, and the fine folks there sent me samples, so I mean, think of that texture as what you’d get with a Krackle bar but with a Reese’s Cup. As someone who steals is lucky enough to end up with all the Krackle miniature bars from a mini bar assortment, I love the crispy cereal pieces within the gritty, salty peanut butter.

Reese’s Big Cup with Reese’s Puffs isn’t as earth-shattering as the peanut butter cup being stuffed with Reese’s Pieces or potato chips (or maybe someday with bacon bits…just an idea, Hershey’s). Also, I can understand how this might be ho-hum to some, but I find it delightful.

DISCLOSURE: I received free product samples from Hershey’s. Doing so did not influence my review.

Purchased Price: FREE
Size: 1.2 oz bar
Purchased at: Received from Hershey’s
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (1 package) 170 calories, 9 grams of fat, 3.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, less than 5 milligrams of cholesterol, 115 milligrams of sodium, 20 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 17 grams of sugar (including 16 grams of added sugar), and 4 grams of protein.

SPOTTED: 10/12/2022

Here are some interesting new products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of them, share your thoughts in the comments.

Member s Mark Handcrafted Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Delights
Member’s Mark Handcrafted Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Delights

(Spotted by Robbie at Sam’s Club.)

Bitsy s White Cheddar Mac  Cheese Cups
Bitsy’s White Cheddar Mac & Cheese Cups
Bitsy s Extra Cheesy Mac  Cheese Cups
Bitsy’s Extra Cheesy Mac & Cheese Cups
Bitsy s Cheddar Mac  Cheese Cups
Bitsy’s Cheddar Mac & Cheese Cups

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Mindright Turmeric Ranch Popped Chips
Mindright Turmeric Ranch Popped Chips
Mindright Cinnamon Churro Popped Chips
Mindright Cinnamon Churro Popped Chips
Mindright Chili Lime Popped Chips
Mindright Chili Lime Popped Chips

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Sprouts.)

That s It Organic Crunchables
That’s It Organic Crunchables

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.)

Midtown Pizza Chorizo  Cheddar
Midtown Pizza Chorizo & Cheddar

(Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

Hill Country Fare Three Meat Personal Pizza
Hill Country Fare Three Meat Personal Pizza
Hill Country Fare Pepperoni Personal Pizza
Hill Country Fare Pepperoni Personal Pizza
Hill Country Fare Cheese Personal Pizza
Hill Country Fare Cheese Personal Pizza
Hill Country Fare Combination Personal Pizza
Hill Country Fare Combination Personal Pizza

(Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)