If you’ve been shopping at Trader Joe’s for any length of time, you probably know that Trader Joe’s has carried these mini ice cream cones in a variety of flavors for a really long time. We used to buy them for our kids because they were a great little snack and not a full-on ice cream cone which can get kind of messy with little kids.
Right now Trader Joe’s lists four flavors of Hold The Cone ice cream treats if you add the dairy free version called “Hold The Dairy” and their regular flavors, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip and Coffee Bean but they have offered Vanilla and Mint in the past.
Each cone is about 100 calories and is a perfect little snack for when you don’t want a real ice cream cone. I’ve never done a formal review of the Hold the Cone ice cream because it’s just one of those things. I look forward to doing a full review of them soon.
But new this week is a product called Hold The Cone Tips. Which is kind of a weird name but whatever. At first, I thought it was another frozen ice cream treat but these are in the cookie section and are not frozen.
These are waffle like cookies that are filled with dark chocolate. That’s it. Waffle cone tips and dark chocolate. There are about 17 or so in a box.
These “cookies” cones are fairly small but if you look at them by weight, they are similar size and calories to a cookie.
Final Thoughts
In conclusion, Trader Joe’s “Hold the Cone Tip” cookies are an interesting and innovative snack, but they fall a bit short of expectations with a score of 6 out of 10. Mimicking the iconic “Hold the Cone! Mini Ice Cream Cones,” these cookie variants offer a unique experience by focusing solely on the waffle cone’s crunchiest part, filled with smooth dark chocolate. Their colossal crunch and chocolatey center are indeed delightful, but they lack the full experience of the original ice cream cone treat. The fact that they require no refrigeration and are highly portable is a significant plus, making them a convenient snack for on-the-go. However, for those seeking the creamy and rich experience of the original ice cream cone, these cookies might not fully satisfy. They are a great addition to Trader Joe’s cookie collection for those who prefer a crunchier, chocolate-filled snack, but they don’t entirely live up to the legacy of their ice cream counterparts.
Ingredients
- WAFFLE CONE (WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, COCONUT OIL, WATER, SOY LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER], SALT, COCOA POWDER)
- DARK CHOCOLATE (UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER])
- CONTAINS SOY, WHEAT.
- MAY CONTAIN MILK.
