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| Gluten Free Cookies: WOW Oregon Oatmeal Cookie |
PRODUCT NAME: Oregon Oatmeal Cookie
BRAND: WOW Baking Company
COST: $3.89
SIZE: 13 cookies / 8oz
COST PER OZ: $0.30/cookie $0.49/oz
CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE: YES
CERTIFICATION AGENCY: GFCO
ORGANIC: NO
CERTIFICATION AGENCY: N/A
VEGAN: NO
GLUTEN FREE FACILITY: UNKNOWN
LOCATION OF FACILITY: Washington
*These statements are based on the information printed on the product packaging. We cannot verify the accuracy of this information. For verification of the statements above, please contact the manufacturer.
After trying WOW Baking Company’s chocolate chip cookie and seeing how much we liked those, we decided to give their Oregon Oatmeal a try as well. I’m not quite sure what Oregon Oatmeal is, but my best guess is that it is WOW Bakery Company’s own creation. The packaging states that this cookie is “A new “TWIST” on an old favorite.” By adding bits of cranberries and apricots they have improved a classic, and boy did they do a good job.
Bite into this cookie and you’re truly in for a treat. The cookie is soft and textured like your traditional oatmeal cookie. The thing that surprised me was that this cookie was actually chewy. Gluten is usually what makes a cookie chewy; the more gluten in it, the chewier it is. WOW has obviously figured this out and has added chewy dried fruit to the mixture to make up for it. You end up with a great tasting cookie with the perfect blend of textures. I can honestly say that if I didn’t know prior to tasting it that it was gluten free, I would never have guessed it.
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| Nutrition Facts and Ingredients |
This cookie is all about balance. As we talked about, the texture of the flakey gluten free cookie is balanced with the chewiness of dried fruit, but that’s not the only role the dried fruit is playing in this cookie. The dried cranberries and apricots also play a big role in the flavor balance of the cookie. Let’s face it, an oatmeal cookie on its own is pretty boring. It has great texture and has some flavor, but in the end it is just an oatmeal cookie. The addition of dried fruit to an oatmeal cookie is what makes it stand out. WOW did their homework when selecting sweet dried apricots and tart dried cranberries. The two balance each other very well and we all get to enjoy a great tasting oatmeal cookie that WOW has dubbed Oregon Oatmeal.
After tasting this Oregon Oatmeal Cookie and their Chocolate Chip Cookie, we are becoming big fans of WOW Baking Company. For a full list of retail locations or more information regarding this cookie, visit WOW’s website at: www.wowbaking.com.
Taste: This oatmeal cookie is the perfect balance of textures and the perfect blend of flavors. It is a soft chewy cookie that is perfectly flavored with tart dried cranberries and sweet dried apricots.
Labeling: The labeling on this package is much like their packaging for their chocolate chip cookies. The graphics are simple and clean. One thing that I noticed about these cookies is that the “enjoy by” box is empty. I’m not sure if it was missed or if you are supposed to fill it in yourself, but I think that is something the manufacturer should specify.
Packaging: WOW say that you should eat these cookies within 2 weeks if left out, but if frozen, they can last up to 12 months. To make this possible, they have packaged their cookies in a freezer safe package.
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RATING:
Texture: 5
Taste: 5
Value: 4
OVERALL: 4.7
Reviewed 031611 by Calvin C.
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