Gluten Free Cookies: WOW Lemon Burst Cookie - Product Review #95

Gluten Free Cookie: WOW Lemon Burst Cookie

PRODUCT NAME:                          Lemon Burst Cookie

BRAND:                                         WOW Baking Company

COST:                                           $9.00 (6-pack)

SIZE:                                             2.75oz each 

COST PER OZ:                              $1.50/cookie $0.54/oz

CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE:            YES

CERTIFICATION AGENCY:             GFCO

ORGANIC:                                     NO

CERTIFICATION AGENCY:             N/A

VEGAN:                                         NO

GLUTEN FREE FACILITY:              UNKNOWN

LOCATION OF FACILITY:              Washington

SHELF LIFE:                                 21 Days

*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.   

         

REVIEW:
WOW Baking Company has an entire line of delicious Certified Gluten Free baked goods.  The other day, WOW Baking Company sent us their new cookie, Lemon Burst, to try.  What started off as a seasonal flavor for spring and summer has been such a big hit, that it is now available year round.  WOW Baking Company describes it as a light and soft baked cookie with a refreshing burst of lemon flavor.  This is a perfect description of this cookie and boy is it delicious. 

The flavor of lemon is a very strong flavor that can be very tricky to master.  After tasting this cookie, it looks like WOW Baking Company has done just that.  The flavor of the cookie is great.  It’s basically a sugar cookie with just a hint of lemon citrus flavor.  WOW uses lemon oil to flavor, rather than pieces of lemon or lemon zest, to flavor this cookie.  I think this was a great choice.  Instead of the strong lemon flavor, you end up with just the aroma of lemons.  Combine that with the light and soft texture of the cookie and you’ve got a home run here.  WOW uses their special gluten free flour in these cookies, which is a blend of brown rice, sweet rice and tapioca.  The texture of the cookie is most like that of a butter cookie.  It is soft, moist and extremely light.  It almost has the texture of a fine cake.   

Overall, we thought this cookie was excellent.  After having one, you’ll know right away that it’s one of those cookies that you will end up craving because it’s so good.  This is probably one of the best tasting gluten free cookies I have ever had and at $1.50 each for a fresh baked cookie, it’s actually a pretty decent value.  The shelf life is pretty impressive too at 21 days.  It might not seem like much, but you have to remember that this is a fresh baked cookie.   For a full list of retail locations or more information regarding this cookie, visit WOW’s website at: www.wowbaking.com.

Taste: The taste of this cookie is very refreshing.  It is basically a sugar cookie that has a slight hint of lemons.  The cookie itself is great too.  It is extremely light and soft much like a butter cookie and cake hybrid.    

Labeling:  The labeling on this cookie is very simple.  Everything is on 2 stickers; one of the logo and one of the ingredients.  One thing that I noticed was missing was the nutrition facts, which can be found on their website. 

Packaging:  This cookie is individually wrapped in plastic. 

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RATING:

Texture:                 5             

Taste:                     5             

Value:                    4

OVERALL:              4.7

Reviewed 032111 by Calvin C. 

Gluten Free Cookies: WOW Oregon Oatmeal Cookie - Product Review #90

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.   

         

REVIEW:
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. 

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.