Reese's has really been going crazy with new versions of their classic peanut butter cups. Sometimes the experiment is successful (Nutrageous, Caramel) and sometimes it's just so-so (Mixed Nuts, the Elvis edition). Now they've gone all the way to ... gah.
The new Reese's Whipps is a candy bar that features peanut butter flavored nougat and has 40% less fat. It also has at least 40% less taste than a regular Reese's Peanut Butter Cup. Or maybe I should say more taste, just different. In fact, it's kinda hard to eat because it tastes like someone took nougat and dipped it in sugar. There's hardly any peanut butter or chocolate taste the nougat is so overpowering.
The original Reese's is still my favorite candy bar, so I'll be sticking with that.
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11-17-2007 @ 9:09AM
bui said...
well i thought they were tasty. and it's nice to have something that's not so incredibly/sickeningly sweet and still have PB/chocolate together. Woo/hoo!
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11-17-2007 @ 10:06AM
John said...
I tried one of these on a whim when picking up some other stuff at the store. It basically takes like very sugary styrofoam. You are correct -- not very appealing in the slightest. :-)
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11-17-2007 @ 10:19AM
Deuz Augustine said...
The more kinds of chocolate I try, the worst Reese's tastes.
If you ever get the chance (this is pretty off-topic), try out Green & Black's Maya Gold chocolate. It's amazing.
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11-17-2007 @ 1:57PM
Heidi said...
This is terrible. The waxy, fake chocolate that it's coated with is unforgivable.
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11-18-2007 @ 8:01AM
Susan said...
didn't think they had much of a taste, nothing like a good ole Reese' Peanut butter Cup
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11-22-2007 @ 12:41PM
Tara said...
This is an American company and they donate to Autism Research & Treatment
Makes an awesome gift!!!!! I got one for my sister and she loves it!!!!!
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1-20-2008 @ 8:54PM
Sunshine said...
This explains why it has 40% less fat. Remove the peanut butter, chocolate, and sugar, there goes the flavor.
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