With it being National Biscuit Day and having just done a PG Tips review, it would be remiss of me not to mention something of the dunking variety. With Maryland having reminded of the day's significance I thought it only right that I review their now classic of the biscuit tin, the chocolate chip cookie.
THOUGHTS
The packet is unapologetically bright and bold with its shiny red wrapping, jolly 'Maryland' font and graphic declaring the product to be the nation's favourite cookie. Indeed, in terms of shelf standout, this packaging manages to draw the eye and lure it in with the promise of something that, even if just momentarily, will brighten the darkest and dullest of days - and we can certainly get a few of those up here in the North :)
Opening the packet, the very pleasant scent of cookie dough wafts out. The loose cookies are relatively small in appearance (around 5cm at their widest); however, they're a decent thickness and, for their size, weigh in at a respectable 9-11g each. Studded with chocolate chips, which can be a bit unevenly distributed in parts (though this makes them feel a bit less machine made to me), the cookies have a nice even bake and are very appetising.
Taking a bite, the cookies, being of the hard variety, provide a nice crumbly texture and slight sweetness which is delightfully punctuated by the chocolate chips with their darker, cocoa-rich notes. Of course, with dunking the textures are rather sacrificed but it does intensify the core flavours a little and is just the thing if you want that quick hit of sweet cocoa. Also, I should point out that, dunking-wise, Maryland's offering is, literally, a tough little cookie with it lasting a pretty impressive 23 seconds in a freshly made cuppa.
SUMMING UP
A cheery little product with good shelf standout, Maryland Chocolate Chip Cookies have stood the test of time and are now a staple of many a British biscuit tin. Indeed, they may be small and understated when compared to newer offerings, but they're good on price, boast impressive dunking stats and pack in enough deliciousness to keep the nation coming back to them.
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