If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you probably know I have a soft spot for ice cream sandwiches, or in this case, gelato sandwiches. I also really like snickerdoodle cookies. They’re not my absolute favorite, but they’re a classic in my book. I stumbled upon these Ricco Gelato Sea Salt Caramel Snickerdoodle Gelato Sandwiches while casually wandering through every aisle at Costco (as one does on a lazy weekend). I was pleasantly surprised to find a new product—especially an ice cream/gelato sandwich—since I had just reviewed an ice cream item recently. Unlike the honeycomb version, these Costco snickerdoodle gelato sandwiches felt much more traditional, and I had high hopes for them.
Snickerdoodle and Gelato History and Heritage
The snickerdoodle cookie was most likely created in Germany, though the origin of the name remains unknown. There are several theories online, but nothing definitive. The first recorded use of the word snickerdoodle appeared in the Oxford English Dictionary in 1889.
Gelato is the Italian word for all types of ice cream, but in English, it typically refers to the Italian-style frozen dessert. Gelato was created in the 16th century by Cosimo Ruggeri and later perfected by Bernardo Buontalenti in Florence, Italy. It’s made using a custard base mixed with milk and sugar, heated to 85°C (185°F) for pasteurization, and then cooled to 5°C (41°F).
Costco Snickerdoodle Gelato Sandwiches Overview
The package displays an image of the Gelato Sandwiches, and each sandwich is individually wrapped. Each sandwich is about the size of a hockey puck or a typical cup coaster in circumference. The sandwich is not too thick—just slightly smaller than two Rice Krispies treats stacked on top of each other.
Store: Costco
Price: $15.99
Quantity/Package Size: 8 sandwiches per package
Manufacturer Information
Company: Ricco Gelato
Company Background: I could not find any information regarding this brand
Product Origin: USA
Costco Snickerdoodle Gelato Sandwiches Rating and Review
Detailed Review:
- Taste/Quality: These sandwiches were extraordinary. I was shocked by how soft the snickerdoodle cookies were and how smooth the gelato was. The cookie had a great chew and felt premium. The gelato was rich with sea salt flavor but not overly sweet. If you know me, “not too sweet” is probably one of the best compliments I can give. The snickerdoodle cookies weren’t the best I’ve ever had, but considering they’re frozen and not rock-hard, that’s a win in my book.
- Packaging: Each sandwich is individually wrapped.
- Value for Money: At around $2 per sandwich, these are more on the premium side, but I think they’re well worth the price given the quality.
- Pros:
- The perfect amount of sweetness
- Not too heavy or overwhelming in size
- Cons:
- Maybe a few too many calories
- Recommendation: Overall, this is probably my favorite dessert in recent years. I can easily see myself enjoying these often, and I’m already looking forward to picking up more once I run out!
Costco Snickerdoodle Gelato Sandwiches Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Serving Size | 1 Sandwich |
|---|---|
| Calories | 340 |
| Total Fat | 13g |
| Carbohydrates | 50g |
| Protein | 5g |
| Sodium | 220mg |
| Cholesterol | 50mg |
Costco Snickerdoodle Gelato Sandwiches Ingredients
Snickerdoodle cookie(enriched bleached wheat flour {wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine, mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid}, sea salt caramel gelato(Gelato{milk, cream, sugar, non-fat milk, contains less than 2% of: locust bean gum, guar gumn, carrageenan, mono & diglycerides}, caramel {non-fat milk, sugar, dextrose, soybean oil, butter[cream], sodium bicarbonate, lactase, potassium sorbate [preservative]}, seat salt), sugar, butter {pasteurized cream, lactic acid}, eggs, invert sugar, sodium bicarbonate, sodium aluminum sulfate, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon).
Allergy Information
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