3 Words: Tim Tam Slam

I first enjoyed this amazing treat while living in Japan; a friend from Australia brought some back from Christmas holiday. Back in the US, I looked for them in the international section at several stores without luck. More recently, my brother returned from a trip Down Under, raving about the Tim Tam Slam. Then suddenly last week, while I was wandering the aisles of Target, looking for stocking stuffers, there they were! I got 3 boxes of Tim Tams to share with my family over the holidays.

I’m thrilled to announce that “Australia’s Favorite Cookie” (but wouldn’t they say Favourite?) is available at a Target store near you for a limited time. Please go out and buy some today, so that Pepperidge Farm & Target continue to produce and sell this yumminess. To fully enjoy said yumminess, however, you also need to read (maybe print out?) this post. PF has risked underappreciation of the Tim Tam by neglecting to explain the best way to enjoy them.

They’re fudge-coated chocolate wafer cookies, with a choice of either chocolate creme or caramel filling between the wafers. Sounds good enough, right? But the real trick is to take a small bite off the 2 opposite corners, then dip one end into a hot drink (I recommend coffee or cocoa). Sip the other end like the cookie is a straw, and as soon as you feel the drink reaching your mouth, pop the entire thing into your mouth (the “Slam”). If you wait too long, you’ll end up with a chocolate mess in your hand. If you time it just right, A-mazing!

Yes, I know this is supposed to be a mommy blog…mommies like chocolate, right? And in the interest of these cookies being available when my son is old enough to eat them, I’m encouraging you to GO BUY SOME RIGHT NOW!!!!! They’d be a fun addition to whatever you’re doing for New Year’s Eve.

Think I’m a little over-enthusiastic? Check out NYC Food Guy’s post. He’s also raving, and calling for positive feedback to Pepperidge Farm. Otherwise, they’ll only be available through March 2009. At the PF website, you can view videos made by other devotees. Also, here’s a coupon for $1 off your purchase. What are you waiting for? Put your kid in the car and get some Tim Tams!

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