Big Island Candies New Product Alert: Haupia-Flavored Confections

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I have become a huge fan of Big Island Candies products, now that I can get them on Oahu from their store in Ala Moana Center. When I was asked if I wanted to sample their upcoming product release, I did not hesitate at all! 

Starting on March 22, 2024, you can find these haupia-inspired confections at Big Island Candies' stores on Oahu and on the Big Island, and on their website at bigislandcandies.com.

The Haupia White Dipped Macadamia Nut Shortbread features their signature macadamia nut shortbread, dipped in a creamy white coating made with pieces of coconut. 

These cookies come in gift boxes of about 17 individually wrapped cookies, perfect for gift-giving or for snacking on in your home or office.

Each cookie is diagonally dipped by hand by Big Island Candies' employees at their Flagship Store and Factory in Hilo on the Big Island. If you have not ever been to their Flagship Store, you need to go! They have an open kitchen area, and if you're lucky, you'll get to see the hand-dipping in action! It's amazing how consistent they are with the hand-dipping. 

The Haupia Macadamia Nut Bark consists of dry roasted macadamia nuts and crisp rice, held together by a white coating with coconut bits, giving it a subtle coconut flavor. 

An 8.5 ounce bag includes approximately 5 pieces of bark. 

I suggest pairing this with a cup of hot Kona coffee - the bark is rich!

Prices are as follows:

Ala Moana Store (1450 Ala Moana Blvd, near Center Court):

• Haupia White Dipped Macadamia Nut Shortbread: $20
• Haupia Macadamia Nut Bark: $16.50

Hilo Flagship Store and Online:

• Haupia White Dipped Macadamia Nut Shortbread: $19
• Haupia Macadamia Nut Bark: $15.50

This product release aligns with the Merrie Monarch Festival, one of the biggest events of the year in Hawaii. The event takes place in Hilo from March 31 to April 6, 2024 

 

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Big Island Candies Introduces Everything In It Except the Bagel Products!

Big Island Candies Everything in It Except the Bagel products

I love sweet and salty snacks so I was super excited to try Big Island Candies new Everything In It Except the Bagel savory products as part of a media preview. The first is a snack mix with your favorite crunchy snacks covered with a blend of savory seasonings: salt, garlic, onion, sesame seed, and more.  The second is a new macadamia nut shortbread blended with the savory seasoning called Macadamia Nut Shortbread with Everything In It Except the Bagel!

I thought I was going to like the snack mix more, but I really love the cookie! You just can't beat the texture and flavor of a Big Island Candies shortbread cookie and I really like the sweet salty taste of the Macadamia Nut Shortbread with Everything In It Except the Bagel!

These two new products would make a great gift for parties, pot lucks or just for snacking!  Also they are great to ship or bring on your travels as there are no worries of any chocolate melting.  Available on Oahu at the Ala Moana location.

Macadamia Nut Shortbread with Everything In It Except the Bagel! 

Small gift box for $16.50 contains approximately 20 individually wrapped cookies.

Everything In It Except the Bagel Snack Mix

$10.00 for 5.5oz bag

    

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The Dirty Cookie

Not too long ago I teased a friend who nearly bought something off of an Instagram ad, telling him that he needs to be careful because sometimes the ads are "too good to be true" (the product he wanted to buy did indeed have a lot of bad reviews and complaints about the company).

So when I found myself purchasing The Dirty Cookie online because of a Facebook ad, I laughed at myself.  

I did do my research before actually submitting my purchase, and found that there were many favorable reviews, so I eagerly awaited my box - the Birthday DIY Cookie Shot Decorating Kit,

It came with 6 cookie shots, 6 edible decorations, sprinkles, and chocolate chips to melt.  

We decorated our cookie shots and filled them up with milk, and they were so delish!

The cookie itself was soft and chewy - just the way I like my cookies, and it was really tasty!

Being able to sip the milk straight from the cookie was a lot of fun.

You can fill it up with ice cream, cookie dough, booze, and more!

Visit https://www.thedirtycookieoc.com/ to get a fun edible treat for yourself or a friend!

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