Name: Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Mint
Brand: Hershey’s
Place Purchased: Liquor Store (Hollywood)
Price: $.85
Size: 1.55 oz
Calories per ounce: 142
Type: Chocolate/Mint
I love these bars. Well, I did when they first came out. The thing is, I’m not sure they’re out now. I checked the Hershey’s site and didn’t find any mention of the Cookies ‘n’ Mint being reintroduced ... so is this a very old bar? It was certainly dusty. (Again, I’d love it if Hershey’s started putting freshness dates on their products.) While they’re at it, the packaging is a little deceiving - it’s milk chocolate, not some sort of green stuff like the picture shows.
That aside, when these were out and widely available I preferred the “nuggets” format. I don’t know why, but the flat bar didn’t make the crunchy parts sing as well. I think the surface area isn’t good for the chocolate either, I think it makes it all more prone to temperature changes.
But I digress.
This is a minted milk chocolate bar with small chocolate cookie bits (think of the cookie part of an oreo crumbled into minty chocolate). It’s a great combination. I think the crunch provides a nice contrast, and the fact that the cookie isn’t terribly sweet offsets the sweetness of the milk chocolate.
I hope this bar gets reintroduced or at least the nuggets will be available for a limited time every year. If you like this bar, I suggest the Harry London Cookie Joys as an excellent substitute.
Rating: 8 out of 10 (would be more if the bar were fresher)
UPDATE: See my Cookie Joys and Cookies ‘n’ Mint Nuggets head to head post.
I like these two. A great Halloween candy in the nugget size. One of the better mass produced chocolates.
I really hope they at least bring back the nuggets every fall.
They’re back!!!! YUMMY~ Just ordered a box myself…actually 2 of them. Don’t care if they go straight to my thighs or my butt either!
Yes, Cookies ‘n’ Mint is definitely back on the shelves. Yesssss.
By the way, I like your blog. It’s great!
I haven’t had this newer mint bar, but used to LOVE LOVE LOVE the original version in the 1990s, the Hershey’s Chocolate Mint bar. If I can find this newer one, I will certainly buy it. Why can’t Hershey offer these online or something? I mean isn’t mint chocolate ice cream a popular flavor? I don’t like the regular Hershey’s bar… too sweet and not chocolatey enough. The Cadbury milk chocolate bar is much better for plain chocolate. The original Mint Hershey’s bar was awesome. Very chocolately, minty with great crunchy bits. It also came in a big, ,thick chunkier version.
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I have procurred a box of these delicious candy bars. I’m willing to part w/ them for $4.50 per bar. Email me if interested soon, b/c they probably wont last long, if you know what I mean. I can’t help myself; they taste so good.
shirley
Shirley - Would you mind sharing the code on the back of the package?
Hey everyone, i was wondering if anyone knew what happened to the nuggets of hersheys…they were white..and had red and green specks in them from christmas and they were very good…and they were minty…anyone know? because i really have been craving them and i think they were limited edition or something…if anyone knows something send me an email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) thanks
Tay - Hershey’s brought back the White Chocolate and Specks at Christmas this year in a Mint Miniatures Mix (limited edition) - it was mixed in with minted milk chocolate and mint special dark bars.
However, you might find the Candy Cane Kisses are really what you’re looking for - it’s a white chocolate with mint flavoring to it and little nonpariels in it. Look sharp as they were also a holiday limited edition item.
You maybe be able to find them on eBay.
I have a recipe for Hoilday Mint Log that was in a magazine years ago, and it calls for the Cookies and Mint candy bar. Am I able to order this. It is excellant and would be glad to share with others if interested. Please let me know.
Thank You,
Charlotte Rhodes
wow haven’t heard this one yet ^^ put this on my search ^^
Let’s start a petition to bring back Hershey’s Cookies and Mint candy bar.
a few years back i tried the hershey’s cookies and mint chocolate bar…i’ve been looking for this bar again and have been unable to find it in any stores.i hope hershey reintroduces this again….does anyone know where i could possibly find these bars…..
My all time favorite candy bar!!!! Please bring it back!!!
I REALLY LOVE HERSHEY’S COOKIE’N'MINT CANDY BARS,IT WOULD BE NICE IF THEY COULD BE SOLD ONLINE OR IN STORES IN ARIZONA.SUCH AS WALMART,BASHA’S,SAFEWAY,DOLLAR TREE,FAMILY DOLLAR,DOLLAR GENERAL.YOU REALLY DONT KNOW HOW GRATEFUL I WOULD BE..LOL
I love this candy too. I CALLED Hershey to find out why they didn’t make it anymore and they said bad sell rate. Can you believe that? I will allow myself to get fat for the candy!!
a group of us will sign the petition to bring it back/we should bombard hershey with calls and letters asap
This is my all time favorite! Please bring it back
These were my favorite candy bars ever. I’m not sure why Hershey’s decided to discontinue them, but according to the comments above, they need to rethink that- I know it would make one girl very happy
Omg these were great! They need to bring them back
I know this is an older blog, but in the event anyone is still searching, they just started selling this again in Canada! I picked some of them up at the Hershey store in Niagara Falls! By far, I have ALWAYS been obsessed with this flavor chocolate bar and it is still as good as I remember. The interesting thing is that they are marketing this flavor as new!?! I hope they start carrying this again in the states! I know they used to bring it back as a limited edition christmas flavor!
You guys really need to bring Hershey’s Cookies n’ Mint back out. It is very good especially around the holidays.
I really would love it if they brought this candy
Back it’s my all time favorite evry now and then
Rarely u can find it at Christmas time please bring it back
! 1/4/2012
It’s back! Picked up a bar today
Dear VP:
You forgot to include one important detail in your comment. WHERE DID YOU FIND IT?
With love,
Cookies n Mint Lover
Omg!!vp where did you find Hershey cookiess n mint bar?? I’m so in need to find one. Its my all time favorite…please post some info.asap..thanks
I believe that’s a Canadian bar, I’m not certain if it’s available in the United States.
Yes I found it in Toronto, Canada. It has been off the shelves for years here as well but just saw it in the store the other day. Package says “new” on it as to imply it has never been in the market before.
Heres the pic of the packaging
http://tinypic.com/r/28bwpea/6
Vp can you post the name of the store so I can place a order!!thanks
They won’t ship so you’ll have to find some other avenue to get them. Not sure if other grocery stores are carrying them as well.
I bought it from Loblaws Superstore. Google it and it will pop up…they have a few other chains associated owned by them such as No Frills & Fortinos as well.
P.S I bought 5 more bars today!
Oh…..this is awesome I was just talking about how much I loved these candy bars and haven’t been able to find them for years…..someone told to check certain site that sell candy that is not on the shelves anymore…..I still haven’t seen them on the shelves but I can promise I will be keeping an eye out…..most of the time when I talk about these candy bars Boone has a clue what I’m talking about….I’m just glad I’m not the only one that remembers them…..yahhhhh….....
I eat mostly raw foods due to allergies. I LOVED eating Cookies n Mint candy bars. However, with my allergies I can’t enjoy them anymore. However, I found a healthy alternative which tastes just as great! It’s the NuGo dark chocolate mint bar…it’s gluten, and dairy free! I had one yesterday and it was soooo good! I’m so happy to have found something to indulge in..that won’t leave me feeling yucky or pack on extra pounds!
I love this dar can’t find it anywhere for year hope the bring it back soon
I crave one now….bring it back dammit!!!!
I loved it.it was so delicious I want it back!
just found them in nugget form at target as part of the holiday candy assortment. 10 oz bag. 11/7/2014
Just got some cookies aND mint nuggets at my local walmart. $2.88 for 10 Oz bag!
I really need these in my life! How many signatures needed? I know my chocolates and these are AWESOME!!!
I just bought 7 bags of the cookies and mint nuggets at Kroger! It’s a miracle!
not sure if anyone will get an update on this thread but these are back at walmart! its on the official hershey page that they brought them back as a walmart exclusive. i just finished eating most of a bar taste just like i remember from the 90’s!
THANK YOU STACY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just found one today been looking for them for years…
I found these tonight at Walmart! I am sooooo glad so many spoke up and requested they bring these back! They did change the color to brown instead of green splash on the package, but still taste just like I remember! 11/18/16
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