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Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
As The Cookie Crumbles: Here's Why Fans Are Boycotting Crumbl Cookies
As The Cookie Crumbles: Here's Why Fans Are Boycotting Crumbl Cookies originally appeared on Parade. When it comes to consumer power, our collective dollars hold a shocking amount of influence and value. Where we choose to spend our money can have an impact on the environment and public health, influence state and national politics, and even dictate the causes we inadvertently support. Sure, we may not know exactly where our hard-earned cash ends up—and you could argue that money is continually circulating anyway—but we can at least try to be conscious about the businesses we patronize and what things we align ourselves with. 😋😋SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & more in our daily Pop Kitchen newsletter🍳🍔 This philosophy has been made increasingly evident in recent months as several brands and corporations have faced public backlash from consumers who disagree with their stance on political issues like DEI and immigration. Target, for example, has seen a significant decline in business after making the decision to scale back its diversity initiatives amid pressure from the Trump administration. Other companies like Walmart and McDonald's have also started to feel the sting of boycotts, and it looks like there's one more brand to add to the a decidedly unexpected twist, fans are calling for a boycott of Crumbl Cookies after a Tiktok posted by a former employee threatening to 'expose' the brand went viral. According to @ post, Crumbl Cookies allegedly fired her after three years and then called United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on her. "I just got fired from Crumbl Cookies after three years, so now I'm exposing everything they never wanted customers to know," the caption reads. The user then goes on to accuse the company of using pre-made or frozen cookie dough, recycling recipes, and simply using the giant mixers for aesthetic purposes rather than a functional one. While she doesn't provide any additional context for what lead to her firing and the shady move that led to her being deported, the video has already amassed over 8 millions views and thousands of comments calling for a complete boycott of the brand. 'Never going back to Crumbl. Calling ICE on an employee is unforgivable,' said one person. 'Crumbl Cookie is mid anyway,' commented someone else. One alleged employee even said that they were going to quit. So far, there have been no reports of an ICE raid at Crumbl Cookie, but that hasn't stopped fans from calling it quits on the brand. Regardless, this is one story we'll definitely be paying attention The Cookie Crumbles: Here's Why Fans Are Boycotting Crumbl Cookies first appeared on Parade on Jul 22, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 22, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Scottish Sun
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I tried the £2 viral M&S Crumbl Cookie dupes and one tastes just like an iconic chocolate treat
Read on to find out which one was my favourite SNACK ATTACK I tried the £2 viral M&S Crumbl Cookie dupes and one tastes just like an iconic chocolate treat POSH supermarket M&S is becoming famous for its viral bakery treats - but are the latest Crumbl Cookie dupes any good? The posh supermarket has launched three new Chunked N' Loaded cookies with both a topping and filling, and they've been compared to Ben's or Crumbl Cookies. Advertisement 4 Senior Consumer Reporter Adele Cooke tried the new M&S viral cookies They cost £2 each and come in Raspberry Cheesecake, Pistachio and Chocolate & Hazelnut flavour. The Sun's Adele Cooke put them to the test to see how they compare to others on the market and if they are really worth the hype. Raspberry Cheesecake Cookie I'd never say no to a slice of raspberry cheesecake so I was excited to give this cookie a try. The biscuit is full of a raspberry cheesecake-style centre and is topped with raspberry chunks and a drizzle of white chocolate. Advertisement 4 I was surprised by the Raspberry Cheesecake Cookie, which smelt amazing Credit: Newfoods UK The cookie looked tasty and smelt amazing when I took it out of the bag. When I bit into it the outside was crunchy while the centre managed to stay soft and gooey. There was quite a lot of raspberry filling, which helped to keep the cookie moist. Advertisement But I wouldn't say the biscuit had a strong cheesecake flavour and I could only really taste raspberry. Score: 4/5 Pistachio Cookie I'm a big fan of pistachio and enjoyed trying the viral Dubai chocolate and M&S Big Daddy Pistachio bar, so I was excited to tuck into this cookie. 4 The pistachio cookie was disappointing and dry in the centre Credit: Newfoods UK Advertisement M&S describe it as a mixture of nutty and zesty, with white chocolate chips, nibbed pistachios and a hint of Sicilian lemon oil, with a pistachio and cream cheese-style centre. It's topped with a white chocolate drizzle and crushed pistachios. I had high hopes for the biscuit but was thoroughly disappointed. The cookie was dry and crumbly, almost like a shortbread biscuit. Advertisement There was no gooey pistachio paste, as you find inside Dubai chocolate. It didn't really taste of pistachio and the chunks of nuts did little to add to the flavour. The hint of lemon was the only thing I could taste and overpowered the pistachio. This biscuit was nothing like the Crumbl cookies I've tried in the US and left me feeling disappointed. Advertisement Score: 1/5 Chocolate & Hazelnut Cookie Last but not least was the Chocolate and Hazelnut cookie, which I'm sure is set to be the most popular with shoppers. 4 The Chocolate & Hazelnut Cookie was my favourite and tasted like Nutella Credit: Newfoods UK The biscuit combines dark chocolate chips with crunchy nibbed hazelnuts. Advertisement Inside it has a rich, oozy chocolate and hazelnut centre and it is topped with a swirl of milk chocolate and a handful of roasted hazelnuts. The chocolate cookie was far the most eye-catching and made my mouth water just looking at it. When I bit into it the cookie was so soft it fell apart in my mouth. The chocolate filling was very similar to Nutella and was rich without being overpoweringly nutty. Advertisement I couldn't help myself and ate the whole thing. Of all the cookies I tried, it reminded me the most of Crumbl biscuits I had tried in the US. The texture and filling were similar to the Buckeye Brownie Cookie as both are crunchy while still being soft in the centre. Score: 5/5 Advertisement Verdict I was pleasantly surprised by the M&S cookies and can see them being popular with those who have a sweet tooth. At just £2 each they expensive for just one cookie, when you can get a bag of four from M&S' bakery for around £3. In comparisons, they are cheaper than Crumbl, which is only available in the US and costs around $28 for a box of six. Whereas you can get a box of seven cookies for £14 from Ben's Cookies, which these ones have also been compared to. Advertisement They don't have as much filling as the Crumbl version but I preferred them as they were less sickening. I can see them being popular with those who want a sweet treat on the go or an afternoon pick-me-up. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
Daily Mirror
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I tried the new M&S chunky loaded cookies but have complaint'
Marks & Spencer's new Chunked n'Loaded cookies come in three different flavours - chocolate and hazelnut, raspberry cheesecake and pistachio - and one woman who tried all three has issued a verdict Shoppers with a sweet tooth will be pleased to know Marks & Spencer has launched new chunky loaded cookies in three different flavours. On Wednesday (July 9) the supermarket released its chocolate and hazelnut, raspberry cheesecake and pistachio Chunked n'Loaded cookies, much to the delight of fans. The M&S website states: 'Get ready to upgrade your cookie game – these chunky, single-serve delights are made to a rich all-butter recipe, hand-finished and baked in store every day for that proper bakery-style bite. And because we don't do ordinary, these are the first cookies on the high street to be both filled and topped.' Content creators on social media have been eager to try the new cookies, including food and drink influencer Angelina Perello-Javar. Known on TikTok for reviewing new and viral foods to see if they are 'Angelina-certified', she shared a video on the platform to share her verdict on the cookies. The London-based food fan said she paid £2.10 for each cookie and shared that they are supposed to be similar to the famous Crumbl Cookies in the US. She first tried the chocolate and hazelnut cookie and said: 'Oooh, these cookies are bigger than what I expected. 'This is what the inside of the chocolate cookie looks like. It's definitely loaded, but the question is, will it load my belly?' Taking a bite of the cookie, she immediately got flavours similar to Nutella thanks to a burst of hazelnut and admitted she was 'impressed.' This cookie is made with dark chocolate chips and crunchy nibbled hazelnuts with a 'rich, oozy chocolate and hazelnut centre,' finished off with a swirl of milk chocolate and some roasted hazelnuts, according to M&S. Angelina gave it a 7.5 out of 10. The foodie then moved onto the raspberry cookie that boasts a cheesecake-style centre, white chocolate chips, a drizzle of white chocolate and freeze-dried raspberries. After taking a bite, she was visibly blown away and told viewers that she liked this cookie 'so much more than the chocolate' as she found it 'richer' and 'creamier'. She rated this cookie a nine out of 10. Before sampling the last cookie, the content creator added: 'I genuinely don't know how the pistachio cookie is going to top that.' M&S has described the pistachio cookie as a 'moreish mix of sweet, nutty and zesty' with white chocolate chips, nibbed pistachios, and a 'hint of Sicilian lemon oil' with a 'smooth pistachio and cream cheese-style centre'. It is also topped with a white chocolate drizzle and crushed pistachios. Angelina held up the pistachio cookie and showed what it looked like on the inside. She bit into it and didn't look too happy as she questioned if it was 'even pistachio.' The foodie complained that it 'tastes like a lemon cookie, not a pistachio cookie.' Taking another bite to make sure, she confirmed that it did taste of lemon and claimed she couldn't taste any pistachio cream. Angelina scored the pistachio cookie a 5.5 out of 10 since she revealed she isn't keen on lemon. TikTok viewers in the comment section of her post agreed that it tastes of lemon. One said: 'Finally someone who said the pistachio tastes like lemon.' Another added: 'Omg I tried the pistachio one today and I also thought it tasted more of lemon. Was gutted as I love pistachio.' A third chimed in: 'Tried these today and didn't love them. The pistachio was literally lemon and barely had any pistachio flavour. The raspberry was really nice though.'
Scottish Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
M&S launches new ‘epic' sweet treat rivalling iconic US brand and shoppers are drooling
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MARKS and Spencer's have launched an 'epic' sweet treat which rivals an iconic American snack. Another shopper even said that they are 'better' than similar cookies on the market. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 M&S have launched a delicious sweet treat Credit: M&S 3 The brand's huge range of cookies regularly go viral Credit: M&S The brand new M&S cookies have both a topping and a filling, just like products from Ben's Cookies and Crumbl Cookies. Costing just £2, the M&S Chunked N' Loaded cookies also come in three flavours. The Raspberry Cheesecake and Chocolate & Hazelnut flavours have flown off the shelves, but shoppers are particularly excited about the pistachio flavour. One TikToker raved: 'For someone who had a crumbl cookie, these are better.' Another said: 'It's like a Ben's Cookie, it's literally the same texture… it's a throwback. 'It's not dry at all, squidgy centre, crunchy outside.' A fellow social media user even described them as 'epic'. The delicious snacks are made freshly in M&S' famed in-store bakeries. The supermarket chain's bakery regularly goes viral for its incredible baked goods, with thousands of customers rushing to buy the Eton Mess Milkshake. A twist on the dessert dish, the milkshake combines raspberry and strawberry flavours and is topped with whipped cream, dried raspberries and meringue. Foodies race to buy new Dubai chocolate Easter egg in popular supermarket - the 'filling is crazy' and it's selling FAST It costs just £4.25 to buy and is part of M&S' summer menu. The supermarket has also added a strawberry matcha to its menu, along with a cake based on the one featured in the Mathilda movie. The news comes after Dubai-style chocolate became a huge hit online, with hundreds of brands incorporating the pistachio-flavoured sweet treat into their products. Lidl launched a Dubai-style chocolate cream in May, while Aldi have started selling their own bar for just £3.99. Meanwhile, Waitrose were forced to impose a two-bar limit on its Dubai-style chocolate bars as fans were taking so many of them home. Signs quickly began to appear in stores, which read: 'No more than 2 bars per person please… because we want everyone to have the chance to enjoy our delicious chocolate. 'Thank for your understanding." A spokesperson for the brand added: 'Due to the incredible popularity of this product, we want to make sure that as many customers as possible have the opportunity to try it.'
The Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
M&S launches new ‘epic' sweet treat rivalling iconic US brand and shoppers are drooling
MARKS and Spencer's have launched an 'epic' sweet treat which rivals an iconic American snack. Another shopper even said that they are 'better' than similar cookies on the market. 3 3 The brand new M&S cookies have both a topping and a filling, just like products from Ben's Cookies and Crumbl Cookies. Costing just £2, the M&S Chunked N' Loaded cookies also come in three flavours. The Raspberry Cheesecake and Chocolate & Hazelnut flavours have flown off the shelves, but shoppers are particularly excited about the pistachio flavour. One TikToker raved: 'For someone who had a crumbl cookie, these are better.' Another said: 'It's like a Ben's Cookie, it's literally the same texture… it's a throwback. 'It's not dry at all, squidgy centre, crunchy outside.' A fellow social media user even described them as 'epic'. The delicious snacks are made freshly in M&S' famed in-store bakeries. The supermarket chain's bakery regularly goes viral for its incredible baked goods, with thousands of customers rushing to buy the Eton Mess Milkshake. A twist on the dessert dish, the milkshake combines raspberry and strawberry flavours and is topped with whipped cream, dried raspberries and meringue. It costs just £4.25 to buy and is part of M&S' summer menu. The supermarket has also added a strawberry matcha to its menu, along with a cake based on the one featured in the Mathilda movie. The news comes after Dubai-style chocolate became a huge hit online, with hundreds of brands incorporating the pistachio-flavoured sweet treat into their products. Lidl launched a Dubai-style chocolate cream in May, while Aldi have started selling their own bar for just £3.99. Meanwhile, Waitrose were forced to impose a two-bar limit on its Dubai-style chocolate bars as fans were taking so many of them home. Signs quickly began to appear in stores, which read: 'No more than 2 bars per person please… because we want everyone to have the chance to enjoy our delicious chocolate. 'Thank for your understanding." A spokesperson for the brand added: 'Due to the incredible popularity of this product, we want to make sure that as many customers as possible have the opportunity to try it.'
