Review: Late July Organic Mini White Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Organic, wheat-based cookies do not exactly sound mouth-watering, but these Late July Mini White Chocolate Sandwich Cookies were created by a mother endeavoring to make a special treat for her two young sons. The surprisingly tasty result delighted adults and children in my family.

Taste and Appearance
Each small box contains 5-ounces, approximately five servings. Upon opening the box, there is the rich aroma of chocolate -- real chocolate, not that scratch-and-sniff sticker scent. The cookies feature images of seven endangered animals. The impressions are very clear, making it easy to discern each species. Each sandwich is approximately the size of a quarter.

These cookies are sweet, but a sophisticated, multi-dimensional chocolate flavor is most prominent. The white chocolate filling is very thin, but adds a subtle something extra to the chocolate cookies without creating a waxy or greasy aftertaste.

Mini White Chocolate Cookie Sandwich Ingredients
Organic Whole Wheat Flour, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic Powdered Evaporated Cane Juice With Organic Cornstarch, Organic Wheat Flour, Organic Oleic Sunflower Oil And/Or Organic Oleic Safflower Oil, Organic Palm Oil, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Chocolate Liquor, Organic Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Powdered Milk, Calcium Carbonate, Organic Vanilla Extract, Natural Flavors, Sodium Bicarbonate, Soy Lecithin, Sea Salt

Nutrition Content
One serving, ten mini cookies, contains 140 calories with 60 calories from fat. Each serving contains 7 grams total fat, 2.5 grams saturated fat, 0.5 grams polyunsaturated fat and 2.5 grams monosaturated fat. A serving also carries 85 milligrams sodium, 60 milligrams potassium, 1 gram dietary fiber, 9 grams sugars and 2 grams protein.

Helps Support Endangered Animals
Family-owned Late July donates ten percent of the profits from the sale of this product to the Jane Goodall Institute in its efforts to protect endangered animals. The box details the inspiration for the animals on the cookies.

"After much deliberation we selected the red wolf, leatherback sea turtle, chimpanzee, Sumatran rhino, giant panda, pygmy rabbit and the black footed ferret - all of which have been brought back from the brink of extinction through the efforts of dedicated individuals like Dr. Goodall."

Where to Buy Late July Cookies
The Late July website has a helpful tool to locate retailers in your neighborhood, but I found only a handful of results in my zip code. Products are also available online directly from the manufacturer and retailers such as Amazon.com.

Amazon currently has a six pack for approximately $18.

Room for Improvement
These cookies are virtually perfect. However, I have few minor concerns. Being new to this product, I was unclear on what to expect. The artfully designed box discusses the Jane Goodall Institute and the inspiration for this product, but does not tell much about the flavor of the cookies.

A fair number of the cookie sandwiches were distorted and askew. Again, this is a minor issue I have noticed with similar miniature sandwich cookies and crackers.

Last Bite
Late July Mini White Chocolate Sandwich Cookies pleased the palates of both adults and children. While I cannot call these a healthy snack, they are an amazing alternative to the usual chocolate sandwich cookies and I will occasionally buy them in the future.