Ahoy there matey,
Today might be yer favorite review, if ye fancy the chocolate shipmate. Board the vessel, and set the masts!
Okay. Enough pirate talk. Let’s talk about these. So Chips Ahoy is a brand that I am… unfamiliar with. Growing up, these were snacks that I simply did not follow, and did not frequently consume. Every now and then I would find myself having a small pack of them in my lunch, but it was quite infrequent.
Even then, I didn’t really put them in the same light as I did something like an Oreo or girl scout cookie. They were good, respectable, but nothing to write home about. The two I just mentioned are some of the best cookies around, with little debate.
My dad would periodically have the basic “chewy” variety of Chips Ahoy at his house, which my brother and I seemed to prefer. Something about the way they are able to make these chewy (without exactly being “fresh-baked” cookies)… was both unnerving and delicious.
Fast forward to my last snack haul at the grocery store, and I saw these bad boys on the shelf. I couldn’t miss out on them. I have actually had the “brownie filled” flavor, which seems quite similar to these. Let’s hope the fudge does something instead of nothing.
Overview:
On to the packaging and overall appearance of these. The regular chewy cookies use a red packaging that is quite loud and obnoxious, very attention-grabbing. In comparison, this fudge-filled variety really goes all-in on the chocolate idea, with a deep brown color throughout the box. Perhaps Nabisco is confident that these cookies will deliver the chocolate bomb that so many of us seek.
Whereas the regular cookies simply include a close-up shot of the top of the cookie to show texture, these really zoom in on the creamy fudge filling. Although I have my doubts that the fudge will be super authentic, this is interesting because the brownie-filled has a more crumby texture, without the whipped appearance of the fudge. Maybe that is the biggest difference between them? I feel like they are dangerously similar. We will see.
Aside from these observations, the packaging largely stays true to the fun-loving brand of Chips Ahoy. I can see why kids love these, because everything about the branding and text is fun and energetic. At any rate, take a look for yourself; here is a picture of the packaging and cookie filling. Enjoy the shots.


Chips Ahoy Fudge-Filled Review:
Much like the Oreo review, this will be pretty scientific. I have 4 cookies total, and will be trying 2 with milk and 2 without milk. The addition of milk is a vital component to any comprehensive review of cookies, so I will continue to include that in my reviews.
Going in for the first bite. No milk first.
Okay so here’s the deal. These are interesting, because although they are chewy, they actually have a solid “cookie” flavor to them. Almost like a crispiness? They don’t have a super processed, doughy flavor. The cookie flavor is what you are hit with first, which is followed by the fudge as it slowly becomes more and more present.
The fudge actually does have more of a whipped texture to it, which I appreciate in this case. The feeling of the fudge is definitely unique from what I’ve experienced with the brownie-filled flavor, so good news on that front.
The fudge filling reminds me of an ever-so-slightly solidified form of Jell-O pudding. If you imagined placing that into a cookie and compressing it into a semi-solid form, that’s what it tastes like. The chocolate chips on the actual cookie combine with this fudge filling to deliver a pretty powerful chocolate experience. If you have a sweet tooth, you are going to love these.
Despite how skeptical I was at first, these really do manage to incorporate a (somewhat) accurate depiction of how a fudge-filled cookie would taste and feel. Obviously, this is not going to be the same as your grandma’s homemade batch from last Christmas, but Nabisco does a good job here.
The chocolate flavor is good and sweet, and definitely has a thickness to it as well. I don’t know how they do it, but they did. The fudge filling is a GO.
In terms of the aftertaste, the fudge flavor tapers off quite a bit, and you are left mostly with just a general “chocolate chip cookie” flavor. Not necessarily a bad thing, but something to keep in mind if you are concerned with the longevity of the fudge flavor.
Okay. That covers the no-milk component. Let’s try them with milk. I am going in my friends.
Let this be another example of how much milk can add to store bought cookies. Interestingly, the milk doesn’t create any new “layers” to the flavor, however the coldness of the milk combined with that fudge filling create a REALLY nice contrasting texture in your mouth. When adding the milk, the texture is able to mimic the “fresh fudge” concept that much more.
Of course, it can only be so close. The fudge filling is not fresh out of an oven, but again, the milk really accentuates the texture of the fudge and makes it feel more authentic. You have to give Nabisco props for this, because I certainly was worried that these cookies would not be able to differentiate themselves. That’s a lot of chocolate going on, but they manage to incorporate it in a way that is not overwhelming or stale.
The Verdict:
Whether you have milk on hand or not, these are very good both ways. I would certainly go back to buy these again–I am impressed.
The fudge adds a dimension of flavor and texture to an already sweet chocolate chip cookie. Bravo, Nabisco.
With that being said, I would give the no-milk version 4 out of 5 stars for being about as close as you can get to having a fudge spin on a store-bought cookie. You don’t see it often, and for good reason; it is hard to do.
When you add the milk? Oh boy. These are big time. I would give them 5 out of 5 stars when you add milk–they are that good. Go out and get them NOW.
I hope you enjoyed the review. Take it easy on this lovely Sunday.
-thechiefeats
P.S: Health conscious? Below is the nutritional info for Chips Ahoy Chewy Fudge-Filled Cookies:













