Recently I got the opportunity to try the new Hersey's new Chocolate Spread. Of course this opportunity was through Crowdtap which I believe I've talked about before in previous posts. Its an awesome website and I defiantly recommend checking it out if you like to give feed back, participate in discussions and would enjoy the chance to host parties and sample products. They changed things a bit the past year and now every month your entered in to win varies gift cards (depending how many actions you complete). I've gotten a few Amazon gift cards and even a Walmart gift card recently :] And obviously I've been able to participate in a sample and share too recently.
I received my sample (a full size jar!) a few days before Thanksgiving and I dug into it right away. My honest opinion SOOOOOOO good! My jars almost completely gone now (and that's only because I tried to have some self control when it came to eating it). I got the Chocolate one, they also appear to have Chocolate with Almond, and Chocolate with Hazelnut. Lucky for you it is now out on store shelves! (as of December 6th) RUN AND GET SOME! You wont be sorry! I was in Meijer the other day and I was in the same isle as Nutella, I didn't see any Hershey's so I don't know if all stores carry it or put it in the same isle as Nutella. I know that people have found it in WalMart (I don't shop there much). I really enjoyed Nutella but I really like this better. I think I would need to try the Hershey's Chocolate with Hazelnut to really compare it though since the one I had was just chocolate flavor.
This is such a great product because for one it tastes great and you can do so much with it. The possibilities are endless. It's a great little cheat treat too. Instead of reaching for that candy bar you can add a little of this too some fruit, gram crackers, pretzels, etc.
The first thing that I tried my sample with was pretzels.
We had these little pretzel packs left over from Halloween and they worked perfect for a small snack. (although the spread was so good I ate about 3 packs instead of just one)
Its almost like eating chocolate fondue without the extra work and mess. Delicious! I couldn't get enough, and then of course we ran out of pretzels!
The next thing that I tried it with was gram crackers.
Something I tried later was adding mini marshmallows. It makes a perfect little s'more without the camp fire. It would probably be even better with marshmallow fluff if you have any. Gram cracker sticks would be perfect for dipping.
The texture of the spread is so smooth and I feel like its a little less sticky/goopy then Nutella so its much easier to spread and dip.
I also love to add this to a peanut butter sandwich. Peanut butter on one piece of bread and Hershey's chocolate spread on the other. Its a great little treat when your craving something sweet.
I'm not really a fruit person (weird I know) but you could add this to apples, strawberries, just about anything.
I've seen people use it to frost cupcakes. The pamphlet suggested potato chips which I forgot to try but it might be a good salty and sweet combination. There are so many creative tasty treats you could come up with!
I apologize since I haven't yet seen it in the store I don't know how much it is. But I don't imagine it being very expensive. Honestly I cant wait to go out and get another jar, its definitely one of my new favorite snacks.
If you get a jar let me know what you think. And if you come up with a tasty combo I'd love to hear it!
Also if you try it and post some pictures make sure to tag them with #spreadpossibilites so Hershey's can see.
Thank you Hersey's and Crowdtap for the sample!
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*All pictures were taken by me (on my phone sorry for phone quality). The FREE sample was provided to me by Hershey's and Crowdtap. I receive points for sharing my opinions with you and crowdtap but my opinion's are my own and are how I honestly feel about the product.*
