# Cookie-Inspired Coffee Drinks This Iced Macchiato Contains Pieces of Chocolate Sandwich Cookies By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-11-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-sandwich-cookies References: [wawa](https://www.wawa.com/Lattes.aspx) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/wawa/photos_stream) 'Wawa' is now selling an iced coffee drink made with pieces of chocolate sandwich cookies. For many consumers, a [milkshake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-milkshake) is a bit too decadent for the winter months. This tasty macchiato offers a unique compromise between a warm coffee drink and a cool blended beverage. The new 'White Chocolate Cookies & Cream Macchiato' consists of rich espresso poured over sweetened milk and topped with a decadent chocolate drizzle. This particular drink also contains a layer of white chocolate sauce and pieces of chocolate sandwich cookies, which gives the drink a distinctly crunchy texture. Although cookies and cream is not specifically a seasonal flavor, the beverage does reference the tradition of [holiday baking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-cookie-signature-latte). Unlike other holiday beverages, the White Chocolate Cookies & Cream Macchiato includes a uniquely crunchy element that is sure to appeal to customers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cookie-inspired Drinks:** As customers seek unique drink experiences, there is a potential for other food combinations to inspire new and creative beverages. - **Seasonal Flavors:** Creating new seasonal flavors that offer unique taste experiences can attract new customers and retain loyal ones. - **Texture in Beverages:** Adding crunchy or chewy elements to drinks can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the beverage industry to create unique experiences for customers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Coffeehouses and Cafes:** As consumers seek new and unique drink experiences, coffeehouses and cafes can create innovative beverages that stand out and attract customers. - **Food and Beverage:** Innovative seasonal flavors can be incorporated across different food and beverage segments to cater to different customers with varying preferences. - **Snacks and Confectionery:** The use of popular snack and candy brands as drink ingredients can appeal to customers and create new product offerings within the snacks and confectionery industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cookie-Infused Blended Cold Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-n-cold-brew-blast.md) - [Cafe-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-mocha-caramel-latte.md) - [Cookie-Infused Peppermint Mochas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-mocha-crumble-ice-blended-drink.md) - [Nutty White Chocolate Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coffee-bean-tea-leaf-pours-new-macadamia-white-chocolate-ice-blended-dr.md) - [Cookie-Infused Mocha Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocha-oreo-cookie-shake.md) - [Nutty White Chocolate Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-chocolate-macadamia-flavored-drinks.md) - [Chocolate-Flavored Coffee Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-3.md) - [Cookie Crumble Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-beverage-menu.md) - [Creamy Cookie Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exclusive-oreo-items.md)