# Chocolate-Covered Cookies Sticks Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Cookies Sticks are Sweet and Crunchy By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-09-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-cookies-sticks References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/dark-chocolate-cookie-sticks) Nothing goes together between then chocolate and cookies, which is why [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-dipped-french-butter-cookies) new Dark Chocolate Cookies Sticks are such an addictive snack. Trader Joe's new Dark Chocolate Cookies Sticks are similar to the popular Japanese chocolate-coated biscuit sticks called Pocky. The Trader Joe's version starts with wheat flour cookie sticks, which have been baked and then partially coated in a rich layer of dark chocolate. As Trader Joe's explains, "The wonder comes in the way the semi-sweetness of the smooth, rich, dark chocolate (not accidentally from Belgium) contrasts with the crisp crunch of the Cookie and its muted saltiness." The result is a perfectly crunchy snack that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Chocolate-coated Snacks:** There is a growing trend of chocolate-coated snacks like Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Cookies Sticks that offer a satisfying combination of sweetness and crunch. - **Premium Ingredients:** Consumers are increasingly interested in snacks made with premium ingredients like dark chocolate from Belgium, as seen in Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Cookies Sticks. - **Gourmet Versions of Popular Snacks:** The popularity of Japanese chocolate-coated biscuit sticks like Pocky has inspired gourmet versions of similar snacks, such as Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Cookies Sticks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Foods:** The snack foods industry can capitalize on the trend of chocolate-coated snacks by developing innovative and unique products that combine different flavors and textures. - **Confectionery:** The confectionery industry has an opportunity to create premium chocolates using high-quality ingredients, such as dark chocolate from Belgium, as seen in Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Cookies Sticks. - **Gourmet Food Brands:** Gourmet food brands can tap into the trend of gourmet versions of popular snacks by creating premium and upscale variations of well-loved treats, like Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Cookies Sticks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chocolate Dipped Butter Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-dipped-french-butter-cookies.md) - [Dark Chocolate Covered Pistachios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-covered-pistachios.md) - [Carefully Crafted Wafer Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-chocolate-wafer-cookies.md) - [Chocolate-Covered Peanut Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-bamba-snacks.md) - [Dark Chocolate Gingerbread Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-covered-gingerbread-cookie-folk.md) - [Chocolate-Covered Rice Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-dark-chocolate-halfcoated-rice-cake-thins.md) - [Tiny Chocolate Covered Pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-chocolate-covered-pretzels.md) - [Salty Chocolate Snack Clusters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacky-clusters.md) - [Snackable Miniature Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-chocolate-chip-cookies.md)