# Dunkable Hot Cocoa Cookies Trader Joe’s Hot Cocoa Dunkers are a Great Complement to Warm Drinks By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-10-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-cocoa-dunkers References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/hot-cocoa-dunkers) Hot chocolate is the perfect winter drink and now there is a cookie to go with it called Hot Cocoa Dunkers. Created by beloved grocery store chain [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-dipped-french-butter-cookies), the new cookies are the ultimate complement to everyone's favorite cold weather drink. Trader [Joe’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astounding-multiflavor-mini-pretzels) Hot Cocoa Dunkers are described by the brand as "easy-to-grip, chocolaty oblongs," that are slim and crunchy enough to submerge in a pipping cup of cocoa. The biscuits themselves are made of real cocoa, dipped in a chocolatey coating, and then studded with little chocolate chunks, and mini marshmallows. The result is a hot chocolate-flavored cookie that pairs perfectly with the drink it's inspired by. Of course, there's no need to stop at [hot cocoa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-cubes). As Trader Joe's points out, these crunchy cookies are just as good in a hot drink as they are in a glass of ice cold milk. Image Credit: *Trader Joe's.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hot Cocoa Treats:** Developing new treats inspired by popular winter drinks, like hot cocoa, offers opportunities for innovation in the snack industry. - **Gourmet Snack Pairings:** Creating snacks specifically designed to complement and enhance the flavors of popular beverages presents a disruptive opportunity in the food industry. - **Innovative Cookie Designs:** Exploring unique shapes and textures for cookies, such as slim and crunchy oblongs, can provide a novel and exciting consumer experience in the baked goods sector. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food & Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can benefit from developing and marketing new products that cater to consumers' desire for unique and enjoyable snacking experiences. - **Snack Food:** The snack food industry has the potential to leverage the popularity of hot cocoa and other winter beverages by creating complementary treats that appeal to consumers. - **Baked Goods:** The baked goods industry can embrace the opportunity to innovate by offering cookies and treats that are specifically designed to enhance the enjoyment of favorite drinks like hot cocoa. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beverage-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Hot-Cocoa-Chewy-Cookies.md) - [Chocolate Dipped Butter Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-dipped-french-butter-cookies.md) - [Hot Cocoa Stirring Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-stirring-spoon.md) - [Minty Cocoa Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minty-flavored-cocoa-truffles.md) - [Dark Chocolate Gingerbread Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-covered-gingerbread-cookie-folk.md) - [Candy Cane-Coated Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-dipped-candy-cane-marshmallows.md) - [Buttery Belgian Cookie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belgian-cookie-trio.md) - [Hot Chocolate-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-cocoa-classic-cookie.md) - [Holiday Hot Cocoa Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hazelnut-hot-cocoa-milano-cookies.md)