# Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches The Mini Stroopwafel Ice Cream Sandwiches Combine Favorite Treats By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-12-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-ice-cream-sandwiches References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/mini-stroopwafel-ice-cream-sandwiches) Trader Joe's was inspired to create its decadent new waffle ice cream sandwiches at its own office holiday party last year, when a buyer spotted a colleague constructing an ice cream sandwich with two [Trader Joe's Stroopwafels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-nondairy-frozen-dessert-sandwiches). The all-new Mini Stroopwafel Ice Cream Sandwiches offer a bite-sized version of the very same creation. While ice cream sandwiches are sometimes made from cookies and biscuits, this inventive take on a classic dessert introduces a chewy, caramel exterior to perfectly pair with the premium salted caramel ice cream. The Mini Stroopwafel Ice Cream Sandwiches are currently only being offered for a limited time—and at $3.99 for a box of eight, the treats have the potential to be introduced as novel treats for holiday entertaining. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 17% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mini Stroopwafel Ice Cream Sandwiches:** The rise of bite-sized ice cream sandwiches made with chewy, caramel stroopwafels offers an opportunity for dessert manufacturers to create unique and indulgent treats. - **Novel Holiday Treats:** The popularity of limited-time, holiday-themed treats like the Mini Stroopwafel Ice Cream Sandwiches opens up a market for seasonal, festive desserts that can drive sales during special occasions. - **Premium Ice Cream Combinations:** The combination of unique and gourmet ice cream flavors, such as salted caramel, with unconventional bases like stroopwafels, presents an opportunity for ice cream makers to appeal to consumers looking for high-quality and innovative frozen desserts. ### Where This Applies - **Dessert Manufacturing:** The trend of creating bite-sized ice cream sandwiches with unique ingredients, like caramel stroopwafels, presents an opportunity for dessert manufacturers to create innovative and indulgent treats. - **Seasonal and Holiday Products:** The success of limited-time, holiday-themed treats like the Mini Stroopwafel Ice Cream Sandwiches offers a potential market for companies specializing in seasonal and festive dessert products to cater to consumers' desire for unique holiday treats. - **Premium Ice Cream Manufacturing:** The demand for gourmet ice cream combinations, such as salted caramel ice cream paired with stroopwafels, creates an opportunity for premium ice cream manufacturers to offer unique and high-quality frozen desserts to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bite-Sized Dutch Cookie Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-stroop-wafels.md) - [Dairy-Free Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-nondairy-frozen-dessert-sandwiches.md) - [Waffle-Inspired Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggo-ice-cream-sandwiches.md) - [Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-biscoff.md) - [Artisan-Style Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubbies-mini-ice-cream-cookie-sandwiches.md) - [Dipped Cookie Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dipped-cookie-sandwiches.md) - [Ice Cream Cone Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hold-the-cone-tips.md) - [Stuffed S’Mores Ice Creames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-smores-ice-cream.md) - [Decadent Multitextured Ice-Cream Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-debuts.md)