I like foods that offer a sweet and salty flavor profile, so I was excited to try Sweet Street’s Salted Caramel Manifesto cookie. When I opened the package, I was drawn in by the smell of a really good sugar cookie with caramel overtones. When I pulled it from the package, the granulated sugar on top sparkled and made me want to take a bite.

But when I tried to break off a piece of the cookie so I could taste it, cookie shards flew everywhere—all over my keyboard. Oops…

The first thing I tasted was a heavy dose of salt, but that was okay with me. I wanted salty with my sweet. However, I wasn’t blown away by the flavor of this cookie. Nothing specific really pops; flavors are more muddled, and I couldn’t pick out specific ingredients or flavor profiles like caramel, vanilla or almonds. I don’t think I would purchase this particular cookie again, but I might try other cookie types. However, this is not a Keto-friendly sweet treat, so note that, but it is Non-GMO and uses cage-free eggs.

I do like the story behind this brand. It is a woman-owned company and was started by Sandy Solmon in 1979. The brand’s mission statement is “The Power of Good Food Shared”.

If you’re interested in finding out more about Sweet Street and Sandy Solmon, be sure to visit their website. They go beyond just the humble cookie, so you might find something you’d like to try.

What qualities do you expect from a good cookie? Do you prefer to buy cookies or bake your own? Let us know. We’d love to hear your story.