It's Just the Coffee Talking: Trader Joe's Chocolate Marbles are Just So Pretty! Too pretty to eat?

12.04.2015

Trader Joe's Chocolate Marbles are Just So Pretty! Too pretty to eat?

I just had time to brew a cup of coffee and finally go through today's mail. I am on the mailing list for Trader Joe's newsletters - you know the old fashionedy twelve page 'catalog' and 'newsletter' thing they send? So, I'm glancing through it and see Chocolate Marbles...

Trader Joes Chocolate Marbles w/ Assorted Fillings

I don't normally shop Trader Joe's and don't particularly like chocolate but even so, they caught my eye because they are just so pretty! I have a family full of chocolate lovers that would love to see these under the tree as a gift for Christmas.

Two half rounds of chocolate are filled with a filling of various flavors, then the two halves are molded back together to form the sphere. The balls are coated with a layer of chocolate to smooth them out and then very thin layers of sugar coat are added and finally, a fine layer of color. Made to deliberately look like marbles, Trader Joe's newsletter says they are selling them for $4.99 while they can keep them in stock.

I don't currently live anywhere near a Trader Joe's but of course I looked on Amazon to see if they were available and as of tonight they have 3 in stock yet... but expect to pay dearly for them. They are listed for $14.99 right now (of course Amazon prices fluctuate though).

About the Product

Almond praline, hazelnut praline, chocolate mousse, coconut, caramel, crispy cookie
12 delicious marbles to enjoy
Contains milk, hazelnut, wheat, almond, soy, coconut
May contain traces of chestnut, pistachio, walnut, pine nut, egg
Product of France

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12.04.2015

Trader Joe's Chocolate Marbles are Just So Pretty! Too pretty to eat?