A cookie in bar form is really the utility-player of the cookie world. It steps up when all other forms of cookie seem a little less enticing than usual. It typically satisfies a number of cravings and can be substantial in size, lending itself to being a good snack for a road trip. Red Door Bakery’s bars are some of the more prevalent options in Northern Vermont, gracing the shelves of a number of co-ops and natural food stores. And for good reason, they offer a hearty delicious snack, that in my case has me feeling less guilty than eating a traditional cookie (even if I know deep down it is every bit as bad for me).
The Red Door Bakery Date Bar is comparable to other bar-cookies offered from the bakery in size and style. A generous brown sugar, oat topping gives the bar its heft without being too sweet. The center is a thick, practically fudgey, date paste that has a terrific flavor that is pure date. There is a good crunch throughout the bar, though in warmer weather it can be prone to crumbling a bit. Don’t forget to grab a napkin!
Verdict: When a regular cookie just won’t do, reach for a Red Door Bakery bar.
Baked in Marshfield, we picked this bar up at Hunger Moutain Co-Op for $1.99.
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