I simply call them "vanilla Tootsie Rolls", and they're my favorite. I always tend to prefer earthy/herbal flavors over chocolate, and I never was a big fan of the original Tootsie Roll candies.
Unfortunately, Vanilla Midgees are almost never sold by themselves; you can really only find them in bags of mixed Midgees of various flavors. But Tootsie Roll made the genius decision of offering a limited edition packaging of only Vanilla Midgees for Halloween(look in your local store's Halloween candy aisle). So fundamentally, this isn't really an ephemeral nom, and instead only NOMinally ephemeral.
Midgees have about the same texture as Tootsie Rolls, with perhaps a bit more softness to the chew. These are immediately discernible as vanilla at first impression. The vanilla used in the candy must be of high quality, because its depth of flavor reminds me of the kind imparted by real vanilla beans when used in cooking and baking. The vanilla evolves into a creamy and buttery experience, thanks to the condensed milk used to make the candy. Surely a more complex experience than the original Tootsie Roll.
These approach a 4-NOM score. Nab them while you can. You can always try to wait for the post-Halloween candy sales, but they might be gone by then.
- GreatOriginal Tootsie Roll(for comparison):
- Goodacquired: CVS Pharmacy
