Costco Edward Marc Snappers Review

Costco constantly has new chocolate treats in the snack section near the front of the store. As a chocolate lover, I’m always excited to see a new one show up. The brand Edward Marc Chocolatier has had a couple of different offerings over the years, including these Snappers clusters. I’ve seen two different kinds of Snappers at my local Costco so far, and based on the Edward Marc website it looks like they have several more. If you’re wondering which variety of Snappers sold at Costco is the best one, you’ve come to the right place.

Image of the Costco Caramel S'mores Snappers bag sitting on a table.
Caramel S’mores Snappers.

Other irresistible snack items from Costco I love are the Kirkland Signature Macadamia Clusters, OMG! Milk Chocolate Almond Toffee Clusters, Utah Truffles Mint Milk Chocolate Truffles, Sanders Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels, Unreal Dark Chocolate Coconut Minis, Tru Fru Frozen Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Kirkland Signature Peanut Butter Pretzels and the Kirkland Signature Corn Chip Dippers.

Image of the dark chocolate, sea salt, caramel & pretzel Snappers bag sitting on a table.
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Snappers.

Location in Store

You can find the Snappers in the snack section at Costco, near the front of the store by the Kirkland Signature Soft & Chewy Granola Bars and the Welch’s Fruit Snacks.

The item number for the dark chocolate sea salt Snappers 418737, the item number for the caramel s’mores is 1711226 and the item number for the oat based granola clusters with dried blueberries is 1767743.

Image of the Oat Based Granola Clusters with Dried Blueberries Snappers bag sitting on a table.
Oat Based Granola with Dried Blueberries Snappers.

Taste

Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel & Pretzel

I really love the combination of salty and sweet. These are clusters of pretzels, dark chocolate and caramel sprinkled with sea salt. In terms of flavor and texture, they’ve got a lot going on!

Closeup image of a hand holding one dark chocolate sea salt snapper with a bite taken out of it.
There’s a lot of chocolate in each bite!

They have a strong chocolaty flavor from the dark chocolate, saltiness from the sea salt, a savory salty flavor and crunchy texture from the pretzels and a chewy, creamy sweetness from the caramel.

Closeup image of a hand holding one dark chocolate, sea salt, caramel & pretzel Snapper close to the camera so you can see it closely.
Addictive!

I find them pretty addictive and actually appreciate the dark chocolate because I find it pairs well with the sea salt and the hint of bitterness from the chocolate mellows out the sweetness.

Closeup image of a white bowl full of dark chocolate sea salt Snappers
They have a nice chewy, crunchy texture from the pretzel and caramel combination.

Caramel S’mores

I’ll warn you right up front – these Snappers are addictive! It’s been a while since I had the Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Pretzel Snappers. I liked them, but I think these ones are better. Maybe because I prefer milk chocolate to dark chocolate? It’s also hard to beat the classic s’more combination (and caramel is a great addition to it!).

Closeup image of a hand holding one caramel s'more Snapper close tp the camera with a bowl full of them in the background.
The Caramel S’mores Snappers are definitely decadent.

The chocolate, graham cereal and caramel flavors and textures are all noticeable and nicely balanced. The marshmallows are a bit harder to notice.

Closeup image of the back of the s'mores caramel Snapper showing the graham cracker chunks and marshmallow in it.
You can see the graham cracker bits.

Chocolate is the dominant ingredient, and that’s a good thing because it’s good quality chocolate. The graham cereal adds crunch and the caramel adds chewiness. The marshmallows seem to be on the hard side, but you don’t notice it when you’re eating the Snappers.

Image of a caramel s'mores Snapper with a bite taken out of it so you can see marshmallows inside.
There’s no shortage of marshmallows.

Overall, this is a rich and delicious treat. I don’t my bag will last long!

Top down image of a white bowl full of caramel s'mores Snappers.
The Caramel S’mores Snappers are a pretty decent size, I wouldn’t call them small.

Oat Based Granola with Dried Blueberries

Unlike the other Snappers I’ve tried before, the clusters in this bag were all stuck together in a big ball when I opened my bag. There was also a bunch of loose granola at the bottom. I’m not sure if this is a problem with this flavor or I just got a bad bag.

Top down image of a white bowl full of oat based granola clusters with dried blueberries Snappers.
They look better than they taste!

I tried to separate them as best I could, but it was a bit harder to see what they’re supposed to look like. Mine definitely didn’t look like the one on the bag! I think maybe the sticky caramel causes problems with the granola.

Closeup image of a hand holding one oat based granola cluster with dried blueberries snapper.
You can see the dried blueberries in the clusters.

Taste wise these Snappers are different than the other ones I’ve had. Those other flavors were like chocolates while this one is more like a granola bar. The granola and dried blueberries dominate both the taste and texture.

Closeup image of a hand holding one oat based granola cluster with dried blueberries Snapper in the background of the image is a bowl of Snappers.
Crunchy, chewy and sweet.

The clusters are chewy from the caramel and blueberries and crunchy from the granola. The main flavors that come through are the granola and the sweet blueberries; the chocolate is kind of lost.

Closeup image of a hand holding one oat based granola cluster with dried blueberries Snapper with a bite taken out of it.
The oat based granola clusters have an odd flavor combination.

Overall this new flavor of Snappers is kind of weird. It seems like it’s trying to be a healthy snack, but it’s not that healthy. I like the more chocolatey Snappers a lot better.

Cost

The 680-gram bag of Dark Chocolate, Sea Salt & Caramel Snappers costs $12.49 Canadian.

Closeup image of the front of the bag of dark chocolate sea salt Snappers.
Snappers uses sustainable cocoa.

While the smaller 567-gram bag of the S’mores Snappers costs $13.99 Canadian. I think the S’mores Snappers cost more because there’s more to them and they’re a bit fancier. Neither of the Snappers seem overpriced to me though, they’re not cheap but not crazy expensive.

Closeup image of the front of the caramel s'mores Snappers bag.
Gooey caramel, marshmallow, crisp graham with milk chocolate.

The 567 gram bag of the oat based Snappers costs $16.99 Canadian which is completely overpriced in my opinion. I wouldn’t buy them again at the price they are.

Closeup image of the front of the oat based granola clusters with dried blueberries Snappers bag.
The oat based Snappers are vegan friendly!

Convenience

The best-before date on the dark chocolate, sea salt & caramel pretzels is nine months from when I purchased it. The bag is resealable which I love because it keeps the Snappers fresh for longer.

Closeup image of the back of the caramel & pretzel Snappers showing the product description.
Edward Marc chocolatier started in 1914.

The best-before date on the caramel s’mores is 13 months from when we purchased them. I think kids and adults would like them similarly. Both of kinds of Snappers are great for camping, car trips, beach days or just to have as a snack at home. I think kids and adults would both like them.

Closeup image of the back of the caramel & pretzel Snappers showing the product description.
Campfire not required!

The best before date on the oat based granola Snappers is ten months from when I purchased them. These are the only Snappers that I’ve seen which are dairy-free for those individuals who are vegan or following dairy-free diet.

Closeup image of the back of the Oat Based Granola Snappers showing the product description.
Oat beverage caramel with granola and dried blueberries.

Nutrition

Dark Chocolate, Sea Salt, Caramel & Pretzel

Calories

Three pieces contain 170 calories, seven grams of fat, 28 grams of carbohydrates, one gram of fibre, 13 grams of sugar, two grams of protein and 260 milligrams of sodium.

Image of the dark chocolate, sea salt, caramel & pretzel Snappers nutrition facts from the back of the bag.
Dark chocolate, sea salt, caramel & pretzel Snappers nutrition facts.

Ingredients

The ingredients list isn’t as long as I thought it would be but that doesn’t make any of the ingredients listed healthy. The main ingredient is of course sugar and there are some other unhealthy ingredients like corn syrup, soybean and canola oil.

Image of the dark chocolate, sea salt, caramel & pretzel Snappers ingredients from the back of the bag.

Dark chocolate, sea salt, caramel & pretzel Snappers ingredients.

The dark chocolate, sea salt, caramel & pretzel snappers contain wheat, milk, soy and barley and may contain peanuts, tree nuts and eggs.

Caramel S’mores

Calories

Two pieces contain 120 calories, five grams of fat, 19 grams of carbohydrates, one gram of fibre, 14 grams of sugar, one gram of protein and 60 milligrams of sodium.

Image of the Caramel S'mores Snappers nutrition facts from the back of the bag.
Caramel S’mores nutrition facts.

Ingredients

The ingredients list for the s’mores kind of Snappers isn’t any healthier than the one for the dark chocolate, sea salt, caramel & pretzel ones. They contain the same unhealthy ingredients like corn syrup, canola oil, and tons of sugar! The gelatin used in the marshmallows is kosher and they contain wheat, milk and soy. They may contain peanuts, tree nuts and eggs.

Image of the Caramel S'mores ingredients list from the back of the bag.
Caramel s’mores ingredients.

Oat Based Granola Clusters with Dried Blueberries

Calories

Two pieces pieces contain 160 calories, four and a half grams of fat, 13 grams of carbohydrates, two grams of fibre, eight grams of sugar, two grams of protein and 50 milligrams of sodium.

Image of the oat based granola clusters nutrition facts from the back of the bag.
Oat based granola clusters nutrition facts.

Ingredients

Don’t let the fact these Snappers are dairy-free and oat based fool you, they’re just as unhealthy as the other Snappers. The unhealthy ingredients I’m talking about are sugar, palm oil, canola oil, corn syrup and carrageenan.

The oat based Snappers contain wheat, soy and tree nuts and may contain peanuts, other tree nuts, sesame, milk and eggs.

Image of the oat based granola clusters ingredients list from the back of the bag.
Oat based granola clusters ingredients.

Scoring

Taste: 8.5/10 for the dark chocolate, sea salt, caramel & pretzel; 9/10 for the s’mores; 5/10 for the oat based granola clusters with dried blueberries.

Cost: 8/10; 4/10 for the oat based granola clusters.

Convenience: 10/10

Nutrition: 0/10

Overall

Give them a try for the dark chocolate, sea salt, caramel & pretzel. Must buy for the s’mores! Walk on by for the oat based granola clusters with dried blueberries.

The S’mores Snappers are definitely better in my opinion so if you see those you must buy them! Dark chocolate, sea salt, caramel & pretzel are still great, just not as good as the s’mores! I wouldn’t waste money on the oat based granola clusters with dried blueberries.

Have you tried either kinds of these Snappers? What did you think of them?


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2 thoughts on “Costco Edward Marc Snappers Review”

  1. I’ve had both and they are equally addictive. I prefer the sea salt, pretzel, caramel, dark chocolate ones just because they are not quite as sweet. My problem is Costco only carries the S’mores ones right now and I can’t find them anywhere else! I live in Mesa AZ.

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