Costco Tim Tam cookies
Definition
A popular Australian chocolate biscuit consisting of two malted cookies separated by a light whipped chocolate cream and coated in a thin layer of textured chocolate, now sold in bulk quantities as a cult-favorite item at Costco warehouses.
A retail phenomenon in the United States where consumers frequently clear store shelves in a frenzy to secure bulk supplies of the iconic Arnott's sandwich biscuit.
Examples
I told myself I was going to Costco for a sensible bulk pack of paper towels, but then I found the Tim Tam cookies and lost all impulse control.
The frenzy over Costco Tim Tam cookies is real, with shoppers treating a standard sleeve of biscuits like they are hunting for the last remaining treasure on earth.
My gym progress has been completely sabotaged by the Costco Tim Tam cookies, proving once and for all that willpower is no match for 66 layers of Australian chocolate.