Smoosh Cookies opens first Alabama location, Jan. 11, at Stadium Trace in Hoover

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Sugar cravings…you haven’t seen anything yet. Prepare to SMOOSH them! Smoosh Cookies opens Saturday, January 11 at Stadium Trace in Hoover. 

What is Smoosh Cookies?

Birmingham, SMOOSH Cookies, Hoover, Stadium Trace
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Smoosh Cookies is a franchise that specializes in gourmet ice cream sandwiches. Other locations include Houston, Texas and Katy, Texas. You know what this means? Yep, this is the very first location in Alabama. Lucky us!

“The atmosphere will be for all ages. We have nice music and a colorful theme with plenty of seating.  When you walk in, it’s hard not to not smile.” 

David Tran, owner, Smoosh Cookies Stadium Cross

The Concept of Smoosh Cookies

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Think these are your typical ice cream sandwiches? You may want to think again. These are made with freshly baked cookies, premium ice cream and and some of the craziest toppings you can imagine! The best part—you get to create your very own smoosh-tastic combination.

There are just three simple steps to take when ordering:

  1. Pick two cookie flavors
  2. Pick your ice cream flavor
  3. Add toppings

Then… SMOOSH! Your ice cream cookie sandwich is pressed together into an eye-opening, Insta-worthy treat. Perfecto!

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Taste explosion in 3…2…1! Photo via SMOOSH Cookies, Instagram

The tough part will be choosing which flavors and toppings you want from their extensive menu. Here’s a peek at some of the choices:

Cookie Flavors

  • Chocolate chip
  • M&M
  • Peanut butter
  • Red velvet
  • Snickerdoodle

Ice Cream Flavors

  • Butter pecan
  • Chocolate chip cookie dough
  • Coconut
  • Salted caramel
  • Espresso coffee

Most ice cream flavors are gluten free. You can also order a no sugar added (NSA) turtle sundae. Type 1 diabetic score for me!

Price range: $1.35-$7.25

Check out the full menu

Why Should You Smoosh?

Birmingham, SMOOSH Cookies, Hoover, Stadium Trace
I smoosh you so much. Photo via SMOOSH Cookies, Instagram

With no shortage of places to grab a sweet treat in the Birmingham area, what makes Smoosh Cookies unique?

“Smoosh Cookies is unique in every way. We offer nine different cookies, baked fresh daily. We also have churros, brownies and donuts. And, with over 20 super premium ice cream flavors, and over 20 toppings, the combinations are endless.”

David Tran, owner, Smoosh Cookies

That would definitely make each visit to Smoosh Cookies a unique experience. 

Opening Date and Hours

The good news is that you won’t have to wait long to try out Smoosh Cookies.

Grand Opening: Saturday, January 11
Hours: Sunday-Thursday, Noon-10PM | Friday-Sunday, Noon-11PM
Address: Stadium Trace. 5220 Peridot Place, Hoover, AL 35244

Will you really smile when you walk through the door of Smoosh Cookies? Find out when you visit the new shop at Stadium Trace in Hoover. And be sure to tag us in those smiley photos @bhamnow!

Patience Itson
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