Wish I could help you with your dilemma re; those cookies! I would be in the same situation and since I no longer work out of the house, I have greatly curtailed my baking because I don't need to be alone with it!
I still have not made it to Aldi's but my daughter said ours had plenty. Was going to go today but St. Louis got it's first real snow today and the totals so far is anywhere from 3 inches to almost 11 since last night and it is still snowing. Then we are to get artic temps so doubt I will get out for a couple of days. DH had to fly north this morning but he is used to this type of weather.
When I purchased the potstickers at Aldi's, I only bought one box because I wanted to taste them before committing myself to a lot. I also didn't realize they were a seasonal item. I loved them, and when I went back to the store, they were sold out. I'm sorry you didn't realize Aldi's was cash or debit card only. Don't be afraid to try things you like; you may find you like the Aldi's version better. I love their donut blend coffee, I buy eggs there and sometimes butter. I purchase most of our vegetables there and often fruit. We love the 12 grain bread and the naan is wonderful. I buy cheeses (block style) and wedges of parm and asiago. Their take and bake pizzas are excellent. DH was a honeybake ham enthusiast but when I bought the spiral cut ham from Aldi's and he smoked it in the smoker, he thought it was the best! They only carry the hams 3 times a year-Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. After these holidays, Aldi's will discount the price even more so I always get one for the freezer. We use their zip top freezer bags and garbage bags, paper plates, I buy seasonal paper towels there, and we are always game for specialty items. I have purchased grapeseed oil, capers, flavored olive oils, all types of specialty foods that we have found as good if not better than name brand. My kids like the cheese curls better than the name brand. We buy nuts, chips, and fruit in the cup, and cereal there, too. You can go online to see what the week and the following week's specials are to help you plan on your money. Just try a few things you would normally purchase somewhere else and see if you like it. I will tell you that at our Aldi's, the produce is so fresh that if you don't get there before noon, it is well picked over and they may even be out of something, so I always plan a morning trip there when I go. Their reusable grocery bags are large and hold a great amount and are very strong. I think they cost about 2 dollars but is well worth it. I keep them in my vehicle and find when I shop other stores that use the plastic bags, that I can put 3 or 4 of them in the Aldi's bag and lessen my trips in and out of the house carrying those plastic bags and worrying if they are going to bust open! Oh, and last spring, I purchased cushions for the chairs on our decks for a fraction of what they would have cost at Walmart or Target or other such store. They held their color thru the spring, summer and fall, and we will reuse them again this year. You never know what you will find there-it's kind of like a treasure hunt! Aldi's is like any other store - you will find things you like and a few you don't! One thing I do not buy there is the frozen seafood. They have a large selection but seems most comes from Asian waters and I don't knowingly purchase seafood garnered from that area of the world. It looks wonderful and it sells a lot in our area; just personal choice. Hope you give them another try!
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