The 13 Best Tim Tam Flavors, Ranked

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Tim Tams are a classic, much-loved Australian snack. According to Arnotts, the history of the cookie is intertwined with the history of the country itself. Creator William Arnott was born in Scotland and moved to Australia as a young man, opening his first bakery in 1865. The Tim Tam was first released almost 100 years later in 1964 and can now be found in more than 95 percent of Aussie households. The cookie's delicious taste has also gained global popularity, in part due to the Tim Tam Slam.

The Tim Tam Slam works with any Tim Tam flavor. First, take the cookie and bite off the top and bottom corners on opposite sides. Next, brew yourself a warm cup of tea or coffee — or even hot chocolate if that's more your style. Next, dip the bottom half of the cookie into the mug and use it as a straw. You'll get a delicious, chocolate-infused sip of your favorite drink (via Atlas Obscura). As the Tim Tam starts to fall apart, go ahead and drop it into the cup and enjoy what it adds to the flavor. It makes everything better, kind of like losing an Oreo in a glass of milk

There have been many different flavors of Tim Tam cookies over the years, both standard fare and exciting temporary options. While opinions on the true rankings of the flavors are varied, we've scoured the web for the answer once and for all: What's the best Tim Tam flavor?

According to food blogger Chill Like Bab, while the official flavor profile of this Tim Tam offering boasts raspberry, the actual taste is a bit more like cherry with a hint of a flowery undertaste. This could be due to the small amounts of elderflower on the ingredients list. A perk of the cookie is that it's double-coated, so there is plenty of chocolate on the outside to sink your teeth into. However, where this Tim Tam falls short is the texture of its filling. It's supposed to be chewy but seems a bit too much so, adding a lot of effort to enjoying the taste. This is why it doesn't rank quite as high on the list.

In addition to this texture comment, fans from Black Box Reviews mention that they enjoy indulging in this cookie every once in a while but add that the filling is a little too sweet for it to be their go-to snack. For this reason, this cookie ranks near the bottom of our list. However, do keep in mind that it's still a Tim Tam and, therefore, still delicious.

Butterscotch & Cream Tim Tams were first introduced in 2022 and are working their way up the charts. According to Arnott's, the flavor was created by fans, for fans. The company put out a poll to Tim Tam fans, asking them which new flavor they would be most likely to take home with them from the store to enjoy. Butterscotch & Cream won by a landslide, with nearly 65 percent of the votes going to the flavor. The cookie is touted as a delicate mix of toffee dunked in creamy milk chocolate, and fans are going wild.

One example is how the cookie's arrival was met with much fanfare by long-time Tim Tam fanatics, as finally there was a pairing of yummy chocolate and sweet butterscotch to indulge in (via Seniors Discount Club). Reviewer Tyler Quinlivan notes that members of his own family are not even fans of Tim Tams, but they are quite smitten with the flavor. If you are looking for something to compare the taste to, Quinlivan states that the closest equivalent is the sweet tang of a Werther's Original candy.

Overall, fans of caramel say that they enjoy this flavor of Tim Tam, but cite that the original caramel offerings are just a little bit better, according to reviewers from Mouths of Mums. This earns Salted Caramel Brownie Tim Tams a spot in the middle of our list, but make no mistake, they are still delicious. Fans of this flavor call it "another great twist on the original Tim Tam" and mention that Salted Caramel Brownie is perfect when you are settling down for your morning cup of tea.

Other fans of the flavor insist their children love having the treat included in their lunchboxes each day and always look forward to it (via Black Box Reviews). So when you are looking for an afternoon treat with just the perfect level of salty kick sprinkled on top, consider reaching for these cookies. If you want something with just a touch less sweetness, reviewers recommend going for the original caramel instead.

There is nothing quite like Red Velvet Tim Tams. According to food blogger Chill Like Bab, they live up to their name and taste almost like eating a red velvet cupcake. The flavor got its start during World War II when chocolate was a rationed item. To make things fun and to make up for the lack of actual chocolate, bakers began using beetroot in their cakes and cookies to give them a bright red appearance (via Sunflower Baking Company). The beetroot also gave the cakes a softer, velvety texture.

In the modern day, red velvet (which by now most of us know is just chocolate but insist tastes totally different) gets most of its claim to fame by being paired with cream cheese icing. The Red Velvet Tim Tams mimic this by replacing the classic chocolate filling with cream cheese. It's a winning combination, earning these sweet treats a solid spot on our list.

If there is one thing fans of Tim Tams love, it's chocolate. So when Decadent Triple Choc Tim Tams made their debut at the beginning of 2022, cookie lovers had another reason to rejoice. "The new range is definitely one to be excited about — we've found new ways to add even more indulgence to Australia's favorite chocolate biscuit, with the Decadent Triple Choc flavor being one of our favorites," Tim Tam Brand Manager Rebecca Chan told Delicious in a statement.

Triple the chocolate sounds amazing, but there's no word yet on whether the new flavor is a bit too rich, which is why they haven't come out on top in our ranking. Arnott's calls the cookie its "most indulgent range ever." This leaves us to wonder if the three coats of chocolate and melted chocolate center of the cookie might leave some with upset stomachs, as indigestion can be caused by eating foods that are too rich or high in fat (per Medline Plus). However, knowing how good Tim Tams usually are, it is completely worth the risk to find out.

Almost nothing can be better than the original Tim Tam. According to Arnott's, this was the very first flavor to make its debut on the market in 1964. Today, it's the most-eaten biscuit that the company sells, with 669 million individual Tim Tam originals eaten each year around the world. That's a lot of Tim Tams. At first, fans from outside Australia were skeptical about just how good these cookies could possibly be. They had seen the treat hyped on social media but weren't sure what to think until they tried Tim Tams for themselves. The verdict is that they are every bit as good as they are made out to be — and possibly even better.

The main complaint from most fans about original Tim Tams is that they didn't get enough of them! This is a common issue among fans of the cookie because they are so delicious. No matter how many packets you buy, they always seem to be gone way before you think they will be. Don't worry, you can always order more!