Loacker Tortina Mini

The scoop

Spotted something sweet in the clearance aisle: Loacker Tortina Mini (item #1855043) has hit markdown status. These bite-sized Italian wafer cookies are showing up with that telltale asterisk, so if you’ve been eyeing them, now’s your moment.

Loacker Tortina Minis are essentially downsized versions of their classic Tortina wafers—crispy wafer layers sandwiching a creamy hazelnut filling. This 15.87-ounce package contains individually wrapped pieces, making them decent for lunchboxes, road trips, or that 3 PM desk drawer emergency. They’re the kind of European cookie that manages to taste indulgent without being overly heavy.

Is this actually a good deal? That depends on what you normally pay for premium wafer cookies. Loacker isn’t exactly bargain-brand territory—these are imported from Italy and typically command a higher price point than your standard grocery store cookies. The individually wrapped format does add convenience value, especially if you’re portion-conscious or packing snacks for multiple people.

Why the clearance tag? Could be a packaging change, slow movement in this particular size, or Costco making room for spring and summer snack options. February is prime clearance season for winter comfort foods as warehouses start pivoting toward warmer-weather inventory. Either way, clearance means limited stock—if your warehouse has them today, they might be gone tomorrow.

If you’re already a Loacker fan or you’ve been curious about trying them, clearance pricing takes some of the sting out of the premium cookie investment. Are Tortina Minis a regular in your snack rotation, or is this your first rodeo with Italian wafer cookies?