The 13 Best Tim Tam Flavors, Ranked

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?

Some people don't like the taste of chocolate, but that shouldn't stop them from enjoying Tim Tams. The white chocolate flavor earns a spot on the list purely because it ... isn't bad. Indeed, Tim Tams are mostly a chocolate-based snack, and while chocolate lovers might turn up their noses at this flavor, for those of us who prefer to avoid the taste of chocolate, it's the perfect option. While the white chocolate Tim Tam isn't typically the first choice for most people grabbing a late-night snack, it has a dedicated fan base.

Reviewers on Amazon are willing to pay high shipping fees to get the cookies delivered from Australia to the United States because they enjoyed them so much during their trip down under. They state that the cookies are well worth the time they take to arrive. Others echo similar thoughts, even going so far as to say that the cookies' presence in their home was causing fights because no one could keep their hands off them! If you think these cookies should be No. 1, the only option is to buy more of them.

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.

Coconut & Lychee Tim Tams are a fun option if you are in the mood for something a little fruity instead of chocolate overload. According to A Review a Day, the outer coating is the same as the classic white chocolate flavor. The difference is in the cream filling, which takes on the tropical flavor. While the combination of white chocolate coating and cream might seem too sweet to some tasters, reviewers note that the crunchy biscuit does a great job of cutting through the flavor to balance it out with a hint of savoriness.

Arnott's was inspired to create the coconut lychee cookie by the smooth, creamy flavors of the popular Australian gelato chain Gelato Messina, per the packaging. Tim Tam fan whatChef? agrees that these are another good option for non-choc people. The bite tastes fresh and is also refreshing, but the real enjoyment starts as soon as you open the package, as the smell of coconut is immediately very strong. Coconut Lychee Tim Tams were limited edition, so while they are harder to find at local grocery stores, fans of the flavor will have more luck with specialty grocery shops and import-export sellers.

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.

Fans tend to enjoy Dark Chocolate Tim Tams just fine. As with other flavors, they have to keep the cookies away from their children if they want to enjoy any on their own. These cookies are delicious, but in general, people are more likely to choose other options further down the list (like milk chocolate), earning the snack a solid place right in the middle.

According to Recette Magazine, there could be a definite reason for fans to feel this way, as dark chocolate has up to 35 percent cocoa solids included in the recipe, but milk chocolate only has up to 10 percent. In addition, dark chocolate has a simpler ingredient list: typically just cacao beans and sugar, while milk chocolate will add cocoa, and well, milk. The addition of milk can cut through some of the harshness of the dark chocolate, making milk chocolate less bitter and more creamy. This change in taste leads more Americans to reach for milk chocolate each year instead of dark chocolate (via YouGovAmerica).

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.

A yummy, chewy choice for the middle of the rankings, let us introduce to you the fan-favorite Tim Tam flavor Chewy Caramel. According to reviewers on Mouths of Mums, the key to this cookie's deliciousness is the softness of the caramel at the center. While there is normally a chocolate cream filling in Tim Tam cookies, this flavor takes it up a notch and replaces the center with chewy caramel. It's the perfect texture and really makes the treat's flavors explode. Others think it might be a little bit too chewy, likely because they prefer the texture of the original cream filling.

Youtube foodie PurplePingersTV expressed a little bit of disappointment in the fact that there are nine rather than the typical 11 biscuits in the packaging. However, because this is more a criticism of the number of Tim Tams available (there are never enough, we totally understand), it doesn't impact the cookie's spot on the list.

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.

Murray River Salted Caramel Tim Tams are an Aussie geography lesson and a sweet treat all in one, placing them in a well-earned spot near the top of our rankings. According to Arnott's, the name comes from the basin around the Murray River, which separates the Australian states of New South Wales and Victoria. The water has high salinity levels, which produces big, flavorful flakes of salt. Arnott's uses these flakes to give the flavor its famous punch. There are currently projects underway by the government to reduce the overall salinity of the area to improve the drinking water supply but no word yet on whether the work will impact the beloved Tim Tam flavor (via MDBA).

Fans of Murray River Salted Caramel can't stop raving about how delicious the cookies are and how much they enjoy them with a hot cup of coffee. They never seem to last very long because of how tempting they are. And, as is consensus among most reviewers, the cookies are a bit spread out in the package, which always leaves you wanting more (via Black Box Reviews).

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.

According to Bickford Flavors, people just can't get enough of the mint chocolate flavor combination. There is just something so delicious about mixing the creaminess of the chocolate and the cooling effect of the mint. It works even better with dark chocolate (or "choc," as Aussies like to call it) because the larger amounts of cocoa solids in the mixture add the perfect degree of bitterness.

Fans on Black Box Reviews say the flavor of the mint is nice and pronounced. It's not too overwhelming, but not so faint you think you are just biting into a regular dark chocolate Tim Tam. The only drawback for this flavor is fans complaining they want more in each pack! Arnott's addressed the different number of cookies available in each pack in a Facebook post, stating that the cookies come in packs of five, nine, 11, and 22. This way, you can choose the perfect number of cookies for you.

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!

There is nothing in the world quite like a Double Coat Tim Tam. Eating one is like eating an original Tim Tam but just a touch better because there is more chocolate. Double the coating means double the deliciousness without being too rich. According to reviews on Mouths of Mums, a Double Coat Tim Tam hits the spot in a way that the original just doesn't. If you are having a bad day, one bite of this cookie can turn things around.

Other reviewers would agree, stating that the cookie's two layers of chocolate coating perfectly enhance the creamy, delicious center and crisp cookie layers that Tim Tams are already famous for. If you are looking for the perfect snack to bring to your next backyard barbecue to impress all your friends or want to upgrade your late-night snacking experience, fans all agree that Double Coat Tim Tams are simply the elite choice. You can't go wrong with them.