Cheez-It Hot and Spicy Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 12.4 oz

Title: Finally, a snack that fights back I bought these for my husband because he's been on a mission to find snacks with actual heat, not just that fake "spicy" flavor that tastes like paper. He packed a bag of these in his lunch for work this week, and judging by the empty box in the pantry, they were a hit. The texture is exactly what you want from a Cheez-It—super crunchy and sturdy enough to survive being tossed in a lunchbox without turning into dust. They have that classic cheesy base, but the heat hits you right at the end. It's not overwhelming, but it definitely lingers. My husband said it kept him from snacking too fast, which is probably a good thing. The 12.4 oz box is a decent size, but fair warning: they are dangerously easy to crush (eat, not crush) in one sitting if you're watching TV. I do wish the spice level was a tiny bit more consistent across the crackers; some pieces have a serious kick, while others are just mild. Still, it beats the plain ones when you want a little excitement. Hoping the box stays this fresh for the rest of the week, but at the rate he's going through them, that might be wishful thinking.