Washington Post taste testers slam "overhyped" Crumbl Cookies

What they're saying: "Doughy and greasy," said Post's recipes editor Becky Krystal after trying multiple flavors.

• "I could taste flour/dough in most of them," assistant recipes editor Olga Massov said.
• "They're not particularly eye-catching or beautiful or shiny," said Daniela Galarza, a former pastry chef who writes the publication's recipe newsletter. "There's no Cronut quality … I guess it's just really smart marketing."

The other side: A representative for the company did not answer Axios' request for comment on Thursday.

Meanwhile, the taste testers were partial to the brownie sundae flavor, calling it "very chocolaty."

Catch up quick: The company is no stranger to controversy after it was fined for violating child labor regulations and waged a high-profile legal battle with competitors over the past two years.

Yes, but: The chain remains popular. Since its launch in Logan, Utah in 2017, the business has opened nearly 900 locations worldwide.

The bottom line: "Crumbl cookies are underwhelming, mostly because they seem underbaked, a ding shared by many social media critics," Heil wrote.