Tim Tam Slam!

Ahhh, the Tim Tam. Yummy chocolate filling surrounded by a crispy chocolate cookie, coated in, um, more chocolate. You can only get these in Australia, and we have been eating them ever since Chris noticed that his coworkers devour them. He knew I would love them, especially since there is a fun trick you can do if you have the right technique. It's called a Tim Tam Slam. It also goes by the name Tim Tam Explosion and Tim Tam Bomb. You get the idea. There are rumors that it's been attempted in the United States using Oreo cookies, but without success.

Because of the Tim Tam's unique properties, you can, with the right approach, use it as a straw to sip your coffee. Pure heaven. Or so I'm told. I've never actually had a successful Tim Tam Slam. Here are the step-by-step instructions, plus a video tutorial. This dude makes it look easy, but don't be fooled. Many a Tim Tam has been wasted while attempting the Slam.

1. Chill Tim Tam. Most Aussies suggest keeping the box in your fridge for quick access during parties and such.

2. Make yourself a cup of hot coffee or tea.

3. Take a small bite from the both ends of the Tim Tam. Warning: do not overbite. It's obviously very easy to do, and I blame all of my failed attempts on overly-enthusiastic biting.

4. Place the Tim Tam in your mouth and secure with your teeth, not lips, which will cause it to melt prematurely.

5. Plunge the Tim Tam about half way down into the coffee and suck like crazy.

There are two outcomes. Sadly, I have only achieved the first.

Outcome A: As you desperately suck on the Tim Tam, it falls apart and leaves you with chocolate-smeared fingers and sad, lumpy coffee.

Outcome B: The gooey center of the Tim Tam is successfully siphoned out of the hard cookie shell into your waiting mouth, allowing you to exhale, take a deep breath, and experience the amazing taste trifecta!