Close icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification. The imitations in all their glory. Sophie Kleeman Trader Joe's recently released a cheeky imitation: "Aussie-style Chocolate Crème Sandwich Cookies." Unfortunately, according to this Australian reviewer, they're mediocre at best. There is a defiant message in the upper left-hand corner of a standard package of Tim Tams. "There is no substitute," it reads in small gold lettering. Ask any Australian about Tim Tams and their face will probably light up. The Arnott's chocolate biscuit was a beloved childhood treat I left behind when I moved to New York 22 years ago. Until some American grocery stores began selling them in 2017, I was forced to sit idly by and remember the better times (eating Tim Tams until my stomach hurt).