We celebrate America’s number one cookie each year on its very special day on March 6 with National Oreo Cookie Day. At National Today, we love a good cookie. And good cookies stem from the classics. In fact, one of our absolute favorites is a timeless classic: the Oreo. With crisp chocolate cookies and creamy filling, these little cookies have captured our hearts and our stomachs. The Oreo was first introduced in 1912 and it has been the best-selling cookie in America ever since. We love to dunk them, twist them, and straight up take a bite. Here’s to the delicious Oreo!
HISTORY OF NATIONAL OREO COOKIE DAY
The late Sam J. Porcello, a former Nabisco food scientist, is known for his work in terms of the modern Oreo cookie, which has been a creamy favorite snack for decades. This cookie creation is without a doubt one of his most notable achievements in his 34 years at Nabisco. And frankly, we believe that life has been sweeter ever since, since we at National Today just cannot get enough! The Oreo cookie is nearly 108 years old, and is enjoyed by cookie lovers of all ages across the globe.
Let’s face it: classic never goes out of style. And, at over 100 years old Oreo cookies are available in various colors, sizes, flavors. There are more inventing flavors coming every year. There are double stuffed, thins, mini, Neapolitan, and the aptly named Mega Stuf. We can even savor the flavor in an Oreo cake! Dunk them in milk, have them after a meal or a snack, share them with friends or covet them for yourself. However we want them, we can have them, as there is no shortage of ways to enjoy the beloved Oreo!
5 FACTS ABOUT OREO COOKIES THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND
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Just call him Mr. Oreo
Cookie founder Sam J. Porcello was often referred to as “Mr. Oreo” after he introduced us to our favorite sugary sandwich treat.
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The original recipe called for pork fat
When invented, lard was a central ingredient to making the Oreo cookie.
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Double Stuffed Cookies made their debut in 1975
The original recipe didn’t change much over the years until the favorite Double Stuffed Oreo Cookie was introduced.
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Oreo cookies are sold in over 100 countries
Cookie lovers around the world are able to enjoy this tasty treat! The top five countries in terms of sales for Oreo cookies are the United States, China, Venezuela, Canada, and Indonesia.
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Oreo cookies could circle Earth 381 times
From end to end, these classic cookies could circle the globe over 300 times if lined up along the equator. A tower of Oreos could reach the moon and back at least five times.
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