30 Best Oreo Flavors, Ranked and Tested
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We write about Oreos a lot here. Like, a lot a lot. But can you blame us? The classic cookie has been around longer than any of us have (since 1912!), and there are so many Oreo recipes and desserts out there that frankly, we're surprised that we as a society haven’t caused a nationwide shortage. There are few things in the world more simple and versatile as an Oreo cookie and milk (yes, that includes all of the 85-plus flavors in the brand's history), and it's safe to say we're just a little bit obsessed. Case in point, this giant Oreo cake, these Oreo truffles, this Oreo popcorn, and this Oreo cookie skillet. You get the idea.
It was only a matter of time before we turned around and said, “Have we ever tried them all in one sitting?" We hadn't. So we did.
Of course, there were hiccups. Although so many Oreo flavors have emerged over the course of the cookie brand's 110-year lifespan, some flavors are hard to find on shelves. Some seem to be discontinued. Others are only available overseas. Green tea Oreos, for instance, are only available in Japan. (But whyyyy?) That said, our editors are nothing if not intrepid, tracking down a whopping 30 Oreo varieties for an in-depth taste test.
Without further ado, here's our worst-to-best ranking of every Oreo flavor we could get our hands on. Let us know if we missed any favorites!
Birthday Cake Oreo
"Nope. This tastes like a birthday cake vomiting." So, uh. Not our fav.
Fudge-Dipped Oreo Thins Bites
A prettttty ideal snack for all those who like chocolate, mini things, and feeling vaguely ill after putting down an inevitable bag's worth of this stuff.
Oreo Mint Thins
The comparisons to a Thin Mint were inevitable, yet these drew less of a parallel than their larger counterpart (more on that cookie later). People enjoyed this cookie's fresh crunch, but wanted even more mint flavor.
Oreo Thins Bites
Again, here is where creme-to-cookie ratio became a subject of debate. Are the Thins Bites just too much cookie for too little creme? All signs point to yes. Might we suggest a Double Stuf Oreos Thins Bites, @Mondolez?
Chocolate Oreo Thins
"They're fine," was the overall feeling here. Good. Fine!
Churro Oreo
Released as part of the mystery flavor Oreo contest, this cookie featured a churro-flavored creme. However, it didn't knock anyone's socks off.
Chocolate Oreo
Infinitely less popular than the classic Oreo, even though it was one of the most straightforward flavors we tried. "It's just kind of bland," one tester noted.
Peanut Butter Oreo
"More peanut butter flavor," they cried. "More! Please!"
Fudge-Dipped Mint Oreo Thins Bites
These would make great snacks if frozen, the crowd agreed. As room temperature bites, they were slightly less fun.
White Fudge-Dipped Oreo Thins Bites
Despite a few enthusiasts, the consensus was that the white fudge was too overpowering and negated any solid crunch the bites may have had.
Red Velvet Oreo
The staff found themselves divided at this pivotal cookie point. About half of Delish felt the cookie was artificial nonsense that needed more cream cheese oomph. The rest were delighted by its Dunkaroo-like smell and sweet, sweet flavor.
Oreo Thins
Another few mentions of the word "perfect" here, but there were a few people who felt the classic Thin was a bit too dry.
Mint Oreo
I present to you without further context the absolute best note from this entire test: "Like a thicker Thin Mint. A... Chunk Mint?"
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Oreo
An "A+" from all the Nutterbutter fans in the house.
Spring Oreo
We all remain a little unclear as to what spring is (Yellow #5??), but we were not mad about it. It's just a really yummy cookie with a bit of a neon streak.
Dark Chocolate Oreo
This one was a big hit with those of our testers who claimed not to have much of a sweet tooth (who are these people). While some said they couldn't tell that it was dark chocolate, they appreciated the cookie's subtle sweetness.
Gingerbread Oreo
The Gingerbread Oreo with creme and crunchy sugar crystals was tasty enough to make Santa's nice list.
Golden Thins
People loved the creme-to-cookie ratio here. Magic!
Fudge-Covered Oreo
This fudge-covered Oreo was immensely popular. It's a "luxurious" cookie with with an alarming amount of chocolate. One taster's suggestion? "LOVE. Although I wish it was half vanilla-dipped and half chocolate-dipped."
Carrot Cake Oreo
A delightful addition to the permanent flavor fam. Less artificial tasting than the birthday cake and red velvet varieties.
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