REVIEW: Reese’s Oreo Cups

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Snack food all-stars Reese’s and Oreo have collaborated to grant fans not one, but two best-of-both-worlds mash-ups: Reese’s Oreo Cups and Oreo Reese’s Cookies. A cookies and creme peanut butter cup AND a peanut butter and chocolate sandwich cookie? Whichever product speaks to your preference, we can all agree that both brands have been reading our diaries.

I tried the candy half of this collaboration. Available in Standard Size, King Size, and Mini varieties, Reese’s Oreo cups consist of a milk chocolate and white crème shell filled with peanut butter confection and Oreo cookie crumbs.

Reese’s connoisseurs may also think of this cup as a collaboration between two past varieties: Reese’s Crunchy Cookie Cups and the seasonal Werewolf Tracks Cups. Like the former product, Reese’s Oreo cups contain delightfully crunchy chocolate cookie crumbs. Like the latter, they use half milk chocolate and half white creme to achieve a unique taste and cool colorblock look. With all this mixing and matching of parts, maybe Dr. Frankenstein was in charge of engineering this collaboration.

If Frankenstein did channel his unchecked scientific ambition into candy, I would argue that he played it safe with the Reese’s Oreo cup. The white creme doesn’t taste much like an Oreo’s center, but it adds extra sweetness to the cup. The Oreo cookie crumbs add fantastic texture to the peanut butter filling, but I wish I could taste more of the wafer’s characteristic dark cocoa flavor. The crumbs are concentrated at the bottom of the cup, which creates a cool layering effect, but a whole wafer would have been a more exciting way to achieve Oreo flavor.

Despite the Oreo’s subtle flavor, the cookie crunch—in satisfying contrast to Reese’s perfect, smooth peanut butter—is the best part of the candy. I wish I had found the Mini variety at my local store rather than the King Size pack. I suspect the cookie’s texture and flavor might be more pronounced in a smaller cup. Readers, confirm my hunch?

Although the cookie flavor is generally lacking, Reese’s Oreo cups are crunchy, sweet, peanut buttery, and very easy to eat. It’s hard to achieve snack food perfection, but this flavor pays respectable homage to two brands that already have.

Purchased Price: $1.97
Purchased at: Walmart
Size: 2.8 oz (79 g) King Size package
Rating: 7 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (per 2 cups) 200 calories, 11 grams of fat, 4.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, less than 5 milligrams of cholesterol, 125 milligrams of sodium, 24 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 20 grams of sugar, and 4 grams of protein

REVIEW: Apple Pie a la Mode Oreo Cookies

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The story goes that Isaac Newton discovered gravity after an apple fell from a tree and hit him on the head, and I like to think that that’s the same way an executive at Oreo came up with the inspired idea for its new Apple Pie a la Mode flavor.

As soon as I opened the package, the autumnal smell that wafted up to greet me (like I’d just poured a batch of fresh apple cider!) was a signal that things were about to get good. Visually, these look more or less like Golden Oreos, except the cookies are a smidge darker and the crème is tan instead of white. They’re also quite hearty, closer in crème level to a Double Stuf than a regular Oreo—more on that to come!

I can’t help but play with my food, so I neatly twisted off the top cookie in my first Oreo and sampled it alone. This was a multifaceted flavor; buttery, with notes of apple and cinnamon coming on stronger in the aftertaste. The crème was noticeably fruitier, which felt appropriate. Biting into two toasty cookies with the luscious crème within was a neat and satisfying way to replicate the experience of a tender pie crust encasing a gooey filling (and got bonus points for being much less messy). If you can manage some restraint, though, I would suggest it; in larger mouthfuls, the flavor was a bit overwhelming, feeling too synthetic for my liking, which wasn’t a problem when I was just taking dainty little nibbles.

At first, I thought the “à la mode” aspect might just be marketing jargon to spice things up (which I slightly resented, finding apple pie plenty compelling on its own), but then I pondered the double helping of crème. It occurred to me that perhaps that extra layer was meant to mimic the creaminess of the ice cream served atop a dessert in a la mode style. With this new perspective, I appreciated how the extra richness and sweetness in that robust filling allowed me to visualize myself snacking on a warm piece of pie decked out in slightly melty vanilla ice cream. A quick look at the marketing copy online confirmed that the crème is specifically meant to be “apple pie and vanilla ice cream-flavored,” and while advertising the vanilla flavor in a crème that’s famously vanilla-flavored feels a little like low-hanging fruit, I can’t deny that it works. The combination was nostalgic and comforting.

If you typically enjoy a non-chocolate Oreo, these are certainly a worthy addition to the pantheon. In fact, even if you don’t typically enjoy a non-chocolate Oreo, these are complex and interesting enough that they might just change your mind. I myself have had a longstanding belief that fruit-flavored desserts are inferior, but Apple Pie a la Mode Oreos are good enough to make me eat my words… plus about five cookies in one sitting.

Purchased Price: $5.99
Size: 10.68 oz package
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (serving size of 2 cookies): 150 calories, 7 grams of fat,2.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 80 milligrams of sodium, 21 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 11 grams of sugar, and less than 1 gram of protein.

REVIEW: Selena Gomez Oreo Cookies

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As Selena Gomez’s hit song said, the heart wants what it wants. My heart wants more Oreo collaborations—not because I crave connection to a favorite star, but because Oreo’s celebrity collaborations yield interesting and inventive flavors. As we junk food fans know, wild possibilities are endless. If we work together, can we manifest a Judge Judy or Weird Al Yankovic Oreo?

In the meantime, I’ll let Selena Gomez Oreo Cookies imbue some glamor and spice in my life. Dressed in pink foil packaging, the cookies follow the Post Malone Oreo as the latest limited edition Oreo-celebrity collaboration. Selena’s signature Oreo is a “horchata-inspired” sandwich cookie. Broken down, the sandwich consists of chocolate cinnamon wafer cookies and two crèmes: chocolate cinnamon and sweetened condensed milk with cinnamon sugar.

Yes, you read “cinnamon” three times in that last sentence. While the individual cinnamon-kissed components are fantastic, the spice somewhat dominates the cookie. The wafers taste like cinnamon cookies touched with cocoa, something like chocolate speculoos. Both cremes are delicious, but the sweetened condensed milk crème is so good that future Oreo muse Weird Al might write a song about it. Its rich milkiness carries a hint of caramelization that makes regular Oreo crème seem like a sugary bore in comparison. Its cinnamon sugar crystals add more flavor than texture without much noticeable grit or crunch.

As one bite, the Oreo loses the nuances that make each component exciting. Cinnamon takes over, and while the cocoa is enough to make the cookie taste different from any number of Cinnamon Toast Crunch products on the market, it’s not enough to taste very chocolatey. I’m not sure both cremes needed cinnamon elements, and I would have loved more of the condensed milk creme to balance out the flavors. Like a cup of cinnamon hot cocoa on a cold day, the cookies’ unexpected combination of sweetness and spice hits the spot, but I didn’t like them as well as the Post Malone Oreos.

Like that product, the Selena Gomez cookies include embossed wafer designs (like headphones, a heart, and the star’s signature) and a QR code on the package that leads to exclusive content for fans.

Whether you adore Selena (Selenators, there’s an embossed wafer dedicated to you!) or cinnamon (cinna-minions, show yourselves!), these Oreos are a must-try. While I would have preferred more chocolate or condensed milk creme, I will still finish the package as I dream up new collaborations. If Selena can convince costars Steve Martin and Martin Short to collaborate on a Double Stuf Oreo, I’ll buy a second package.

Purchased Price: $5.29
Size: 10.68 oz package
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (2 cookies) 140 calories, 7 grams of fat, 2.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 60 milligrams of sodium, 20 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 12 grams of sugar, and less than 1 gram of protein.

REVIEW: Limited Edition Chocolate Covered Pretzel Oreo Cookies

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It’s the Year of Salty Oreo Cookies!

Okay, there have only been two of them so far in 2025 — the Post Malone Taste Twist Oreo with salted caramel and shortbread flavored creme and this new Limited Edition Chocolate Covered Pretzel Oreo with pretzel flavored cookies with salt and chocolate flavor creme. But who knows what the rest of the year holds? I think Oreo has something great here with these sweet and salty varieties, and the brand knows it, too.

First, at a quick glance, nothing about these suggests the wafers are pretzel-flavored. They look a bit more sun-kissed than Golden Oreo wafers, and if you look closely, there might be a salt grain here and there within the nooks and crannies of the cookie. But they give nothing away to how they might taste. Even their scent is too sweet to make me think of pretzels. While they look like the Hawaii beach cousins of Golden Oreo cookies, their flavor is noticeably different, brah. However, I don’t recognize any pretzel after trying them on their own and with the chocolate creme.

But that ended up not being a bad thing.

The dark-colored creme is similar to the standard chocolate one that Oreo has used for decades. But the addition of salt, which also appears on the creme, enhances the filling’s flavor, which in turn helps make the whole cookie taste wonderful. The goodness of sweet and salty is present with every bite, and while I can’t say there’s a bit of a pretzel, I can say these are delicious and must-buy if you’re into sweet and salty products.

Limited Edition Chocolate Covered Pretzel Oreo is one of those flavors I want to return after its limited run ends, like Cotton Candy and BLUEBERRY PIE. Dammit, when is Blueberry Pie coming back, Oreo!

Even though pretzel was supposed to be one of the highlighting flavors, I’m glad these don’t taste like they have any because I don’t think I would’ve enjoyed their sweet and salty flavor as much as I did.

Now, how about Limited Edition Chocolate Covered Potato Chip Oreo Cookies to keep the Year of Salty Oreo Cookies rolling?

DISCLOSURE: I received a free product sample from Oreo. Doing so did not influence my review.

Purchased Price: FREE
Size: 10.68 oz package
Rating: 9 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (2 cookies) 140 calories, 6 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 180 milligrams of cholesterol, 20 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 11 grams of sugar (including 11 grams of added sugar), and 1 gram of protein.

REVIEW: Post Malone Taste Twist Oreo Cookies

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Next time Oreo suffers from a creative slump, they would be wise to remember Post Malone’s phone number.

Leave it to an inventive, genre-mixing rapper-singer to inspire an Oreo that offers multiple flavors plus a visual appeal to pique the interest of a wide audience. The limited edition cookie features a swirled crème—the first in Oreo’s history—in shortbread and salted caramel flavors, sandwiched between one Golden Oreo and one traditional chocolate wafer.

The swirled crème is a hit. The shortbread flavor is buttery and sweet, while the caramel component is rich without being sickly. Salt is incorporated within the caramel crème, which enhances the flavors while downplaying the crème’s overall sweetness, and provides a little texture. In each cookie, a couple of salt crystals stand out with a subtle, sprinkle-like crunch that feels like a fun, thoughtful flourish.

Both crème flavors pair beautifully with the Oreo wafers. It is fun to try all possible combinations of crème against cookie, but ultimately each one is delicious. The choice to include both Golden and chocolate cookies invites the interactive experience of mixing and matching to your preference. As one bite, the cookie is an excellent mixture of everything—butter, chocolate, sweetness, and salt—but I really like savoring the components separately.

Visually, two kinds of cookies plus a crème swirl makes a stunning product, but that’s not all. Each chocolate cookie is embossed with one of nine possible designs. Post Malone fans will recognize nods to artistry, including a sunflower for his 2018 single. Another perk: a QR code on the packaging leads you to a music-themed personality quiz that determines your custom-flavored crème swirl. (Mine? Maple apple. Oreo, once you run out of music stars to collaborate with, I am available.)

While brand collaborations can range from obvious to desperate, Oreo and Post Malone have created something special that represents both the celebrity’s artistic and taste preferences while fostering the brand’s creativity. Post Malone Taste Twist Oreos put a unique and engaging twist on the terrible urge to eat an entire row of sandwich cookies. The swirly crème is a standout for the brand, and the Golden-chocolate cookie duo is perfect for Oreo fans who—like Posty himself—do not limit themselves to one genre of flavor.

Purchased Price: $4.99
Size: 10.68 oz package
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 10 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (2 cookies) 140 calories, 7 grams of fat, 2.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 gram of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 95 milligrams of sodium, 20 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 12 grams of sugar, and less than 1 gram of protein.

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