National Oreo Day

National Oreo Day History

National Oreo Day is dedicated to pay tribute to America's favorite cookie - the Oreo. Recognized nationwide, this event inspires both fond nostalgia and joyous indulgence as individuals of all ages revel in tasting the sweet, creamy bliss of this iconic sandwich cookie.

The National Oreo Day was established to celebrate the creation of the Oreo cookie by the National Biscuit Company - now known as Nabisco - on March 6, 1912 in Hoboken, New Jersey. Due to its longstanding history and beloved status, the Oreo quickly earned a dedicated day of observance. What began as a humble cookie has since evolved into a household name, with countless iterations and flavors released over the years to keep the tradition alive. It is the staple of the America's culture, often appears in recipes and is feature in Tv shows, and commercials

Millions of people across America celebrate National Oreo Day via indulgence, hosting cookie parties, or making creative recipes featuring Oreos. The day encourages sharing, creativity and enjoyment of the iconic cookie, emphasizing its presence as a deeply ingrained part of American culture. National Oreo Day is celebrated annually on March 6, marking the anniversary of the cookie's creation.

Facts about National Oreo Day

• According to Madefind, In 2023, the United States and China were the top consumers of Oreo Cookies, accounting for 70% of all sales.
• According to oreo.com, over 40 billion cookies are produced every year.
• According to History Daily, since the introduction to the market more than a century ago, there are more than 500 billion Oreo cookies sold.
• Oreo's first slogan in 1950 was Oh! Oh! Oreo. Some other slogans and jingles they had were America's Best Loved Cookie, Who's the Kid with the Oreo Cookie?, and Oreo, the Original Twister. In 2004 they changed their slogan to Milk's Favorite Cookie and it's been the same ever since.
• Although twisting the cookie in half has been a popularized way of eating Oreos, research shows that 84% os men eat Oreos whole and 41% of women twist the cookie in half. This highlights some interesting preferences based on gender.
• Visit Oreo's official website, oreo.com where you can customize cookies, in a unique and limited edition, you can customize cookies, add sprinkles, photos, and text, and have the box shipped to you.

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Top things to do for National Oreo Day

• Enjoy some oreos. Pair them with a glass of milk for good measure.
• Explore oreo recipes. There are cakes, caramel cookies, ice cream sandwiches, and more.
• Participate in the oreo challenge. Grab a friend and see who can get an oreo into their mouth first from the top of their forehead without using their hands.