Oreo Cookie Information

Oreo cookies are chocolate cookie dessert sandwiches with a white creme filling in the center. There are many imitations, but an authentic Oreo cookie has the word "OREO" enclosed in the Nabisco logo on each side of the cookie. Oreo cookies are produced by Nabisco, a division of Kraft foods. According to Nabisco, Oreo cookies are milk's favorite cookies. Add this to my Recipe Box.

History

The Oreo cookie was developed in 1912 by the National Biscuit Company, which eventually became known as Nabisco. The Oreo cookie was first named the "Oreo Biscuit," and then renamed the "Oreo Sandwich," followed by the "Oreo Creme Sandwich," before being shortened to just "Oreo." In 1922, Oreo cookies could be purchased for 32 cents a pound; in 2009, Oreo cookies sold at $4.29 for an 18-ounce package.

Servings

A serving size of Oreo cookies is three cookies. In a standard package, which has a net weight of 18 ounces, there are about 15 servings. However, most people routinely eat more than three Oreo cookies in one sitting. According to Food Timeline, Oreo cookies were the best-selling cookie of the 20th century in the United States. Americans consumed almost 12 billion Oreo cookies in 2001 alone.

Nutrition Facts

There are a whopping 160 calories in just three Oreo cookies, of which 60 are from fat. A serving of Oreo cookies contains seven total fat grams, two of which are saturated fat. However, Oreo cookies are cholesterol-free. A serving also contains 25 carbohydrate grams, and 14 of those are from sugars. Additionally, there is one gram of fiber and one gram of protein in a serving of Oreo cookies.

Variations

The original Oreo cookie is the inspiration for many other Oreo-brand snacks, including Double Stuf Oreos, Double Stuf Chocolate Creme, Golden Oreos, Chocolate Creme Oreos, Chocolate Covered Oreos, Oreo Fudgees, Oreo Fun Stix, organic Oreo cookies, Oreo Minis, Oreo Cakesters, Oreo snack cakes, Oreo ice cream cones, Oreo pie crust, and holiday themed Oreos, such as orange-creme filled Oreos for Halloween.

Oreo Recipes

Oreo cookies, while delicious alone, can be used as an ingredient in other tasty treats. Oreos can be blended with any flavor of ice cream to create a yummy Oreo milkshake. Layer crushed Oreo cookies with chocolate and vanilla ice cream and whipped cream to make an Oreo parfait. Crumbled Oreos can be used to top gelatin cups for a unique dessert. For a richer-flavored cheesecake, use Oreo pie crust instead of regular pie crust.