oreos

Oreos are a sandwich cookie consisting of two round, dark wafers separated by a sweet cream filling, first manufactured by the National Biscuit Company (now Mondelēz International) in 1912. The wafers are made from wheat flour, cocoa, sugar, and other ingredients, while the filling is a sweetened shortening-based cream with vanilla flavoring. The iconic design features a pressed ornamental pattern on the outer surface of each wafer. While traditionally chocolate-flavored, Oreos are produced in numerous varieties including golden wafers, different filling flavors (mint, peanut butter, birthday cake), and varying levels of filling-to-wafer ratio.

Oreos function both as a standalone snack and as a versatile baking ingredient in contemporary American and international cuisine. They are commonly crushed and used as a crust for cheesecakes, blended into ice cream and frozen desserts, crumbled into cookie dough and brownie batters, and incorporated into milkshakes and beverages. Home and professional bakers use them in truffles, pie fillings, and as a garnish for desserts. Beyond baking, they appear in savory applications such as ice cream sandwiches and creative fusion dishes, though their primary use remains as a confection alongside milk or as an ingredient in sweet preparations.