National Oreo Cookie Day

National Oreo Cookie Day commemorates the most beloved sandwich cookie in the United States. On March 6, 1912 the National Biscuit Company (Nabisco) filed for a trademark for the Oreo, a chocolate wafer cookie with a sweet, creamy filling. The name’s origin is unclear – some say it derives from the French word for ‘gold’ (or), others that it was simply short and catchy. The cookie was an instant success, outselling competitors like the Hydrox. Over the decades Oreo’s design has evolved subtly, with its embossed wreath and company logo reflecting early 20th‑century Art Deco style. The filling recipe changed in the 1990s when Nabisco removed trans fats and replaced lard with vegetable oils. Oreos have inspired countless variations – Double Stuf, Golden, Mint, Birthday Cake – and are used in milkshakes, pie crusts and fried fair treats. On this day, twist open a classic Oreo, scrape the sweet frosting with your teeth, dip the chocolate wafers in cold milk, or crush them into an ice cream sundae. From children dunking after school to adults revisiting a favourite indulgence, the Oreo’s simple combination continues to bring delight more than a century after its debut.