We’re in uncharted Oreo territory with Chicken & Waffles, Deep Fried and Banana Pudding cookies

Since launching Snackology almost two years ago, I’ve published 21 Oreo-centric reviews. I’ve covered everything from Coca-Cola Oreos to Oreos filled with more Oreos to — shudder — Oreos that taste like turkey and stuffing. Today we’re digging into a trio of new Oreo cookies featuring flavors that have never been seen before and will soon be in stores for the first time ever:

Oreo Chicken & Waffles Cookies, Oreo Deep Fried Cookies and Oreo Banana Pudding Cookies.

“In its boldest taste test challenge yet, the brand is dropping THREE all-new, limited-edition cookies simultaneously — and for the first time ever, leaving it entirely up to OREO cookie superfans to vote on which one will make a comeback,” Oreo said in its announcement of the Twist Lick Vote campaign.

Yes, we’re doing a food election for the second time this year, following up on Americans across the country going to the polls to cast their votes for the next flavor of M&M’s. While the candidates in the M&M’s election were all bakery-themed, the Twist Lick Vote Oreo cookies are bold and adventurous.

Chicken & Waffles? I’m kind of scared. Deep Fried? Let’s do it. Banana Pudding? That one has to be a hit.

What they cost

The three Twist Lick Vote flavors go up for presale (yes, Oreo cookies have presale windows) on Oreo’s website beginning Aug. 17 before going nationwide on Aug. 24.

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My thoughts

I was serious when I said that there’s an Oreo election happening. From Aug. 17 to Oct. 12, you can scan the QR code on packages of these flavors or go to the Twist Lick Vote website to cast a vote for the flavor you want to see return to shelves for a limited time in 2027.

Oreo Chicken & Waffles Cookies

Snackology readers know my history with meat-flavored snacks. (Not to be confused with meats that are snacks.) The Turkey & Stuffing Oreo in the Thanksgiving Dinner Cookie Tin traumatized me. Those KFC jellybeans were a nightmare. But I was ready to give Oreo Chicken & Waffles Cookies an honest try, especially with Oreo pointing out that it’s a “first-of-its kind for the cookie aisle.”