Oreo's Brownie Batter

There was so much hype around the release of the new Oreo Brownie Batter cookies that when I spotted them at my local Wal-Mart I popped a package in my cart without even batting an eyelash. Truth be told, Oreo's are one of my all time favorite cookies (the original being my favorite of them all). Since I typically don't buy the original Oreo's I find myself sampling the limited edition flavors since for some reason I can handle those in portion sizes.

I had these bad boys tucked away in the closet (out of sight out of mind). I decided to open them up one day and I have to say ... I'm not really impressed. Opening the package and giving the cookies a whiff, they have that brownie batter scent (which truly, is just a chocolate smell). Taking a bite of the cookie they really weren't wowing. They taste simply like a chocolate Oreo cookie - chocolate cookie shell, chocolate cookie creme. There may be a hint of brownie batter in the background ... but calling a spade a spade these are merely a chocolate Oreo cookie. Now I've never had the chocolate Oreo's they sell in stores so I can't compare the two against each other in a flavor showdown - but I'd assume they're different flavor categories. That assumption merely going on the fact I have tried the peanut butter Oreo and the Reese peanut butter cup Oreo's.

Overall I'd say these are alright ... but they're certainly not something that I'd undoubtedly repurchase. Truth be told, I'd probably skip on them if they were out for consumption at anyone's house. They're a bit of a miss for me...

A serving is 2 cookies, 140 calories or 4 points plus values.

Red Velvet Oreo's

When I heard Oreo's was adding a red velvet flavor to their limited edition line-up I have to say I was very intrigued. I love red velvet cakes/cupcakes/desserts so I knew when I found them I'd be giving them a try. Low and behold on an afternoon trip to Wal-Mart I spotted the limited edition Red Velvet Oreo's and they found a little spot in my carriage and a one-way ticket to my humble abode.

One thing I noticed immediately, not about the cookies, but about the packaging is that it's 1/3 the size of a normal Oreo cookie package.  The package is much smaller and oddly enough (or not as oddly, considering this is a new 'trick of the trade') it's the same price regardless of the reduction in product. Regardless of how many cookies you get in a package (which in an odd way may actually be a good thing) ... these particular cookies are phenomenal.

The cookies themselves have that classic red velvet flavor - that rich chocolate flavor, while the cream is your classic Oreo cream which is cream cheese flavored. It's the essence of red velvet in a cookie form ... which is a total home run. I don't find them to be overly sweet and I'm able to enjoy 2 cookies without feeling the need to go overboard. All that have tried the cookies have been fans and gave them 2 thumbs up.

A serving is 2 cookies which is 140 calories or 4 points plus values.

Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Oreo's

As a certified pumpkin lover ... I tend to "get my pumpkin fix" during the fall season. I mean, how could I not since everything is turned into a pumpkin flavor?  On a quick run through the grocery store to get a few things needed for the week - I spotted a table of Oreo's. Initially I didn't pay much mind to it because I assumed they were the Caramel Apple Oreo's ... but then did a double take when I realized they were actually the Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Oreo's.

 

After that double take ... the cookies made a temporary home in my shopping cart, into my car ... and into my home. The end result, ended up in my stomach (but not the whole pack! only 2!).

 

Opening the package you're awarded with a pumpkin aroma. It's not sickeningly sweet ... it's a nice rich sweet pumpkin scent. Flavor wise ... these are pretty much spot on. That is, with the cookie surrounding it. The flavor of the cream on its own without the cookie is a sweet, cinnamony pumpkin cream. The cinnamon flavor is cut down and the sweetness is reduced when you eat it with the cookie. Truthfully, I quite enjoyed these. So has everyone else I've shared these with (niece, nephew, mother, cousin, etc.).

 

A serving is 2 cookies, 150 calories or 4 points plus values.

Limited Edition Banana Split Oreo's

I've said this before and I'll say it again ... I'm a sucker for Oreo's. Something about that chocolate cookie and that sweet cream gets me every time. So, needless to say, when I see a limited edition flavor on the shelves the cookie monster inside of me wants to give them a try. So, with that ... I picked up a package of the Limited Edition Banana Split Oreo's.

Not only am I a sucker for Oreo's ... but I'm a sucker for anything banana flavored. Banana coffee, ice cream, cookies, muffins, etc. ... you name it, if it's banana I'll more than likely try it. So you can pretty much sum up my excitement to try these cookies. And I will say ... they certainly didn't let me down.

Upon first bite you're rewarded with this banana flavoring. It's there, it's sweet and it's in your face, but not overwhelmingly. The chocolate cookie golden cookie certainly balance out the flavor without making one more overpowering than the other. I feel the cookies help balance out the overall flavor. Now I've taken apart my cookies and tried the pink filling and it's very much muted in comparison to the banana. It's very much a muted berry flavoring - but it doesn't scream strawberry.

The whole cookie really reminds me of just banana cookies. The banana flavor steals the show and is really all that can be tasted with a solid bite. That is unless you pick your cookie apart you can taste each layer separately.  Overall ... these get 2 thumbs up from me.

A serving, 2 cookies, is 140 calories or 4 points plus values.

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Oreo's

When I heard that Oreo's were releasing a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup cookie ... I was sold immediately. Reese's peanut butter cups are a guilty pleasure of mine, while classic Oreo's are one of my favorite cookies. Figuring, the two merging together ... it was only a recipe for awesomeness.

 

Admittedly I tried the Oreo Peanut Butter cookies one day and found them to be repulsive.  So needless to say, I had high hopes for these cookies.

 

One afternoon while going to the market to pick up a few items ... I spotted the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Oreo's and into my grocery cart they hopped. Opening the package you're awarded with that classic chocolate cookie scent that come with Oreo's. There's also that familiar scent of peanut butter lingering in the background.

 

After the first bite, there isn't much else to say other than: these cookies are phenomenal! They taste exactly as one would imagine they'd taste like. It's an Oreo Reese Cup baby. The peanut butter and chocolate filling is a dead ringer for the classic Reese cup and the chocolate cookies bring fourth that classic Oreo flavoring. These are a home run, slam dunk perhaps even award winning cookie.

 

I have seen these for sale in their regular packaging, while I've also seen them in a miniature cookie "sharing size" box.  However you choose to purchase them - I will say this: these are addicting. If you've got a weakness for Oreo's and Reese's ... you may find yourself wanting more than 1 or 2. So enjoy ... but if needed, proceed with caution.

 

A serving, 2 cookies, is 130 calories or 4 points plus values.