I used to think the world didn’t need more pumpkin spice products. The number of pumpkin spice-ified products has grown to comical levels. I think there are enough of them that they would outweigh the world’s largest pumpkin, which is over 2,000 pounds.
Pumpkin Pie Spice Pringles, Pumpkin Spice Country Crock Spread, Pumpkin Spice M&M’s, Philadelphia Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese, and a dozen or so pumpkin spice beers are just a small taste of all the pumpkin spice products out there.
But after learning about these Nabisco Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Oreo Cookies several weeks ago, something in my mind snapped and now I want to see MORE pumpkin spice products. Actually, I take that back. I want complete pumpkin spice shelf domination.
That means I want see Rockstar Pure Zero Pumpkin Spice Ice Energy Drink, Pumpkin Spice Cheerios, Sprite Pumpkin Spice Soda, Pepperoni and Pumpkin Spice Hot Pockets, Pumpkin Spice Tide Laundry Detergent, Pumpkin Spice Egg Beaters, Pumpkin Spice Spicy Doritos, Pumpkin Spice Scope Mouthwash, Pepperidge Farm Pumpkin Spice Goldfish, Pumpkin Spice Spam, and so much more. Hell yeah!
I think pumpkin spice and Oreo were meant to come together, because Oreo is also something that folks say there are too many of. So it’s funny the flavor that has too many products and the product that has too many flavors ended up coming together.
The Pumpkin Spice Oreo Cookie’s smell reminds me of the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes I purchase about this time every year. Out of all the Oreo varieties I’ve tried this year, this cookie’s aroma is the most inviting, slightly ahead of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Oreo. It doesn’t smell like an artificial version of what it’s trying to emulate, which is the case with other flavors, like Fruit Punch, Root Beer Float, and Caramel Apple.
The orange-red creme has that familiar pumpkin spice flavor. I could taste ginger, cinnamon, and a bit of nutmeg. However, the ingredients list doesn’t contain any of those spices. Well, technically, the creme contains something that sounds like a spice, paprika oleoresin, but it’s just there for coloring.
When licking just the creme, the flavor doesn’t excite my taste buds. The pumpkin spice flavor is good, but it’s surprisingly not that strong despite direct taste bud-to-creme contact. However, just like I experienced with the Caramel Apple Oreo, the creme’s flavor is enhanced when the cookie is eaten whole. I don’t know what it is about the Golden Oreo that makes that happen, but I’m glad it happens. Damn food science!
If you’re a fan of pumpkin spice, the Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Oreo Cookies will make you happy. If you’re one of those people who think there are too many pumpkin spice products, then this will further support your beliefs. And if you’re bored and happen to have regular Oreo cookies and Pumpkin Spice Oreo cookies around, I’d suggest doing a creme swap. The pumpkin spice creme with the chocolate cookie is also quite tasty.
(Disclosure: I received a free sample of these cookies from the folks at Oreo. I gave my honest opinion of them. Receiving a free sample did not influence me to write something positive. To satisfy possible doubters, I will say something bad about Oreo. Mega Stuf Oreo was a dumb idea.)
(Nutrition Facts – 2 cookies – 150 calories, 60 calories from fat, 7 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 80 milligrams of sodium, 15 milligrams of potassium, 20 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 12 grams of sugar, and less than 1 gram of protein.)
Item: Nabisco Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Oreo Cookies
Purchased Price: FREE
Size: 12.2 oz.
Purchased at: Received from Oreo
Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: If you love pumpkin spice, you’ll like this cookie. Pumpkin spice stands out more when the cookie is eaten whole. Aroma reminds me of Starbucks PSL. Also goes well with chocolate Oreo wafers.
Cons: If you think there are too many pumpkin spice products, you’ll continue to feel that way. Licking creme isn’t satisfying. Pumpkin Spice Spam.
My mission in life is to track these down!
MEGA STUF IS GOD!
Where are the candy corn oreos.
The problem with the limited edition Oreos is that they’re hard to find.
I found them at A!bertsons today; nice surprise. In Bakersfield Ca., Mt.
. Vernon store.$1.69 if you buy 4
Ok, I am sure you have some sort of junk food powers….so make those pumpkin spice Cheerios and goldfish happen!
I love pumpkin, I might have to try these.
If like me your local store has a, well, limited number of limited editions – try getting Kraft pumpkin spice cream cheese and insert between golden Oreo wafers, after licking off the original cream filling, of course, according to the SOP (Standard Oreo Protocol). Haven’t tried this year’s version, but the pumpkin spice cream cheese a few years ago was really good. Lacking Oreos entirely? Any appropriate cookie will do… Vanilla wafers?
OH NOZ! THE FOOD BABE (AKA Food Boob) is going against this product.
I really hope I can find these somewhere in the UK, but I doubt it – nothing on Ebay yet or any import store.
Spare a thought for us in the Pumpkin-Spice-less UK. There’s a Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks but that’s about it 🙁
Anyone found them, yet? Supposed to hit shelves today.
Got them yesterday at work – we went through half the bag before first break.
So yeah, they’re pretty damned tasty.
I can’t find pumpkin spice Oreos. Where can I find them ? No stores have them.
I’ve found them at Safeway and Fred Meyer. Cheaper at Fred Meyer.
Just want to thank you and your crew for putting in the time and energy to put this site together! I spend more time here than I’d like to admit during my workday. 😉
Happy Holidays! Keep the content rolling – great job! 🙂
Looking for them this year i wonder if they will come out the same time as last year
Someone offered me ONE of these a while back and I became an instant fan. And I don’t even eat Oreos! But I can’t find them anywhere ( yet?). I got all happy when I saw Halloween Oreos at Kroger’s yesterday, but they turned out to be regular Oreos with orange-colored filling. 🙁
…ahhh…another USA EXCLUSIVE….come on CANADA enjoys many of these new ideas …really !!!
Yea, Pumpkin Spice Oreos on the shelves now, yum! Pumpkin Spice Bevita wafers delicious too. Pumpkin Twinkies not so much (but then I’m not 12 anymore). I’ll have to look for the cream cheese. Going to have to increase the time on the exercise bike!
Not Oreos but, I did see ALDI has Pumpkin Spice Pop Tarts on sale this week for $2.65!!!