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The Selena Gomez-inspired Oreos have officially hit stores.
The Limited Edition Selena Gomez Oreo Cookies are inspired by her love of horchata, according to Oreo, and include a layer of chocolate and cinnamon flavor creme atop a layer of sweetened condensed milk flavor creme with cinnamon sugar inclusions, sandwiched between two chocolate cinnamon flavored wafers.
According to the cookie brand, the new flavor “brings together Selena’s passions and fandom into one deliciously dunkable bite.”
In addition to the cookie, Gomez also created six unique embossments designed with her fans in mind, including one that spells out “Selenators.” There’s also one exclusive cookie, found in approximately every three packs, that features Gomez’s signature, marking the first time Oreo has ever put an autograph on a cookie, the company said in May.
“Making my own OREO cookie was a lot of fun. I grew up loving them, so being able to be a part of the process was a full-circle moment,” Gomez said in a news release. “I wanted to find a way for it to feel comforting and have a bit of nostalgia from my childhood. The cinnamon flavor gives it this horchata feel, and I’m excited for my fans to try it.”
When and where can I get the Selena Gomez Oreos?
The limited edition cookies have been available for presale in the U.S. since June 2 at www.Oreo.com/UnwrapTheCollab. They will begin rolling out at retailers nationwide starting June 9 and will be available only for a limited time, while supplies last.
The cookies will also be available in Canada and Brazil on June 9, and fans in Australia and New Zealand can get them on June 17.
“Tapping into Selena’s world—her cultural roots, her loyal fan base, her musical journey— propels the OREO brand’s cultural relevance and playful personality to new heights,” said Michelle Deignan, Vice President, OREO, US, in a news release. “This collaboration embodies our commitment to delighting our consumers in unexpected ways and further establishes our footprint in the music industry.”
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.
