This Discontinued Oreo Cookie Flavor Was A Twist On A Classic Childhood Snack And Definitely Deserves A Comeback - Tasting Table

"Richard Levine/Getty Images The Oreo cookie has been a beloved snack for over one hundred years, yet it still maintains unmatched in its ability to be modified, improved upon, and creatively warped into tons of different flavors and variations. Throughout those years of innovation, several limited-edition cookies have come and gone, leaving fans disappointed and missing the flavors of Oreos past."

"There are plenty of limited-edition or discontinued Oreo flavors that are deserving of a comeback, but we are particularly fond of the PB&J Oreos from 2017. Inspired by the classic American peanut butter and jelly sandwich, these Oreos, which started as a Kroger-exclusive, featured a half-and-half split of peanut butter and jelly cremes sandwiched between vanilla cookies. It was a delicious pairing - two nostalgic childhood snack icons coming together in one harmonious sweet treat."

"Online snack reviewers and content creators were quick to release reviews for the coveted PB&J Oreos, and they were honestly pretty mixed. Unique flavors aren't going to hit everybody's taste buds the same, which is probably a big reason why they're limited-edition or discontinued in the first place. But those that loved the PB&J Oreos really loved them, with one reviewer on YouTube describing them as the "best Oreo in a while ... You need them in your life.""

The Oreo cookie has existed for over a century and has been released in many flavors and variations. Several limited-edition Oreos have been discontinued, prompting nostalgia for retired flavors. The 2017 PB&J Oreo, originally a Kroger-exclusive, combined half peanut butter and half jelly cremes between vanilla cookies, inspired by the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Fans replicated the flavor with DIY methods using cremes from other Oreo varieties. Online reviews were mixed, with many noting a bold jelly flavor that registers first and peanut butter that emerges later, creating a layered tasting experience.

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