History of the Nabisco Oreo® Cookie

Several companies join together to form Nabisco.

Apr 12, 1898

Nabisco opened a large factory between 15th and 16th street in Chelsea Market. [foodtimeline.org](http://<a href='http://www.foodtimeline.org/foodcookies.html#oreos)' >food timeline.com</a>

Nabisco Opens a Large Factory

Apr 17, 1898

food timeline.org Nabisco opened a large factory between 15th and 16th street in Chelsea Market, New York

Oreo Cookies were invented

Jan 1, 1912

In 1912 Nabisco Biscuit Company (NaBisCo) had a new idea for a cookie. Two chocolate disks with creme filling between them. They were originally called the Oreo Biscuit. about.com

Oreo Cookies are Patented

Mar 6, 1912

foodtimeline.org According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Oreo Cookies were introduced to the American Public by Nabisco in March of 1912.

The First Oreo Ever Sold

Apr 17, 1912

Oreo Global Fact Sheet The first Oreo ever sold was in Hoboken, New Jersey back when the only cost 30 cents a pound and were sold in tins.

Lemon creme filled Oreos are introduced

Apr 12, 1920

Oreo came out with its first alternation to the original cookie recipe. The lemon filled oreo. [foodtimeline.org](http://<a href='http://www.foodtimeline.org/foodcookies.html#oreos)' >food timeline.com</a>

Oreo Sandwich

Apr 12, 1921

Nabisco changed the name of Oreo Cookies to, Oreo Sandwiches [foodtimeline.org](http://<a href='http://www.foodtimeline.org/foodcookies.html#oreos)' >Food timeline.com</a>

Oreo changes it's name again

Apr 12, 1948

Oreos Changed it's name again to Oreo ''Creme'' Sandwiches foodtimeline.org

Oreo's new pattern

Apr 12, 1950

Nabisco created a new design for their cookie. The word ''OREO'' is circled around the cookie with a ''garland'' of petals. [foodtimeline.org](http://<a href='http://www.foodtimeline.org/foodcookies.html#oreos)' >food timeline.com</a>

Nabisco Moves out of Chelsea Market

Apr 17, 1958

food timeline.org Nabisco moves out of Chelsea Market to find a larger factory to make more oreos!

Football Oreos

Sep 23, 1976

Food Timeline.org Nabisco's Football Oreos were introduced in the fall of 1976. They were a great way to watch the big game.

Big Stuf Oreos are Introduced

Apr 17, 1984

95.5 KLOS Big stuf oreos are introduced. they are several times larger than the original oreos and are sold individualy. each one contains 316 calories.

Fudge Covered Oreos

Apr 23, 1987

Food Timeline.org Nabisco Introduces their fudge covered oreos, which is just an oreo covered in fudge.

Mini Oreos

Apr 17, 1991

abc news.com Nabisco introduces mini oreos in 1991. They are a quarter of the size of the original cookie and come in an 8 oz. resealable bag.

big stuf oreos are dicontinued

Apr 17, 1991

Nabisco's Big Stuf Oreo is discontinued by popular demand.

Halloween

Apr 23, 1991

Food Timeline.org Holloween Oreos were introduced just in time for halloween in 1991.

Nabisco Changes Lard to Trans Fat

Apr 17, 1995

Wikipedia.com In the mid 1990s Nabisco replaces lard with trans fat in the creme filling due to health concerns.

Christmas Oreos

Apr 23, 1995

Food Timeline.org Christmas Oreos were introduced during the winter holidays in 1995.

Triple Stuf Oreos

Apr 23, 2006

Food Timeline.org Triple Stuf Oreos were introduced in a few major cities for a one month trial period. Sadley they were not excepted.

Oreo Cakesters

Apr 23, 2007

Nabisco World Oreo Caksters are a chocolate snack cake with a chocolate or vanilla filling.

Oreo Triple Double

Apr 23, 2011

wikipedia Oreo Triple doubles are like the original oreo except there are three crackers instead of two and creme filling between all three crackers.