Attention sweet and sour lovers: one of your highly requested taste bud dreams have come true! Oreo and Sour Patch Kids have joined forces for a flavor fusion unlike any other. Imagine the satisfying crunch of a classic Oreo paired with the electrifying sourness of the chewy Sour Patch Kids candies. Intrigued? We’ve got the scoop on how to get your hands on these limited-edition cookies before they’re gone!
Oreo Sour Patch Kids cookies are a limited-edition Oreo release that combines the flavors of the classic Oreo cookie with the sweet-then-sour punch of Sour Patch Kids candy. Here’s a breakdown of what they are like:
Cookies: Featuring colorful inclusions, the cookies resemble Golden Oreos but are described as having a Sour Patch Kids flavor/
Creme: The creme filling is the star of the show. It is a white creme studded with multi-colored sour sugar inclusions. These inclusions likely provide the sour kick associated with Sour Patch Kids.
Overall Flavor: The taste profile is designed to be a playful mix of sweet and sour. Imagine the classic Oreo sweetness with a burst of sourness from the creme filling.
“The Oreo brand is always looking for playful ways to excite our fans. What better and more unexpected way to do that than letting Sour Patch Kids playfully takeover our cookie?!” said Caroline Suppiger, Oreo Senior Associate Brand Manager, in a statement announcing the latest Oreo flavor.
Grace Howard, Sour Patch Kids Innovation Brand Manager, added: “The opportunity to partner with our friends at the Oreo brand to create a mischievous twist on a classic cookie was one we just couldn’t pass up. We are both so excited to see the fan reaction to this sour-then-sweet limited-edition cookie.”
Where to buy Oreo Sour Patch Kids Cookies
Pre-sale of Oreo Sour Patch Kids cookies began on April 24, before hitting store shelves nationwide on May 6. Although it’s been a month since the beginning of the pre-sale, local grocery stores and discount stores may still have stock. If retail stores near you no longer sell Oreo Sour Patch Kids cookies, the cookies are still available for purchase online at Oreo.com and Amazon.
The original base price for a 10.68 oz-pack of Oreo Sour Patch Kids cookies is around $4.99. However, due to their limited availability, some retailers are now selling them for a much higher price.
What’s in the Oreo Sour Patch Kids merch collection?
To make the flavor collaboration more special, Oreo and Sour Patch Kids have also dropped an exclusive merch line that includes a bucket hat ($35), crewneck shirt ($55), joggers ($55), crossbody bag ($32), hair clips ($12), and socks ($15). All items in the collection are available for purchase at https://shop.oreo.com/pages/sourpatchkids.
What are Sour Patch Kids candies?
Sour Patch Kids are a popular soft candy brand known for their unique sour-then-sweet flavor profile. They come in a variety of shapes reminiscent of little kids, and are coated in a tart sugar mixture made with citric and tartaric acid. This coating gives the candy an intense sour kick at first bite. But don’t let that fool you! Once you chew through the sour coating, the soft and chewy candy underneath reveals a sweet fruity flavor. This sour-then-sweet combination is what makes Sour Patch Kids so addictive. They come in a variety of fruity flavors, including cherry, lemon, lime, orange, and grape.