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There is a ritual. You twist. You lick. You dunk.

If you just bite into it like a savage, we need to have a talk.

This Friday, March 6, is National Oreo Day.

It is the birthday of "Milk’s Favorite Cookie," first sold in 1912. Over 100 years later, it remains the undisputed champion of the sandwich cookie world. Whether you are a classicist, a Double Stuf devotee, or someone who actually enjoys the weird seasonal flavors (Swedish Fish Oreos? Why?), today is your day to respect the creme.

Here is how to upgrade your dunking game without losing half the cookie to the bottom of the glass.

Why We Celebrate: The "Split"

The Oreo is an engineering marvel. It is designed to be deconstructed. The ratio of the bitter cocoa wafer to the sweet fondant filling is scientifically balanced to trigger the "bliss point" in your brain.

The Big Why: We celebrate because we are adults, but splitting an Oreo makes us feel like we are 8 years old again.

3 Ways to Make Today Memorable

1. The "Finger Saver" (The Gadget)

We all know the tragedy: You dunk the cookie, hold it too long, your fingers freeze in the cold milk, and then—plop—the cookie breaks off and sinks to the doom of the bottom.

• The Move: The Mechanical Dunk.

• The Amazon Find: [The Dipr: The Ultimate Cookie Spoon (Set of 5)].

• Why we love it: This simple plastic hook cradles the cream center of the Oreo. It allows you to submerge the entire cookie in milk without getting your fingers wet. It holds it securely until it’s perfectly soft. No more fishing for soggy sludge with a spoon.

• [ Text Link: Shop The Dipr Cookie Spoon on Amazon ]

2. The "Aesthetic" Pour (The Glass)

Drinking milk out of a regular mug is fine. Drinking it out of a glass carton is a vibe.

• The Move: The School Lunch Nostalgia.

• The Amazon Find: [Clear Glass Milk Carton Creamer (12 oz)].

• Why we love it: It looks exactly like the cardboard milk cartons from the school cafeteria, but it’s made of sleek, blown glass. It makes the milk look colder and crisper. It is the perfect Instagram prop for your Oreo stack.

• [ Text Link: Get the Glass Milk Carton on Amazon ]

3. The "Main Event" (The Cookie)

You can buy regular Oreos at the gas station. But for a holiday? You need the heavy artillery.

• The Move: The Ratio King.

• The Amazon Find: [Oreo Double Stuf Family Size (3 Pack)].

• Why we love it: Let’s be honest. The "Regular" Oreo is too much cookie, not enough cream. The "Mega Stuf" is too unstable. The "Double Stuf" is the Goldilocks ratio. Buying the 3-pack ensures you have enough for the "Twist Off" competition we are about to suggest.

• [ Text Link: Shop Double Stuf Oreos on Amazon ]

The "Zero Dollar" Game: The Forehead Challenge

If you have a group of friends (or bored kids), this is the funniest game you can play on National Oreo Day.

• The Setup: Everyone tilts their head back and places an Oreo on their forehead.

• The Goal: Using only your facial muscles (no hands!), you must move the cookie from your forehead down to your mouth and eat it.

• The Result: If it falls, you’re out. The faces people make trying to wiggle a cookie down their nose are priceless.

The Perfect Gift for the Baker

If you prefer your Oreos in things rather than on things.

Our Editors' Pick:

[Nordic Ware Cookies and Cream Bundt Pan]

Why we love it: Did you know you can bake an entire cake that looks like a giant Oreo? This pan has the ridges and the design. Bake a chocolate cake in it, slice it in half, fill it with vanilla buttercream, and you have a 10-inch wide Oreo. It is a showstopper.

Perfect for: The Hostess with the Mostess.

[ Text Link: Get the Oreo Bundt Pan on Amazon ]

Join the Conversation

We need to settle the debate.

Do you eat the cream first, or the whole thing at once?

(Manny scrapes the cream off with his beak and leaves the cookie for the ants. Rude).

Tell us your method in the comments on Instagram or TikTok and tag us @OnManyOccasions!

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