# Festive Halloween-Inspired Cookies The Candy Corn Oreos Finally Hit Shelves in Time for Autumn By Jaime Neely | Published 2012-09-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-corn-oreos References: [foodbeast](http://foodbeast.com/content/2012/09/07/candy-corn-flavored-oreos-are-a-real-thing-available-for-a-limited-time/) & [firewireblog](http://firewireblog.com/2012/09/07/candy-corn-oreos/) Today marks a very important and momentous day for cookie lovers everywhere as the Candy Corn Oreos are now available for purchase exclusively at [Target](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-festive-cookies). With the iconic cookie's 100th birthday celebrated earlier this summer, the brand isn't slowing down its delivery of [exciting and delicious new flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreoid-orchard-limited-edition-cookie-pack). While the crunchy outer cookie component of this treat is its signature golden flavor, the deliciously creamy filling is flavored to taste exactly like the [classic Halloween candy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keebler-spookie-fudge-stripes-cookies) candy. The filling has even been dyed half yellow and half orange to resemble the actual little pieces of candy. Treat yourself or your children with these revamped and seasonally appropriate cookies. The Candy Corn Oreos will only be available seasonally and are a limited-edition item. Celebrate Halloween a little early this year by picking up a box of these festive biscuits! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Halloween-inspired Cookies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating unique and festive cookie flavors that align with different seasons or holidays. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing limited-edition and seasonal treats to cater to consumers' desire for novelty and variety. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spooky Halloween Snack Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-pop1.md) - [Eerie Limited-Edition Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-oreo-puffs-cereal.md) - [Christmasy Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-festive-cookies.md) - [Holiday-Themed Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-snickerdoodle.md) - [Celebratory Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-chocolate-confetti-cake-cookies.md) - [Fall-Ready Cookie Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-oreos.md) - [Halloween Candy-Packed Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insomnia-cookies-halloween.md) - [Bakery-Inspired Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-cookie-products.md) - [Soft-Baked Cookie Cake Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-cakesters-confetti-cake.md)