# Seasonal Peppermint Oreos These Holiday Oreos are Filled with a Rich Mint Cream in a Red Hue By M | Published 2015-12-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-oreos References: [kotaku](http://kotaku.com/snacktaku-decks-its-mouth-with-peppermint-oreos-1747719668) & [snackworks](http://www.snackworks.ca/en/products/MrChristiesSnakPaks.aspx) Mr. Christies Cookies often releases festive variations of its popular [Oreo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fudge-covered-white-fudge) cookies and these Christmas holiday Oreos keep to that theme with a specialty peppermint-flavored cream. The holiday biscuits capture the seasonal flavors by blending them into the [popular Oreo cookie structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-creme-egg). These peppermint Oreos are a decadent version of the traditional flavoring opting for a minty cream filling that captures the refreshing and chilly temperatures of the winter months through seasonal flavors. Despite the addition of mint flavor, the cream is still quite sweet-tasting like the original. Another unconventional aspect to these cookies is the red color of the filling offering a festive Christmas-inspired aesthetic. These rich holiday Oreos highlight how brands can redesign their popular food with seasonal flavors to entice consumers with new versions of their favorite products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 11% | 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 - **Seasonal Flavored Snacks:** Brands can release limited edition, seasonal variations of popular snacks, like the peppermint-flavored Oreos, to increase consumer interest and expand product offerings. - **Festive Product Aesthetic:** Introducing holiday-themed aesthetics, such as red and green colored food fillings, can make popular products stand out and create a sense of excitement around the seasonal release. - **Sweet and Minty Flavor Combinations:** Incorporating mint flavors into sweet snacks can create a refreshing and unique taste experience, and could lead to innovative product lines that further push the boundaries of flavor combinations. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Foods:** The snack food industry can capitalize on the trend of seasonal flavored snacks by releasing limited edition versions of their products during holidays and special events. - **Bakery:** Bakeries can experiment with incorporating seasonal flavors like mint and peppermint into their traditional baked goods to create unique and exciting offerings for customers. - **Food Retail:** Retailers can use seasonal products like the peppermint Oreos to attract customers and create holiday displays, leading to increased sales and brand awareness during the holiday season. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition Holiday Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fudge-covered-white-fudge.md) - [Holiday Cookie Line Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-cocoa-cookie.md) - [Ice Cream-Flavored Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-mint-chip.md) - [Holiday-Themed Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-snickerdoodle.md) - [Cookie-Inspired Holiday Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-snowballs.md) - [Crispy Peppermint Cocoa Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thin-crispy-peppermint-cocoa-cookies.md) - [Holiday-Themed Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wafers-and-cookies.md) - [Cookie-Themed QSR Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-hortons-seasonal-menu.md) - [Peppermint Ice Cream Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-ice-cream-cookie.md)