# Mini Cartoon Character Cookies Nabisco's New Minions Cookies are Shaped Like Tiny Minions By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-05-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minions-cookies References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a32478838/target-mini-minions-cookies/) With the new 'Minions: The Rise of Gru' movie due out next year, [Nabisco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-cookie-products) has debuted mini Minions Cookies. For those unfamiliar, the Minions are the adorable yellow aliens from the 'Despicable Me' movie series. Nabisco's new Minions Cookies are [mini graham cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldfish-sweet-grahams) in the shape of popular Minions characters. As the side of the box reveals, there are five different Minions characters, including Gru. The mini cookies are then packaged in single-serve bags, which makes them perfect for snack time or school lunches. Parents will also be happy to know that the cookies are a good source of calcium. With Minions waffle makers, cereal and popsicles, the new Minions Cookies are sure to be a hit among kids and adults alike. Image Credit: *Target.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mini Cartoon Character Cookies:** Opportunity for companies to create mini versions of popular characters as snacks. - **Movie-themed Snacks:** Potential for creating snacks in the shape of characters from popular movies. - **Single-serve Packaging:** An opportunity for brands to create convenient and portable packaging for snacks. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of creating snacks in the shape of popular characters. - **Entertainment Merchandising:** Opportunity for the entertainment industry to partner with food brands to create movie-themed snacks. - **Convenience Packaging:** Packaging companies can develop innovative single-serve packaging solutions for snacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Yellowish Cartoon-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minion-doughnuts.md) - [Cheeky Cartoonish Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-corn-x-minions.md) - [Bite-Sized Cookie Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-minis.md) - [Character-Themed Candy Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minions-candy-range.md) - [Cartoon-Branded Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hippeas-and-minions.md) - [Celebratory Cinema Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferrero-despicable-me-4.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-kipling-banana-slices.md) - [Cartoon Character-Themed Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allday-minions-menu.md) - [Candy-Packed Snack Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-with-chocolate-mms-minis.md)