# Cupcake Sandwich Cookies Red Velvet Oreos May or May Not Exist, But They Definitely Should By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-10-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-oreos References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/news/are-these-red-velvet-oreos-real/) & [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2014/10/22/7041017/the-red-velvet-oreo-is-a-fake-and-heres-why) There is much debate around the authenticity of red velvet Oreos. In the past, [Nabisco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-cookie-products) has released a number of differently flavored [Oreo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-sandwich-cookie) cookies, from fried chicken to limeade. An increasing amount of evidence supporting the eventual existence of this cookie is, however, surfacing. Some reports claim the red velvet Oreos will be released as soon as next February. Either way, people everywhere are crossing their fingers. The [limited edition sandwich cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-loaded) appear to have a cream cheese flavored creme in the middle with red tinted cookies in the standard Oreo pattern. In the event they become a thing, someone will need to immediately bake them into a red velvet cupcake on behalf of all humanity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Red Velvet Oreos:** Opportunity for Nabisco to disrupt the cookie market with a limited edition red velvet flavored Oreo. - **Limited Edition Sandwich Cookies:** Potential for other cookie brands to introduce unique and exclusive flavors to capture consumer interest and create buzz. - **Crossing Fingers for New Flavors:** Growing consumer demand for new and exciting cookie flavors, presenting opportunities for innovation in the cookie industry. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Foods:** Snack food manufacturers can explore the creation of limited edition cookies and unique flavors to attract customers and drive sales. - **Bakery:** Bakeries can capitalize on the popularity of red velvet Oreos by offering red velvet cupcakes that incorporate the cookie as a topping or filling. - **Food Manufacturing:** With the success of limited edition sandwich cookies, food manufacturers can experiment with unconventional flavors and textures to create buzzworthy products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romantic Red-Hued Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-cookie-sandwich.md) - [Bakery-Inspired Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-cookie-products.md) - [Celebratory Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-chocolate-confetti-cake-cookies.md) - [Reddish Baked Goods Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insomnia-cookies-red-velvet.md) - [Exclusive Cake-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otis-spunkmeyer-red-velvet-cookie.md) - [Limited-Edition Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-sandwich-cookie.md) - [Sweet Red Velvet Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-brookie.md) - [Two Toned Sandwiches Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-black-white-cookie-sandwich-cookies.md) - [Nutty Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-x-oreo.md)