Chocolate Marshmallow Oreo

In January, when Oreo put out the new Caramel Coconut flavor, they also released a second flavor: Chocolate Marshmallow.

I was skeptical at first. In 2017, Oreo offered a Hot Cocoa Oreo. (Not to be confused with Oreo Hot Cocoa Mix.) I also recently tried regular Chocolate Oreos, which consist of chocolate creme between two chocolate cookies. How would this be different? Would it be similar to these other flavors but with a different name?

Smell Test: Upon opening the bag, there is a pleasant chocolate scent with a sweet sugary marshmallow accent. It reminds me of the aroma of a fresh cup of hot chocolate with a few marshmallows added. They have it pretty spot on.

Taste Test: The cookie reminds me a lot of the 2019 Dark Chocolate Oreos. I was a fan of that cookie, and I like this one, too. I heard some mixed opinions at the time because it wasn't quite dark chocolate, but it was chocolatey enough for me. The Chocolate Marshmallow Oreo has creme similar to that flavor, but the cookies have bits of marshmallow baked in. I like this better than the sugary milk chocolate in the Chocolate Oreo, as well as the Hot Cocoa Oreo, which had creme that was part chocolate with a dollop of sugary vanilla creme. In the Chocolate Marshmallow Oreo, the chocolate is rich enough for me, while the marshmallow bits add a nice touch.

Twist Test: I like the creme both with and without the cookie. To me, the creme hits the right spot for a chocolate flavor that is the right amount of sweet. I don't taste any marshmallow flavor in the creme, despite the package's description.


Milk Test: This Oreo doesn't quite work with milk because of the marshmallow pieces that are part of each cookie. As you eat the cookie, the marshmallow pieces can stick to your teeth.

Overall: I like this flavor. It's not exactly a novel addition to the lineup, but it's a good choice for a temporary flavor. I suppose you could view it as an attempt to perfect the previous Hot Cocoa flavor.




Key Info
Flavor: Chocolate Marshmallow
Date Announced: January 3, 2020
Date Found: January 13, 2020, Target
Description: Marshmallow pieces in cookie with chocolate marshmallow flavor creme
Cookie(s): Chocolate with marshmallow pieces
Package size: Family Size (34 cookies)
Serving size: 2 cookies, 140 calories, 6 grams fat