National Oreo Cookie Day, observed on March 6 every year, celebrates one of America's favorite cookies. On this day, Oreo fanatics have a reason to indulge in the iconic treat.

Oreo has been a part of many people's lives. It has been 110 years since it first entered the market via a grocer in Hoboken, New Jersey. As of 2019, more than 450 billion cookies have been sold worldwide.

On this day, the simplest way to celebrate would be to eat Oreos however you like them. You may dunk them in milk before munching on them or consume the cookies and the cream separately. You may also eat them straight from the pack. Those who haven't tried the other delicious ways of enjoying Oreos may give them a try for a change. Who knows? They may find a new way of enjoying these well-loved cookies today.

Apart from the original cookies, there are also other variations of Oreo cookies — from Java Chip and Mint to Chocolate Marshmallow, Peanut Butter and even Caramel Coconut. Why not gather your family or friends this National Oreo Cookie Day so you can all taste the unique Oreo flavors you haven't tried yet? Perhaps you can discover your new favorite Oreo flavor on this occasion.

Oreo lovers who are looking for an even more different way to enjoy their favorite cookie may also want to try their hand at using them in the kitchen. Below are some simple and easy recipes with Oreos that anyone can try today.

Deep-Fried Oreos

This recipe from All Recipes is very simple but also very delicious. To make deep-fried Oreos, which are perfect for any day, one simply needs to coat the cookies in the easy-to-make batter and deep fry them in hot oil.

Oreo Cookie Balls

Making Oreo Cookie Balls is easy and doesn't require a lot of time, according to Insanely Good. No wonder, even those who aren't quite used to baking can make them. One simply needs to crush the cookies and combine them with cream cheese. After chilling the dough, it can then be turned into balls then baked for 20 to 30 minutes. The cookie balls are then coated in candy coating to make them look quite like pretty truffles.

No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake

This cheesecake recipe from Delish is also very easy, so anyone can really try their hand at it. In fact, even though the recipe takes four hours and 10 minutes to make, the preparation only requires 10 minutes. The rest of the time is actually for the cheesecake to chill in the refrigerator. It means you can do other fun things while waiting for it to be ready.

No matter how you choose to enjoy Oreos today, whether by trying a special recipe or even just devouring cookies straight out of the pack, the point is to enjoy the treat that has become a favorite of many, young or old.

Oreo Cookie
The Oreo cookie has been around for more than 100 years. But other facts about the cookie, like where it got its name, remain a mystery. Getty Images
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