Dunk an Oreo Cookie
Oreo cookies aren't just "any" cookies. There are many methods and ways of eating Oreos. Everyone has their special way of eating them, breaking them and enjoying them. No matter what method is used, it is always important to have milk with your Oreo Cookies.
Steps
- Obtain a box of Oreo cookies from the local grocery store or gas station. Make sure they are the original cookies and not the new vanilla Oreos. While at the store, pick up a gallon or half gallon of milk. (2 L - 4 L) If you think you are going to spill much of the milk, go with the gallon (4 L), but if you are a neat and tidy eater, go with the half gallon (2 L). If you already have milk, make sure it's fresh.
- Once you have safely arrived at home, place the Oreo cookies on the table. Grab a glass from the cupboard and fill the glass with milk to about a half an inch (12.7 mm) from the top. This is the optimal height for dunking the cookie.
- After the milk has been poured, open the box of cookies. Pick one cookie up gently so as not to break or chip it. Raise the cookie until it is positioned approximately 1.5 inches (38.1 mm) from the rim of the glass.
- Lower the cookie gently into the milk until about half the cookie is submerged. If you submerge the whole cookie at once, air will become trapped inside the cookie and will not allow the milk to soak in.
- Be patient! Do not swirl the cookie around or move it around in the milk. You could risk breaking the cookie and losing it forever in the depths of your glass of milk. After exactly 6 seconds have elapsed, slowly remove the cookie from the milk.
- Once the cookie has been removed from the milk, gingerly raise the cookie to your mouth, careful not to break the soggy cookie in half. Place the cookie on your tongue, chew, and enjoy!!
- Or, you can be very daring and gently hold the Oreo between your thumb and index-finger and dunk the whole Oreo inside the milk to just past your fingernails. Small bubbles will then rise to the surface. When it stops bubbling quickly take the Oreo out of the milk and place it in your mouth. Always keep a napkin close to you so you can wipe the excess milk off your fingers. This is a time sensitive maneuver but it creates optimum milk cookie ratio for the greatest taste! You can also try "Peanut butter Oreos" the same way...very delicious!
Tips
- Make sure each motion with the cookie is done gently as not to disturb the cream center or break the chocolate sandwich.
- If you drop part (or all) of the Oreo in the glass of milk, you can use a spoon to scoop it out, but this is fairly difficult since you can't see the cookie.
- Make sure the Oreo cookies are fresh. Using a stale cookie will greatly affect the dunking mechanics and it will taste horrible.
- Another good idea is to stab a fork into the cream between the chocolate cookies, creating a perfect handle for dipping without the mess.
- Give it time--If your cookie breaks on the first try, move on to the next one in the box. There are plenty to practice with.
- Some people like to lick the cream off first and dunk just the chocolate cookies in the milk.
- Hold the Oreo for exactly ten seconds for a perfectly soft cookie.
- Put the glass of milk on a little plate and when you dunk, bring the plate near your mouth so you don't lose your Oreo or make a mess.
Warnings
- Be patient when dunking or you risk breaking your cookie. A hasty dipper never prospers!
- Brush your teeth soon after -- your teeth will have plenty of black cookie on them (particularly if you wear braces).
- Improper dunking of Oreo Cookies results in soggy cookie milk.
Things You'll Need
- Oreos
- Milk
- Glass or mug
- A steady hand!
