Oreos slim down

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published 6 July 2015

Oreos' latest creation certainly isn't double stuffed. The cookie company's newest cookie, "Oreo Thins," is a slimmed-down version of its classic cookie that's meant to offer adults a more "sophisticated" indulgence without sacrificing the on-point cookie-to-cream ratio. Even better news? With a slimmer profile comes fewer calories. While three regular Oreos have 160 calories, four Oreo Thins have 140 calories.

But don't let the cookies' name or the slightly reduced calorie count fool you — these Oreos might be slimmer, but they're definitely not diet food. Rather, the whole point of the new cookie creation, according to the company, is to cast the cookie as all grown up. Oreo Thins aren't made to be twisted open or dunked. "If regular Oreos are like pancakes, then Oreo Thins would be like crepes," an Oreo spokeswoman explained to The Associated Press.

Oreo Thins will be available in U.S. stores beginning July 13, and they'll sell for the same price as regular Oreos.