Oreo Celebrates New Cookie By Sending Someone To Space

Oreo is kicking off the new year with its "Space Dunk" cookie. According to the brand, it offers a special blend of "cosmic-flavored crème" backed by popping candy between its signature chocolate cookies. The cookies also have five new cutout designs, which include a rocket, shooting star, astronaut, telescope, and illuminated star. This is the first time Oreo will have small cutouts in the cookie. This allows you to see the colorful crème through the cookie.

With the launch of Oreo’s new cookie, they have teamed up with Space Perspective to offer a special giveaway. One lucky person could win a trip on Space Perspective’s Spaceship Neptune. Interestingly, they say it’s the world’s only carbon-neutral spaceflight experience that’s propelled by SpaceBalloon technology.

According to Space Perspective, the capsule will reach 100,000 feet above 99% of the Earth’s atmosphere. The person who scores the space trip will be able to "safely enjoy unprecedented views of planet Earth" from the "largest windows ever flown to space."

They said that no special training is required and there’s no weightlessness or heavy g-forces involved.

"Oreo cookies are all about transporting fans to a place full of excitement and childlike curiosity," Michelle Deignan, vice president of Oreo U.S., said in a statement. "We’re over the moon about partnering with Space Perspective to give one lucky fan the opportunity to dunk an Oreo cookie while gliding through space. Through this campaign, we hope to take playfulness to new heights, proving it is not only in all of us, but also exists in space."

Your chance to embark on a six-hour journey to the edge of space in Space Perspective’s Spaceship Neptune kicks off on January 23. Meanwhile, Oreo’s Space Dunk cookies will hit shelves starting on January 29.

What an exciting time for football. And with the Super Bowl around the corner, you might as well make sure you have your appetizers and snacks in order. Whether you're excited about the game, the insane commercials, or the halftime show, it's certain that most people will be chowing down on apps.

Last year, a study found that appetizers make up most people’s diets on gameday. Interestingly, 70% of people skip the entrée and stick to appetizers on Super Bowl Sunday. This study also found that 41% say they tend to overeat.

Another study found that more than half of people look forward to game day parties because of the food. Also, highlighted is that 74% of people plan to make food at home. Meanwhile, 26% plan to order from restaurants. Either way, there will be food.

Taste of Home compiled a list of what they consider to be the best of the best when it comes to apps. Their top five include an antipasto platter with meat and cheese cubes, pepper jelly hogs in a blanket, beef Wellington fried wontons, fruit charcuterie board, and ham and Swiss sliders.

There’s something for everyone from last-minute party throwers to ambitious hosts. If you're looking for something quick chips and dip is a go. If you're looking for something with a bit of pizazz, maybe try a quesadilla ring.

This year's Super Bowl will be held on Sunday, Feb. 11. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EST. Whether you're tuning in for the game, watching for the commercials, or just want to see Usher's halftime show, make sure you have your snacks ready to go.

There are many game day apps you can add to the menu, from wings, dips, and sliders, to desserts, and breads. Check out these appetizers that will make watching the game even more fun.

Whether you're going store-bought or homemade, chicken wings are a definite crowd pleaser. They're easily customizable from a simple dry rub to a tossed-in sauce moment. And if you are trying to keep things somewhat on the healthier side, you can always bake your wings instead of frying them.

Nachos are a game-day favorite for many. You can go all out with toppings or keep it simple if you need to make something quick. The main ingredients include tortilla chips, cheese, and toppings. These toppings can be meat, tomatoes, black olives, black beans, corn, onions, among others.

Buffalo chicken dip features chicken mixed with your favorite buffalo sauce and cream cheese. If don't feel like cooking the chicken, you can always grab a rotisserie chicken. It can be paired with tortilla chips, crackers, or toasted baguette slices.

These are a budget-friendly option that can be made with ingredients that you probably already have on hand. It's a more effortless appetizer made with the crispy skins of a baked potato filled with bacon, cheese, sour cream, and chives. To make it more of an appetizer, you can opt for smaller potatoes.

This appetizer is like a miniature bite of comfort food. They're creamy balls of mac and cheese that are crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside. And they are made with a few ingredients including pasta, cheese, milk, flour, eggs, panko, and seasonings.