The vote is still open. No winner yet.
As of September 25, OREO is running its official Twist Lick Vote campaign for three limited-edition cookies. Fans can use the brand's voting page through October 12, 2026. OREO says the winner will be announced October 13 and return for a limited run in 2027.
Which three OREO flavors are in the vote?
The brand's August 13 announcement describes Banana Pudding as banana and vanilla pudding creme between vanilla wafers. Deep Fried combines fried-dough-flavored cookies with dark chocolate and fried-dough-flavored creme. Chicken & Waffles uses waffle-textured cookies and a sweet-savory creme profile inspired by fried chicken and maple syrup.
These are three different cookie concepts, not three wrapper designs for the original flavor. The names explain the inspiration; they should not substitute for reading a package's ingredient and allergen information.
Where to vote, and when voting closes
Start at OREO's official Twist Lick Vote page. It shows all three contenders and links to the entry flow. The published deadline is October 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Use the brand's own link rather than an unofficial poll that only measures social-media preference.
The associated sweepstakes rules say no purchase is necessary and set eligibility at age 18 or older for legal residents of the 50 U.S. states and D.C. Read those rules for entry limits and full terms. A vote is not a reservation, an order or a guaranteed prize.
What is actually coming back in 2027?
OREO schedules the winning-flavor announcement for October 13. Its release promises the winner another limited-time appearance in 2027, not permanent placement in the core range. It does not give an exact 2027 shelf date.
That is the key distinction for anyone wondering whether to wait. This is not a promise that all three will return, and it is not a result we can call before the brand announces it. A busy comment section is not an official vote count.
Are the current flavors already discontinued?
The announcement set the U.S. retail rollout for August 24, 2026, following an August 17 presale. It described a limited run while supplies last. We have not verified that the current run has ended, and this report is not a nationwide inventory check.
If one flavor is missing from a store, that alone cannot tell you whether it sold through, never arrived there or has reached the end of its run. The absence is useful for planning your shopping, but it is not enough to declare a national discontinuation.
A comeback story before the disappearance
Most questions about discontinued products arrive after a favorite is gone. This campaign is interesting for the opposite reason: readers can follow the decision before the next run is chosen. It gives us a clear event to verify rather than another rumor to repeat.
Our next reporting checkpoint is the announced result, followed by a specific return schedule when one is published. Until then, keep a favorite separate from a forecast: liking Banana Pudding, Deep Fried or Chicken & Waffles does not establish which one will win.
How to read this status
Limited release / return vote describes the campaign, not a finding that all three products have disappeared from U.S. stores. We are not labeling a flavor discontinued just because it is difficult to find at one retailer.
A planned comeback also does not guarantee continuous availability between the current run and the next one. The distinction to follow is current stock, the voting result and the eventual return schedule.
What to check before buying a pack
Search the complete flavor name and compare the actual front label. Do not assume a marketplace photo proves the seller has fresh stock, or that an unusually high resale price means the flavor has been permanently retired. Check local retail options first.
We have not conducted a taste test, so there is no best-flavor ranking here. The descriptions below are the manufacturer's descriptions, not our tasting notes. This story covers the announcement independently of anything available in our shop.
OREO flavor-vote questions
Has OREO announced the winning flavor?
Not as of September 25, 2026. The brand schedules its announcement for October 13.
Will the winning cookie become permanent?
That is not what OREO has announced. Its stated plan is a limited-time return in 2027.
Can I vote through Discontinued Club?
No. We report the news; voting and sweepstakes participation take place through OREO's official campaign.
Sources checked
- OREO: Twist Lick Vote announcement, August 13, 2026; flavor descriptions, rollout and planned 2027 limited return.
- OREO: official voting page, checked September 25, 2026; current campaign and deadline.
- 2026 OREO Flavor Vote Sweepstakes: official rules, linked by OREO; participation terms, separate from our editorial coverage.
Independent reporting on the U.S. OREO campaign. Discontinued Club is not affiliated with OREO or Mondelez and does not collect votes or sweepstakes entries. Visit the official site for participation and complete rules. Last reviewed September 25, 2026. Product status can change after that date; corrections are recorded when stronger evidence appears.