If there’s one thing Texans agree on, it’s that horchata hits the spot- especially during those sweltering afternoons when the sun doesn’t quit. In El Paso, it’s practically a summer survival tool, showing up in tall Styrofoam cups at taco trucks, panaderías, and family cookouts. So when a certain Texas-born pop star helped launch a snack that combines the creamy cinnamon magic of horchata with one of America’s most iconic cookies, you better believe Texans took notice!

Oreo's New Flavor is one that All Texans Will Love

Enter the newest Oreo flavor on the block: horchata crème, brought to shelves with a little help from Grand Prairie’s own Selena Gomez. That’s right—the Texas native teamed up with the cookie giant to release a flavor that tastes like it was made for backyard barbecues, front porch chats, and anyone who grew up ordering an agua fresca before their tacos.

The cookie itself features the classic Oreo crunch, but instead of the usual filling, it’s flavored with two layers of creme. One layer is chocolate-cinnamon flavored and the other has a sweetened condensed milk flavor with cinnamon sugar. Sounds just like taking a sip of chilled horchata, minus the straw!

The cookies will be available for pre-sale on June 2nd, and will start hitting shelves on June 9th. And what better way to enjoy this cookie than to dunk it in milk? At least, that’s how Selena Gomez is saying you should be eating these! Telling People of the collab:

Growing up, horchata was one of those comforting things for me. Some of my favorite childhood memories involve drinking horchata with my family . . . And trust me, it tastes even better dipped in milk.

Each cookie will have one of six embossed designs, including Selena's signature, a pair of headphones, a heart-shaped vinyl record, and "Selenators", which is what her fans are called.

In El Paso, where horchata flows freely and dessert cravings are taken seriously, this Oreo feels like more than just a cookie- it’s a little cultural crossover wrapped in chocolate wafers. Whether you’re a lifelong horchata enthusiast or just in it for the hype, it’s hard not to appreciate the way this sweet treat bridges the gap between classic American snacks and the flavors many Texans grew up with.

Sure, it might not replace your abuelita’s homemade arroz con leche or that ice-cold horchata from the truck on Zaragoza, but for a mass-produced cookie, it’s surprisingly close!

So next time you're at H-E-B or strolling the cookie aisle at Walmart, keep an eye out for this cinnamon-spiced newcomer, officially hits shelves June 9. Because as every El Pasoan knows, anything that tastes like horchata is worth a try- especially if it comes with a crunchy twist! You can preorder here.