Domino (cookie) facts for kids
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Domino is a famous brand of sandwich cookie made by the Finnish food company Fazer. These cookies are known for their classic look: two dark, cocoa-flavored biscuits with a soft, white vanilla cream filling in the middle.
Fazer first introduced Domino cookies in 1953. They quickly became a favorite snack in Finland.
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What Are Domino Cookies?
A classic Domino cookie has a simple but delicious design. It features two round biscuits made with cocoa powder, giving them a rich chocolate taste. Sandwiched between them is a sweet, vanilla-flavored cream filling.
Over the years, Fazer has created many different types of Domino cookies. Some popular variations include:
- Domino Mint: A cool, mint-flavored cream filling.
- Domino Choco: Extra chocolate for more flavor.
- Domino Double Chocolate: Features a chocolate cream filling instead of vanilla.
- Mini Domino: Smaller, bite-sized versions of the original.
- Domino Marianne: A special version with a crunchy peppermint candy flavor.
History of the Domino Brand
A Finnish Classic Since 1953
The story of Domino cookies began in 1953 when Fazer, a well-known company in Finland, decided to create a new chocolate sandwich cookie. The idea was similar to other cookies that were already popular in America, like Hydrox (created in 1908) and Oreo (created in 1912).
For many years, Fazer made and sold Domino cookies. However, between 1995 and 2016, the brand was owned by several different international companies. Finally, in 2016, Fazer bought back its cookie business, and Domino returned to its original Finnish creator.
So Similar, They Get Mixed Up
Domino cookies look so much like Oreo cookies that they have sometimes been confused for one another. In one case, a Finnish magazine called Tekniikka & Talous published an article about a scientific study on Oreo cookies. However, the headline mistakenly used the name "Domino" instead of "Oreo." This shows just how similar the two famous cookies are in the public's mind.
A Beloved Brand in Finland
Domino is one of Finland's most popular and respected cookie brands. It has won awards from magazines like Taloustutkimus and Markkinointi & Mainonta as Finland's most valued brand of cookies. For many Finns, Domino cookies are a nostalgic treat from their childhood.
In 2006, Fazer expanded the brand by launching a Domino-flavored ice cream, allowing fans to enjoy the classic taste in a new way.
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