Tim Tam is an iconic sweet treat from Australia that has been around since 1964. Arnott’s Bakeries created TIM TAM Day to be celebrated on the 16th Day in February. Why this date was chosen remains unclear but TIM TAM Day is the perfect excuse to savor these iconic chocolatey biscuits which have achieved cult status in Australia and beyond.
Tim Tam biscuits were developed by Arnott’s Director of Food Technology Ian Norris. Mr Norris went on a world trip and left his home in Australia in search of food inspiration which he discovered in England circa 1958. He found the Penguin Biscuit in Great Britain but wasn’t completely happy with the product and felt he could improve the recipe which is exactly what he did. So in true Australian fashion, a star was born.
What exactly are “Tim Tams”? Tim Tams are made by an Australian bakery company that makes delicious types of biscuits. In Australia and the UK, biscuits are the word for cookies in American English. A Tim Tam is two malted biscuits that have been sectioned in the middle with a light chocolate cream filling covered with a thin layer of chocolate on the outside.
They’re considered “Australia’s Oreo” but with a more prominent biscuit base. Over the years many different variations of these cookies have been made and tested in limited-edition varieties. Different companies have tried to make similar style biscuits or cookies to the original Tim Tam.
Forget cookie dunking, dive into a truly Aussie experience with the Tim Tam Slam! This riveting ritual elevates the humble Tim Tam chocolate sandwich biscuit to new heights. You’ll need two things: a Tim Tam and a hot beverage like milk, coffee, or tea. It’s a way to achieve the ideal balance of rich chocolatey goodness by dunking your Tim Tams into the hot drink and sucking the liquid through the biscuit.
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Here are some activities that you can do on TIM TAM Day!
Arnott’s product is a huge family tradition. In fact, 95% of Tim Tam products fill the cupboards in Aussie homes. In May 2015, Arnott’s Bakery turned a respectable 150 years old. Over the years they’ve made many cookies and employed lots of people to help run their factories.
Whether you’re an Aussie or not, open your heart to the Arnott’s Foundation initiatives. They help fund families and the community as well as Camp Quality which is an organization that helps children facing cancer. These are two very important causes to open your heart to and give a love offering to help those in need.
Invite friends and family over for a Tim Tam tasting party. Grab a bunch of Tim Tam flavors, including classic, dark chocolate, caramel, and limited edition varieties, and encourage everyone to try different combinations and share their favorites. Pair different types of Tim Tams with complementary beverages such as coffee, tea, wine, or even beer. Experiment with flavor combinations to discover new taste sensations with the biscuits.
You could set up a dessert buffet featuring assorted tasty Tim Tam-inspired treats. Imagine Tim Tam brownies, Tim Tam ice cream sandwiches, and Tim Tam truffles. Let guests indulge in a sweet spread of Tim Tam goodness.
Hold a Tim Tam Slam contest to see who can perform the perfect Tim Tam Slam by sucking the warm liquid through the biscuit. Then challenge yourself or your friends to come up with creative recipes using Tim Tams as an ingredient. From Tim Tam cheesecake to Tim Tam milkshakes, the possibilities are endless!
Several great things symbolize the amazing Australian continent. Hows about kangaroos and wallabies, Uluru, the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney’s Harbour Bridge or the Sydney Opera House, Vegemite, Down Under by Men at Work, flags (Aboriginal and Australian flag), boomerangs, dotted artwork, Tim Tams and a whole lot more. Learn about Arnott’s Bakery and the history of Tim Tams.
Use social media posts with the hashtags #TimTamDay, #TimTams, #TimTamSlam, #FoodHolidays, #FebruaryHolidays, #Holiday, #FindADayToLOVE, #iHEARTdays to support the importance of celebrating, promoting, and sharing with the world why you ❤️ TIM TAM Day.
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Year | Date | Day of the Week |
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2023 | February 16 | Thursday |
2024 | February 16 | Friday |
2025 | February 16 | Sunday |
2026 | February 16 | Monday |
2027 | February 16 | Tuesday |
2028 | February 16 | Wednesday |
Tim Tams are an absolutely wonderful biscuit cookie that people have enjoyed all around the world. Arnott’s is available online which means that you can still get them even if Tim Tams aren’t available in stores near where you live.
Many companies have tried to duplicate the recipe … of course, the original Arnott’s’ Tim Tam version will always be the very best. One company named Dick Smith Foods in 2003 released a cookie called Temptin. This cookie allegedly diluted their trademark making a similar biscuit to Tim Tam which even had similarly designed packaging. The case was settled out of court.
I guess that’s the way the biscuit or cookie crumbles. 🙂
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