Face the Cookie: The Hilarious Forehead Challenge
Face the Cookie is the classic Oreo-on-the-forehead challenge: move a cookie from your forehead to your mouth using only your face muscles. All you need is a pack of Oreos and 60 seconds.
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Face the Cookie: The Hilarious Forehead Challenge — Quick Host Facts
At-a-glance player count, age group, category, and supply requirements.
| Category | 60-Second Challenges |
|---|---|
| Player Count | 👥 2-12 |
| Best Age Group | 🎯 Kids, Teens, Adults |
| Supplies | Oreo cookies (2-3 per player, plus spares), A timer or stopwatch (60 seconds), Napkins or wet wipes, A plate or tray to hold the cookies, Optional: chairs for players to sit in |
How to Play
Official rules and step-by-step instructions. Read aloud to your group to kick off!
The goal
Move an Oreo from your forehead to your mouth in 60 seconds, using nothing but your face. No hands allowed.
Setup
- Give every player a napkin and a small plate with 2-3 Oreos on it.
- Have players sit in chairs or stand with their heads tilted slightly back.
- Place one cookie flat on the center of each player's forehead.
- Set a timer for 60 seconds.
How to play
- On "go," players scrunch, twitch, and wiggle their faces to walk the cookie down toward their mouth.
- Hands stay down at all times. Touching the cookie with a hand means starting over with a fresh Oreo.
- If the cookie falls, the player grabs a new one, places it back on their forehead, and keeps going.
- The first player to get the cookie into their mouth wins. If nobody succeeds, the player whose cookie traveled the farthest takes the round.
Rules
- No hands, no table edges, no help from teammates.
- The cookie has to end up in the mouth, not just on the chin.
- Players may not lean forward far enough to drop the cookie straight in.
- A fallen cookie is out of play. Always use a fresh one.
Variations
- Best of three: Play three rounds and crown whoever wins the most.
- Team relay: Line up teams and have each player complete the challenge before the next one starts.
- Double stuf: Use Double Stuf Oreos for extra grip, or thin mints for a much harder round.
- No-look mode: Players close their eyes for the whole minute.
Host tips
- Buy roughly three times as many cookies as you think you need. They fall constantly.
- Ask about nut and gluten allergies before handing out cookies, and keep an alternative on hand.
- Dry skin helps. Have players pat their foreheads with a napkin first.
- This one photographs beautifully. Put someone on camera duty before the timer starts.
- For younger kids, stretch the clock to 90 seconds so more players finish.
Supplies & Setup
5 items needed to play.
- Oreo cookies (2-3 per player, plus spares)
- A timer or stopwatch (60 seconds)
- Napkins or wet wipes
- A plate or tray to hold the cookies
- Optional: chairs for players to sit in
See It Played Live & Creator Credits
Real families, party hosts, and creators sharing the fun. Watch them in action and check out their channels below!
“Even celebrities can't escape the cookie challenge! Watch Drew Barrymore absolutely crush this Minute to Win It classic alongside comedians Kym Whitley and Finesse Mitchell. Her facial muscle control is unmatched! 😂”
“Need proof this game is a hit with kids? Watch Super Siah and his family take on the ultimate Oreo Cookie Face Challenge—the laughs are contagious and it is perfect inspiration for your next family game night!”
“Think moving one cookie is hard? Watch the party game pros at Outscord attempt an impressive 9-Oreo record in just 60 seconds! This is great inspiration for running the challenge with highly competitive teams.”
Face the Cookie: The Hilarious Forehead Challenge FAQ
How long does a round of Face the Cookie take?
Each round of Face the Cookie lasts exactly 60 seconds on the timer. If you play with younger kids, extend the clock to 90 seconds so more players have time to finish. A typical session takes 5 to 10 minutes, especially if you run a best-of-three series.
What happens if your cookie falls during Face the Cookie?
If a cookie drops to the floor or off your face, it is completely out of play. Grab a fresh Oreo from your plate, place it back on the center of your forehead, and keep going as long as time remains on the clock. You never reuse a fallen cookie.
How many cookies do you need to buy for Face the Cookie?
Provide two to three Oreos per player for each round, but buy roughly three times as many cookies as you think you need. Because cookies fall and break constantly throughout the game, having a large bowl of spares keeps the challenge moving without delays.
Can you play Face the Cookie with a large group?
Face the Cookie accommodates 2 to 12 players head-to-head, but you can adapt it for large groups as a team relay. Line your guests up into equal teams, then have each player complete the forehead challenge before the next teammate begins.
What kind of cookies work best for Face the Cookie?
Standard Oreos are the classic choice, but Double Stuf Oreos provide extra texture and grip for beginners. Switch to thin mints to create a much tougher round, and always keep certified gluten-free or nut-safe sandwich cookies on hand for players with food allergies.
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