You’re about to experience one of Australia’s most iconic treats, our beloved Tim Tam.

Tim Tams are one of Australia's most popular cookies. In Australia, they're called "biscuits", although not as the US knows biscuits.

The Tim Tam consists of two malted biscuits separated by a light hard chocolate cream filling and coated in a thin layer of textured chocolate.

Made by an Australian company called Arnott's, they're one of their most iconic product offerings.

The story of how Tim Tams came to be is quite interesting. Alan Morrow and Ian Norris created the biscuits in 1963 and then released them to the market in 1964.

The two came up with Tim Tams after going around the world looking for ways to improve their products back home. The two drew inspiration for the new product from Britain's Penguin cookies, and they sought to craft a better version of it.

But that's only half of the story. The actual origin of Tim Tams goes as far back as 1827, which is when Arnott's proprietor was born.

Originally from Scotland, William Arnott moved to Australia with his brother David after an apprenticeship stint in which he learned his baking and confectionary skills.
However, the duo didn't immediately start baking once they arrived in Australia. The lure of quick riches from the gold rush wasn't easy to shrug off. After failing to strike gold, William Arnott retrained his sights on what brought him to the land down under in the first place.

As fate would have it, William's new venture paid off, and as he quickly discovered his "gold mine," he began innovating ways to improve his product. Although plain compared to today's Tim Tams, the market was sold entirely to it.

Arnott's grew in the following years, and with increasing interest in the product, its market reach went beyond Newcastle and into Sydney.

William Arnott retired from the company's operations in 1899 and passed on shortly after. Fortunately, he taught his family the business' trade secret, effectively laying a firm foundation for a company that would produce the world-renowned Tim Tams.

Today, Tim Tams remains a famous brand in Australia and around the world. Thanks to its creative marketing strategies and delicious cookies, this amazing product isn't just a delicacy but also forms part of the Australian identity.

The famous product got its name from Ross Arnott, who named the treat after the winning horse at the Kentucky Derby in 1958.

In a bid to cater to different consumer preferences, Arnott's has strived to introduce new flavours in its product lineup. Some of these include:

Tim Tam Butterscotch and Cream

These cookies have a tasty butterscotch spread and heavy cream. They are delightful and very rich.

Murray River Salted Caramel

Salted caramel is a flavour found in many different desserts, but it's particularly delicious in biscuit form. Tim Tams has created some of the best salted caramel biscuits around, and they're perfect for any occasion.

These biscuits have a soft and fluffy texture and feature layers of rich and creamy salted caramel.

Tim Tam Chewy Caramel

These biscuits are chewy and gooey, with a rich caramel flavour that will make you reach for another one.

Tim Tam White

This is a delicious variation of the classic Tim Tam biscuit, made with white chocolate and vanilla biscuits. They're perfect for a sweet snack or dessert, and they're also great for special occasions.

Tim Tam Double Coat

This type of biscuit has two layers of chocolate and cream.

Tim Tam Original

This original biscuit comes in standard options, family packs, and individually wrapped multipacks.