Little Debbie Copycat Recipes To Make At Home (2024)

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If you grew up in an area where Little Debbie cakes were available, many of these treats will have you drowning in a sea of nostalgia full of school cafeterias, after school snacks, and waiting with bated breath for the seasonal and holiday special flavors to be released. These insanely fun copycat recipes will allow you to make many of your favorite Little Debbie delights from your childhood right at home!

The real thing: Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies
It was so sad when they got all smashed in the package.

The copycat:Oatmeal Creme Pies by Cooking Classy

The real thing: Little Debbie Zebra Cakes
The classic filled Little Debbie cake that came in many colors, shapes, and patterns depending on the time of year. But somehow, each one was a unique snowflake all on its own.

The copycat:Zebra Cakes Copycat by Macaroni and Cheesecake

The real thing: Little Debbie Star Crunch
A caramel Rice Krispies treat covered in chocolate. Basically the best thing ever.

The copycat:Star Crunch Copycat by Averie Cooks

The real thing: Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes
It was really just a Zebra Cake with a Christmas tree shape and some sprinkles, but was somehow superior to all other packaged cakes.

The copycat:Christmas Tree Cakes by Southern Fatty

The real thing: Little Debbie Fudge Rounds
I don't think these really need any explanation.

The copycat:Fudge Rounds by Confessions of a Cookbook Queen

The real thing: Little Debbie Nutty Bars
The only way to eat them was to separate every layer one by one - bonus points if they didn't' break.

The copycat:Nutty Bars by The Kitchn

The real thing: Little Debbie Fudge Brownies
They were best when heated in the microwave.

The copycat:Fudge Brownies by The Village Cook

The real thing: Little Debbie Swiss Rolls
Realizing they arenot actually called Swiss Cake Rolls makes one question whether or not their entire childhood was a lie.

The copycat:Swiss Cake Roll by Cooking by Moonlight

The real thing: Little Debbie Cherry Cordials
The rare and coveted seasonal cake that you could never actually find in stores.

The copycat:Cherry Cordials by Inside Bru Crew Life

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  1. Little Debbie Copycat Recipes To Make At Home (12)Siren

    I really like the copycat recipes

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  2. Little Debbie Copycat Recipes To Make At Home (13)lori

    I would a recipe for Little Debbie Apple Flips. They used to be called apple delights.

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  3. Little Debbie Copycat Recipes To Make At Home (14)Susan

    Can you find a copy cat for the PB&J sandwiches cookies they use to make?
    I even emailed the company and they said they weren't going to make them anymore...this was a few years ago.?? My kids and I both loved them.

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    • Little Debbie Copycat Recipes To Make At Home (16)Erin

      Ooh, I haven't! That's a good 'un though!

      Reply

  4. Little Debbie Copycat Recipes To Make At Home (17)Marissa

    Someone should do the Fudge Dipped Strawberry Cakes. Those are so good!

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  5. Little Debbie Copycat Recipes To Make At Home (18)Sandy

    I to have looked everywhere for the Spice Cake recipe.
    I really wish they would bring that one back.

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  6. Little Debbie Copycat Recipes To Make At Home (19)Kathy Williamson

    Little Debbie used to make a summer seasonal cookie that was pineapple and something else. It was called or advertised as an Hawaiian something or other. Any idea where I can find this recipe if you don't know it?

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    • Little Debbie Copycat Recipes To Make At Home (20)Erin

      I don't think I ever had those! Sounds tasty though.

      Reply

  7. Little Debbie Copycat Recipes To Make At Home (21)lynn taylor

    where is the recipe for your oatmeal creme cookies?

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  8. Little Debbie Copycat Recipes To Make At Home (22)M

    Anyone got a copycat for the raisin creme cookies? They're a favourite around here!

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    • Little Debbie Copycat Recipes To Make At Home (23)Paul Parker

      Also looking for the Raisin Creme Cakes ( low carb) knock-off recipe

      Reply

  9. Little Debbie Copycat Recipes To Make At Home (24)Tracie

    I would love if someone could do a copycat Little Debbie Spice Cakes. The ones with the toasted coconut on top. YUM!

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    • Little Debbie Copycat Recipes To Make At Home (25)Melinda

      YES - I've looked everywhere for a copycat of Little Debbie Spice Cakes with no luck. They were the BEST!

      Reply

  10. Little Debbie Copycat Recipes To Make At Home (26)Phillip || SouthernFATTY.com

    So glad you enjoyed our Christmas Tree Cakes!

    Reply

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What are the ingredients in Little Debbies? ›

ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), CORN SYRUP, PALM AND SOYBEAN OILS WITH TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID TO PROTECT FLAVOR, SUGAR, WATER, DEXTROSE, COCOA, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: COOKIE CRUMBS (ENRICHED FLOUR ...

What are the ingredients in Little Debbie oatmeal cream pies? ›

DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN MEAL, WHOLE GRAIN OAT FLOUR, SUGAR, CREME COATING (SUGAR, SOYBEAN AND PALM OIL, NONFAT MILK, WHEY, SOY LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), FRUCTOSE, MOLASSES, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, CINNAMON, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BAKING SODA, NUTMEG, YELLOW 5, RED 40, YELLOW 6, BLUE 1, ...

What is Little Debbie best seller? ›

Debbie McKee-Fowler currently holds the position of Executive Vice President and serves on the McKee Foods Board of Directors. The top-selling Little Debbie varieties are Oatmeal Creme Pies, Swiss Cake Rolls and Nutty Buddy Wafer Bars. McKee Foods sells more than 200 million cartons of these three products every year.

Who makes oatmeal cream pies? ›

Oatmeal Creme Pies (OCP) have been satisfying families since 1960 as the very first snack baked under the Little Debbie brand name. Whole grain oats, molasses, and irresistible creme filling combine to create this classic treat.

What was the original Little Debbie snack cake? ›

Oatmeal creme pies were the first Little Debbie snack cake commercially produced by McKee Foods. The snack consists of two soft oatmeal cookies stuffed with fluffy creme filling.

Why is Little Debbie being recalled? ›

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing pecans was included in packaging that did not reveal the presence of tree nuts.

What are the ingredients in Little Debbie butterfly cakes? ›

contains 2% or less of each of the following: soybean oil, dried egg whites, corn starch, whey (milk), leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate), salt, mono- and diglycerides, soy lecithin, titanium dioxide (color), sorbitan monostearate, sorbic acid (to preserve freshness), polysorbate 60, sprinkles (gum ...

What are the ingredients in Little Debbie Strawberry? ›

Sugar, Corn Syrup, Water, Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Riboflavin [Vitamin B2], Folic Acid), Palm and Soybean Oils with TBHQ and Citric Acid to Protect Flavor, Palm and Palm Kernel Oil, Dextrose, Contains 2% or Less of Each of the Following: Cocoa, Dried ...

What is the oldest Little Debbie snack? ›

O.D. McKee bought his first bakery in 1934, but it was a while before his first mass-produced item hit the market. Incidentally, the oldest Little Debbie snack, the Oatmeal Creme Pie, is still around, and remains one of the company's most ubiquitous offerings.

Who is Little Debbies biggest competitor? ›

Here is a list of the top 10 competitors of Little Debbie, ranked by Tracxn score:
  • Flowers Foods. ...
  • Birch Benders. ...
  • Cali'flour Foods. ...
  • Bridgford. ...
  • Lenny & Larry's. ...
  • Duncan Hines. Multi-category bakery snack company. ...
  • KNOW Better Foods. Grain-free multi category food producer & brand. ...
  • Bimbo Bakeries USA. Brand of bakery snacks.
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What was the first product of Little Debbie? ›

The Oatmeal Creme Pie isn't just among the best-selling Little Debbie snacks, it is also the original. In 1935, O.D. McKee began tinkering with his hard oatmeal cookie recipe to produce a softer cookie. Once the cookie was perfected, he paired and filled them with a fluffy creme filling.

What flavor is the oatmeal cream pie? ›

A delicious oatmeal flavored ice cream with hints of brown sugar mixed with soft oatmeal cookies and a vanilla icing swirl.

What is the shelf life of oatmeal creme pies? ›

A store-bought packaged Oatmeal Creme Pie often has a shelf life of 7-10 days past the 'best by' date if unopened. Once opened, try to consume the pie within 1-2 days.

Are Little Debbie products healthy? ›

Conclusion. While Little Debbie snacks are tasty and enjoyable, it's important to consume them in moderation. Opting for snacks that contain whole grains, nuts, and lower sugar content can help make them slightly healthier choices.

What are the ingredients in Little Debbie fall party cake? ›

Sugar, Corn Syrup, Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate [Vitamin B1), Riboflavin [Vitamin B2], Folic Acid), Water, Palmand Palm Kernel Oil, Palm and Soybean Oils with TBHQ and Citric Acid to Protect Flavor, Dextrose, Soybean Oil, Contains 2% or Less of Each of the Following: ...

What are the ingredients in Little Debbie Christmas tree cakes chocolate? ›

CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: SOY FLOUR, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, TOPPERS (SUGAR, CORN STARCH, PALM AND/OR PALM KERNEL OILS, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, DEXTRIN, SOY LECITHIN, YELLOW 5 LAKE, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, BLUE 1 LAKE, SALT, CARNAUBA WAX, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE), DEXTROSE, EGG WHITES, ...

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