The First Little Debbie Snack

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Everyone’s tried a Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pie, but did you know this American snack icon goes back to the 1930s? In 1935, O.D. McKee began experimenting with the hard oatmeal cookies his little shop was baking at the time. He made formula changes to make the cookie soft, and sandwiched two cookies together with a fluffy creme filling. He sold these new “creme pies” for a nickel a piece.

Mr. McKee continued to sell his Oatmeal Creme Pies for years, and in 1960, he introduced them as the very first Little Debbie multipack. They sold for 49 cents a carton. Oatmeal Creme Pies have consistently remained a Little Debbie best seller and a favorite snack in households across America.


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