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on April 4, 2021 (updated 11/21/22)

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These scrumptious Oatmeal Creme Pies are a homemade version that trumps my favorite childhood Little Debbie treat. Chewy oatmeal cookies sandwich a delectable marshmallow creme-based filling.

Store-bought treats were rare in my childhood home, but on occasion, my mom would bring home Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies. They disappeared in a red hot minute. And believe it or not, this homemade version of Copycat Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pies is even better than my memories of these sweet sandwich treats!

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1 Why You Must Make

2 Ingredient Notes:

3 How to Make

4 Frequently Asked Questions

5 You May Also Like:

6 Oatmeal Creme Pies Recipe

Why You Must Make

  • These were the first packaged snacks made by Little Debbie starting in 1960. If you’re like me, you have fond childhood memories of these cream-filled oatmeal cookies. I promise this homemade version tastes even better!
  • You can pronounce all the ingredients. I was trying to decipher what was in the frosting from the label on the box, but there were so many chemicals and not a lot of wholesome ingredients on the packaging.
  • These sandwich cookies taste fresh, chewy, and delicious!!!

Growing up, there were certain grocery store items my sisters and I were hoping would be in our mother’s shopping cart. I was always pining for Archway Pecan Sandies, boxed gingersnaps, and Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies. But my mom was very frugal and those types of splurges didn’t happen very often.

But fast forward to college. Thank goodness the shelves were usually stocked with Little Debbies on our 2 AM post-bar sprees to Quik Trip or whatever 24-hour convenience store was closest. I hadn’t thought of these sandwich cookies in years, but once I spotted a copycat recipe on my friend, Jen’s blog, I knew I’d have to bake up a batch.

Ingredient Notes:

I was thrilled with these cookies. The result was soft and chewy cookies with a spectacular marshmallow creme filling! My friends proclaimed them betterthan Little Debbies! I thought so, too! I hope you’ll try this classic!!!

  • Kitchen Staples – Sugar, Brown Sugar, Salt, Baking Soda, Flour
  • Butter and Eggs – Set them out on the counter 1-2 hours before you plan to mix the dough, so they come to room temperature. This will make them easier to incorporate. If you forget, the eggs can be placed in a bowl of hot, not boiling water to take the chill off. If your microwave has a soften setting, you can try that for the butter (I usually overdo it!).
  • Molasses – this addition turns the brown sugar into dark brown sugar and adds a deeper, more complex flavor with caramel undertones.
  • Vanilla – always use pure vanilla extract. Imitation will not give you the same delicious flavor.
  • Powdered sugar – make sure to sift so your frosting is without lumps
  • Marshmallow Creme – not the most wholesome ingredient, but it makes for a delicious frosting-like filling. I use Kraft Marshmallow Creme.
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How to Make

  • I tweaked Jen’s recipe a wee bit, adding ginger to the cookie recipe and butter to the filling instead of shortening. Butter trumps shortening 99% of the time, though the latter is great for making a flaky pie crust.
  • PRO-Tip: Use quick oats, not old-fashioned rolled oats. If you’re in a pinch and do not have quick oats on hand, pulse old-fashioned oats in the food processor 4-5 times to mimic quick oats.
  • PRO-Tip: Spray the tablespoon measuring spoon with Pam cooking spray so the molasses rolls right off the surface.
  • Feel free to make 12 larger Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies instead of 20. Those will be BIG like the original Little Debbie version. Make any size you like, but watch the baking time with your first batch so you know what works for the size you make and your specific oven.
  • Using a spatula (affiliate links) to tap the oatmeal cookies into perfect rounds as soon as they come out of the oven, makes for better-looking sandwich cookies.
  • Also, using a cookie disher to make consistent sized cookies is extremely helpful.
  • I like an offset spatula to spread frosting on these cookies. You can also pipe the frosting on with a piping bag and a star tip.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is In the Middle of an Oatmeal Creme Pie?

The creamy filling in the middle of an oatmeal creme pie is a bit of a mystery. The ingredients for the sweet, white, vanilla filling are included with in the list of cookie ingredients on the label. But, I can tell you what is in MY oatmeal cream pie recipe’s filling: butter, powdered sugar, marshmallow creme, and vanilla extract. All ingredients you can pronounce.

How Do You Store Copycat Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies?

I recommend storing these sandwich cookies in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Bring them up to room temperature to serve for the best texture and flavor. They’ll keep well up to 5 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.

How Many Calories in Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies?

In the packaged version, there are 310 calories in one large oatmeal cream (or creme) pie. This homemade recipe makes slightly bigger, thicker cookies that have 444 calories each.

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The Recipe:

Oatmeal Creme Pies Recipe

Prep Time30 minutes

Cook Time14 minutes

Total Time44 minutes

Yield12 large cookies

Chewy oatmeal cookies filled with a marshmallow cream frosting recreate a childhood favorite!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, at room temperature
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ginger
  • 1 ½ cups quick oats
  • 1 ½ cups flour

Filling::

  • 1 cup butter.at room temperature
  • 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
  • 1 7-ounce jar marshmallow creme
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350º.
  2. Cream butter and sugars. Add molasses, eggs, and vanilla, and mix well.
  3. Add salt, soda, cinnamon, and ginger, and mix well.
  4. Add oatmeal, and mix until combined. Add flour and mix until just incorporated.
  5. Using a cookie disher if available, drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-14 minutes.
  6. For filling, mix all ingredients in a bowl until smooth and fluffy.
  7. Frost the flat side of half of the cooled cookies, and sandwich them together with an unfrosted cookie.

Notes

Adapted from Jen's Favorite Cookies.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1 cookie

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 444Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 367mgCarbohydrates: 70gFiber: 1gSugar: 49gProtein: 4g

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    47 Comments on “Oatmeal Creme Pies”

  1. Claudia Lamascolo Reply

    These are one of my son’s favorite cookies and he said these are spot on and better than anything you can buy, especially since they are so much healthier. I recommend all the moms out there to stop buying prepackaged with preservatives and make these. The kids will love them!

  2. Cakelaw Reply

    These look delicious – I can almost smell their oatiness from here.

  3. Ben | Havocinthekitchen Reply

    I’ve never tried Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies, but I have no doubt your version is way much better (Because homemade is always better). Yes to the real butter instead of shortening and a little ginger kick.

  4. Sommer Reply

    These are so much better than the store bought kind!

  5. Erin Reply

    These are 1 million times better than the packaged kind (and I say that as someone who grew up LOVING the ones in the package!!)

  6. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes Reply

    These were my favorite growing up! Love this homemade version!

  7. Beth Reply

    This is one of hubby’s favorite recipes. He just loves them! Thanks for keeping him fat and happy! LOL

  8. Lyn Reply

    I tried these and they spread over the entire baking sheet! What did I do wrong?

    • Liz Berg Reply

      Is it warm in your kitchen, Lyn? I made these in the fall, so if your butter was too soft as it can do quickly in the summer, that would cause your cookies to spread. You want the butter to be soft enough to stir into the sugar easily, but not so soft it starts to look oily. Refrigerating the dough would have helped firm up the dough if that ever happens again. Hope that helps!

  9. Megan @ MegUnprocessed Reply

    What a great treat!!

  10. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons Reply

    These are just so fun!

  11. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) Reply

    these oatmeal creme pies look a million times better than storebought (AKA yummy x a million!!)

  12. Sandra Reply

    The ginger really makes them perfect for this time of year.

  13. Stacy Reply

    I must admit that I was not a big oatmeal cookie fan as a child but I have come around. Your oatmeal creme pies are stunningly perfect, Liz. How do you get them so perfectly round?

  14. marcela Reply

    wow! they are just perfect!

  15. Kelly Reply

    Oh Liz, these look amazing! I would totally take a batch of your homemade ones over Debbie’s Oatmeal Cream pies any day 🙂

  16. Ashley @ ashleymarieskitchen Reply

    Yum! These look so delicious. I can’t wait to give these a try 🙂

  17. Brooks Reply

    Dang, Liz. You nailed them! A cleaner version, of course, but I appreciate your detailed attention to getting a perfect round sandwich cookie with just the right amount of filling. My hat’s off to you, my friend.

  18. Evelyne@cheapethniceatz Reply

    Never bought these but want to make asap. marshmallow filling, oh yes!

  19. Winnie Reply

    YUMMY
    These look wonderful and I just loooooove marshmallow filing 🙂

  20. The Squishy Monster Reply

    I’ve eaten more of those little Debbie snack cakes than I care to remember. I just know that these are SO much better!!!

  21. Kitchen Belleicious Reply

    no lie- i just got home from target with some GF rolled oats. I am so making this recipe

  22. miss b Reply

    I haven’t tasted these before but they look so appetising and I can never resist a good cookie with my cup of tea. Thanks for the recipe.

    http://missbbobochic.blogspot.co.uk/

  23. Lady Lilith Reply

    A taste of childhood.

  24. Angie@Angie's Recipes Reply

    I love those sandwiched oatmeal cookies!

  25. kristy Reply

    Boy, this looks soooo good. Wish I can grab some from the screen right away.
    Hope you’re having a lovely week ahead dear.
    Blessings, Kristy

  26. Katerina Reply

    By looking at them I can feel the taste and the texture of these delicious little treats.

  27. ela@GrayApron Reply

    Perfection by Liz!

  28. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef Reply

    How do you get them so perfectly round? I do remember Little Debbie. Probably full of everything we’re trying to avoid but a book and a oatmeal creme pie made for a good afternoon in the dark ages.

  29. michael Reply

    oh I love oatmeal cream pies, they look delicious Liz and so perfectly made! 🙂

  30. Hotly Spiced Reply

    I’ve never heard of Little Debbie’s. I remember shopping with my mother and hoping she’d put in something with sugar. But alas – just more wheatgerm! Your cookies are gorgeous and I love how your friend Jen, rekindled the memory and gave you the inspiration xx

  31. cheri Reply

    Hi Liz, this could be my most favorite of your recipes yet, love them!

  32. The Ninja Baker Reply

    Wonderful to have this copycat recipe. Liz. My husband’s favorite NJ cookie as a child were also Little Debbie.

  33. gloria Reply

    These look yummmm Lizzy!:))

  34. Laura (Tutti Dolci) Reply

    These creme pies look incredible, I think you made them the perfect size!

  35. dina Reply

    i love love love these. i’ve been wanting to make some. yum!

  36. My Inner Chick Reply

    pure perfection.
    I want one of those RIGHT NOW!! x

  37. Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere Reply

    My husband is going to go crazy when I make these! Thanks!

  38. Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen Reply

    As soon as I told my daughter about this post she said, “And you will be making these when?” LOL she loves you Liz!!!

  39. Sophia @ NY Foodgasm Reply

    Hellllo comfort food! Looooooove this!

  40. Eva Reply

    Today I made the oats pies, they are very nice but I love yours with the cream Inside!
    How was the blogger’s meeting? It looks fun 😉

  41. Becca from It's Yummi! Reply

    All the love of Little Debbies without the processed ingredients? Yes, please!

  42. elisabeth@foodandthrift Reply

    These yummy cream pies do look like Little Debbie ones…only so much better, and healthier without preservatives to make them last longer. I’m sure you didn’t have a problem making it last long, Lizzy!
    Yummy! xoxo

  43. Laura Dembowski Reply

    I don’t think I’ve ever had an oatmeal cream pie. I really want to make some to see what all the fuss is about.

  44. Cate @ Chez CateyLou Reply

    These look JUST like the Little Debbie Ones! What a fun treat! I always loved pecan sandies growing up, and of course these oatmeal cream pies!

  45. Medeja Reply

    Can I have 1? or ? or all of them? 😀

  46. Lynn@Happier Than A Pig In Mud Reply

    I know I’d love these and bigger is always better when it comes to cookies:@)

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FAQs

What is oatmeal cream pie filling made of? ›

What is the cream in oatmeal creme pies made of? In this recipe it's a simple buttercream made of butter, powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla.

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, ...

Are there two sizes of oatmeal creme pies? ›

Available in single serve, family packs, and big packs, there's a size for everyone!

What is the expiration date on oatmeal cream pies? ›

Shelf Life 60 days, FOA: Freeze for up to 6 mos.

What ingredient helps thicken the filling of a cream pie? ›

Some pie recipes thicken the filling with flour; others use cornstarch, while others still rely on tapioca.

What is the best ingredient to use in thickening the filling of cream pies? ›

All-purpose flour is an easy solution, as you're sure to have it in your pantry. Since it's lower in starch, you'll use more of it than you would higher-starch thickeners. Quick-cooking tapioca makes filling bright and clear, but also gives it a stippled and somewhat sticky texture.

How much did a carton of Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pies cost in 1960? ›

In 1960, McKee Baking Company pioneered the “family pack,” a family sized carton of 12 or more cellophane wrapped cakes. Individually sold, 12 cakes would sell for a total of 60¢. The price of the new 12-count family pack carton was 49¢.

What is the healthiest Little Debbie cake? ›

Cinnamon Streusel Cakes

If it's a Little Debbie pastry you crave, your best option is the cinnamon streusel cake. Clocking in at 1.5 g saturated fat, 15 grams of sugar, and less than 200 calories, it's not too shabby compared to the rest.

How long have Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies been around? ›

In 1960, McKee founded the Little Debbie brand and began commercially selling oatmeal creme pies in family-pack cartons for 49 cents. Over 14 million oatmeal creme pies were sold in the first 10 months of the snack cake's release.

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 world's largest oatmeal creme pie? ›

The creme pie was almost 200 pounds, and three feet wide. The previous world record was 125 pounds. The gigantic pie was done in almost an hour, as hundreds of people lined up for a taste. “The oatmeal cream pie was about almost 200 pounds…

Who invented oatmeal creme pies? ›

O. D. McKee, who created the Oatmeal Creme Pie—the cookie upon which he and his wife, Ruth, built the Little Debbie snack empire—got his start in sales in Mississippi as a young teenager going door to door persuading people to buy books.

Does peanut butter go bad? ›

Opened peanut butter will generally go bad after about nine months in the fridge. While it should stay good longer in the fridge as opposed to stored in the pantry, it will go bad eventually. Once you refrigerate peanut butter, don't forget about it indefinitely.

Can dogs eat oatmeal? ›

According to the American Kennel Club, you can typically feed dogs around one tablespoon (15 grams) of cooked oatmeal for every 20 pounds (9 kg) of body weight (16). Given its rich content of soluble fiber, oatmeal has also become an increasingly common ingredient in many types of commercial dog food ( 17 ).

Does brown sugar go bad? ›

Brown sugar essentially does not go bad (unless contaminants have gotten mixed in), making it ideal for buying in bulk if you do a lot of baking. Hardened sugar isn't bad. It's just in need of moisture. However, brown sugar will perform best if used within two years of purchase.

How to make oatmeal filling? ›

Add a classic and creamy snack.

Both cottage cheese and yogurt are great on their own, but these two ingredients also deserve a spot in your next bowl of oats. Harbstreet recommends adding cottage cheese because just one half cup adds a whopping 12 extra grams of protein.

What is pie filling made of? ›

Fruit, sugar, cornstarch, acid, extras. These are the only things you need to remember to turn out a perfect pie filling.

What is oatmeal filling? ›

Oatmeal's filling power comes from its high fiber content and ability to soak up water. Soluble fiber, such as the beta glucan in oats, can help you feel full. It may also help release satiety hormones and delay stomach emptying ( 21 , 22 , 23 ).

What is the main difference between custard and cream pie fillings? ›

In North America, "custard pie" commonly refers to a plain mixture of milk, eggs, sugar, salt, vanilla extract and sometimes nutmeg combined with a pie crust. It is distinctly different from a cream pie, which contains cooked custard poured into a cooled, precooked crust.

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