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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  4. Little Debbie Copycat Recipes To Make At Home (15)Leslie

    These are awesome! Thank you.Have you run across the copycat recipe for the christmas gingerbread cookies?

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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

  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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

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

    where is the recipe for your oatmeal creme cookies?

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  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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 Debbie? ›

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, Dextrose, Water, Cocoa.

How unhealthy are Little Debbie snacks? ›

The Daily Meal says these products are loaded with "a perfect storm" of saturated fat, sodium and copious amounts of sugar. A serving size of Little Debbie Mini Powdered Donuts (4 donuts) contains 11 grams of fat, 220 calories, 190 milligrams and 14 grams of sugars.

What are the ingredients in Little Debbie cookies? ›

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 is the number one selling Little Debbie? ›

The Most Popular Little Debbies Overall

Fudge Rounds reign supreme in the realm of Little Debbie snacks, claiming the title of the most popular across America. Their universal appeal lies in the harmonious blend of chocolatey softness and a comforting, creamy center.

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 snacks are Little Debbie discontinued? ›

Get them while you can because soon there will be no more Zebra Cakes, Swiss Rolls, Nutty Buddies, Fudge Rounds and Oatmeal Creme Pies. When the remaining stock of Little Debbie snack items is gone, it's gone for good. McKee Foods Corp.

What was the original Little Debbie snack cake? ›

After its initial introduction, more than 14 million cakes were sold within 10 months. While the Oatmeal Creme Pie was the original Little Debbie snack cake, there were 14 different varieties by 1964 including the ever-popular Nutty Buddy® Wafer Bars and Swiss Cake Roll.

Are Little Debbie donuts fried or baked? ›

Gather around with friends and enjoy Little Debbie® Snacks Churro Glazed Mini Donuts. Delicious glazed mini donuts are pan fried and coated with a cinnamon sugar mixture that everyone will enjoy.

What are the healthiest Little Debbie snacks? ›

Are there any Little Debbie snacks that are considered healthier options? Yes, there are a few Little Debbie snacks that can be considered healthier options compared to others in the lineup. These include the Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies, Nutty Bars, and the 100 Calorie Lemon Cakes.

Who is Little Debbie competitor? ›

Little Debbie competitors and alternatives
  • Tiff's Treats. Manufacturer and seller of cookies and brownies. ...
  • Simple Mills. Multi-category bakery snacks brand. ...
  • Flowers Foods. Manufacturer and supplier of baked goods. ...
  • Birch Benders. Pancakes brand. ...
  • Duncan Hines. ...
  • Pepperidge Farm. ...
  • Hostess Cakes. ...
  • Cali'flour Foods.

What is the number one snack cake in America? ›

This statistic shows the brands of snack cakes (ready-to-eat) eaten most often in the United States in 2020. The data has been calculated by Statista based on the U.S. Census data and Simmons National Consumer Survey (NHCS). According to this statistic, 74.24 million Americans consumed Little Debbie in 2020.

Why is Little Debbie not selling in Canada anymore? ›

Little Debbie had one sole distributor in Canada and that distributor ended their relationship with McKee Foods (which makes Little Debbie products). Not to go off topic but I emailed Herr's because they had great ketchup chips and one of the reasons they stopped selling in Canada was the bilingual label requirement.

What are the ingredients in Little Debbie mini donuts? ›

contains 2% or less of each of the following: modified corn starch, leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium aluminum phosphate), dried egg yolks, nonfat dry milk, titanium dioxide (color), glycerin, corn syrup solids, defatted soy flour, salt, wheat starch, natural and artificial flavors, ...

Is Little Debbie vegan? ›

Contains: allergy information: contains wheat, soy, egg, milk.

What are Little Debbie Zebra Cakes made of? ›

Yellow cake rolled with creme filling, covered in white icing and decorated with fudge stripes.

What are the ingredients in Little Debbie blueberry muffins? ›

CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: DRIED EGG WHITES, WHEY (MILK), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, WHEAT GLUTEN, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), DRIED EGGS, SALT, GLYCERIN, SOY FLOUR, SORBIC ACID (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, MONO- AND ...

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