Depression-era Little Debbie snack that built a family-run bakery still has Americans hooked
Snack Foods Depression-era Little Debbie snack that built a family-run bakery still has Americans hooked Snack cake giant traces its roots to a 1935 recipe developed by O.D. Oatmeal Creme Pies, along with Swiss Rolls and Nutty Buddy wafer bars, remain the company's most popular items. More than 200 million cartons of these three products are sold each year.
- ▪Snack Foods Depression-era Little Debbie snack that built a family-run bakery still has Americans hooked Snack cake giant traces its roots to a 1935 recipe developed by O.D.
- ▪Oatmeal Creme Pies, along with Swiss Rolls and Nutty Buddy wafer bars, remain the company's most popular items.
- ▪More than 200 million cartons of these three products are sold each year.
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Snack Foods Depression-era Little Debbie snack that built a family-run bakery still has Americans hooked Snack cake giant traces its roots to a 1935 recipe developed by O.D. McKee from a family bakery in Tennessee By Teresa Mull Fox News Published July 26, 2026 8:00am EDT | Updated July 26, 2026 8:13am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Little Debbie's original Oatmeal Creme Pies launched a snack legacy still thriving today A look at the history of the famous snack brand reveals how an early bakery innovation became a household favorite and helped establish a family company that still operates from Tennessee today.
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