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Do the three words “oatmeal creme pies” flood you with a wave of childhood memories? Same here. For most of us, the soft and sweet Little Debbie treats were once a staple of lunchboxes and after-school snacking. But finally, we decided it was time for those nostalgic packaged snacks to grow up into delectable homemade treats—and we have to say, we think we nailed it.
Our Copycat Oatmeal Cream Pies Are Melt-in-Your-Mouth Delights
Our Copycat Little Debbie Creme Pies have everything you love about the warmly-spiced snack cakes, but with a heavy dose of homemade charm. We ditched the thin cakes and made our hand pies with soft oatmeal cookies instead for a chewier, more intriguing texture. When the tender, toffee-like cookies meet the light and fluffy marshmallow creme filling, it’s a downright melt-in-your mouth bite.
These comforting cookies are perfect for everything from gifting to on-the-go snacking. And, ready in less than 30 minutes, they’re just as quick (if not quicker) than a grocery run. Sorry, Little Debbie, but these charming treats are ready to take the oatmeal creme pie spotlight.
Test Kitchen Tips
Before you start baking, check out these professional tips and tricks from our test kitchen experts:
- Make sure to use quick-cooking oats: This cut of oats will soften faster during the short bake time and create a smoother, more uniform dough than rolled oats.
- Soften your butter: It’s important to make sure the butter (for both the cookies and creme filling) is softened before you start baking. This will help it easily incorporate with the other ingredients and create the smoothest texture possible.
- The butter-shortening combo is key: The marshmallow creme filling incorporates two kinds of fat, butter, and shortening, to make an extra-rich spread. Solid at room temperature, the shortening provides a creamy, yet stable texture without significantly altering the flavor.
Get the recipe: Copycat Little Debbie Creme Pies
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