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The Oatmeal Creme Pie That Started It All | Wilmington News
In 1935, O.D. McKee started baking from his car, later opening a bakery in Chattanooga where he created the Oatmeal Creme Pie—the first snack cake under the Little Debbie name. It exploded in popularity, selling 14 million in just 10 months at 49 cents a pack. Today, Little Debbie remains a family-run giant in Tennessee, producing 75+ products, with the Oatmeal Creme Pie, Swiss Rolls, and Nutty Buddies still flying off shelves at over 200 million cartons annually. Its enduring appeal? That nostalgic, home-baked oatmeal cookie with sweet crème filling that comforts generations—and even brings…
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