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McKee Foods
Note: Many exact dates are unavailable as Little Debbie/McKee Foods doesn’t typically announce discontinuation dates publicly, and some products had very limited regional distribution or short runs.
Discontinued: 1972
Introduced when Americans were space crazy. These cosmic cookies launched in 1970 to celebrate the moon landing. They featured soft cookies topped with caramel, crispy rice, and fudge coating. The moon-themed packaging captured the nation’s space obsession perfectly.
Discontinued: 2022
The veteran of Little Debbie’s snack lineup. These banana-flavored treats lasted an incredible 57 years. Two golden sponge cakes filled with banana cream. They looked like open-ended Twinkies. But for many, they were the company’s least favorite, leading to the snack’s discontinuation.
Discontinued: 1990s
The original fall flavor before you could expect your Pumpkin Spice latte at Starbucks. These square, spice-flavored cakes with white icing ruled autumn for a long time. Think fancy cakes with a seasonal twist. They were best for cozy fall afternoons.
Discontinued: 1990s
The polarizing tropical treat. These snacks featured vanilla wafers layered with coconut cream, vanilla icing, and shredded coconut on top. So rare that photos barely exist online. Of course, not everyone likes coconuts, which may have sealed its fate.
Discontinued: 2022
Beloved for almost half a century. These dense, fudgy brownies packed with English walnuts lasted an amazing 53 years. A true classic that defined Little Debbie’s brownie game. This was way before Cosmic Brownies took the spotlight.
Discontinued: 2023
The recent heartbreak. Yellow sponge wrapped around vanilla cream, drizzled with chocolate. This treat was inspired by Massachusetts’ state dessert. Their sudden 2023 disappearance sparked passionate Change.org petitions. No word yet on whether Little Debbie is listening to fans.
Discontinued: 2012
These were donut-shaped cookies loaded with caramel, toasted coconut, and chocolate drizzle. Similar to Samoa cookies by the Girl Scouts in Little Debbie form. Limited distribution and Girl Scout dominance ended their short run.
Discontinued: Unknown
The misunderstood sibling. While regular Oatmeal Creme Pies thrived, these peanut butter versions couldn’t find their audience. The company claimed “insufficient fan support,” though we suggest otherwise.
Discontinued: 2020s
The cookie bars that were chasing trends. Cookie base layered with salted caramel, covered in chocolate. It was basicallyLittle Debbie’s answer to Twix. Rode the salted caramel wave but couldn’t establish a strong enough following.
Discontinued: 2024
The holiday treat that ended too soon. These cakes were chocolate versions of the beloved Christmas Tree Cakes that have delighted chocoholics since 2012. Their recent disappearance has made Christmas a little more disappointing.
Discontinued: Mid-2000s
This fruity snack featured chewy cakes filled with apple-cinnamon flavors and finished with shiny glaze. Some people think they are the best Little Debbie snack ever made.
Discontinued: Unknown
The Moon Pie wannabe. Soft cookie base, generous marshmallow center, and chocolate coating. It was an experience like no other, pulling apart layer by layer. They never achieved permanent status despite their fun, interactive eating experience.
Discontinued: Unknown
The understated classic. The name says it all. Soft, dense bars packed with chocolate chips and topped with glaze. Twin-packed perfection that disappeared quietly without fanfare.
Discontinued: 2012
PB Richies were chocolate cakes filled with peanut butter, similar to Drake’s Funny Bones. They vanished when McKee Foods acquired Drake’s.
Discontinued: 2010s
These cakes were a quick attempt to capitalize on the red velvet craze during the “Cake Boss” era. Launched and disappeared faster than the TV trend that inspired them. Sometimes timing isn’t everything.
Discontinued: 2018
The modern experiment. Swiss Roll-style vanilla cakes that tried to recapture banana magic in 2016. These treats were discontinued for reasons unknown, even Little Debbie’s website erased them.
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