Strawberry Shortcake Rolls for Little Debbie, 13 Oz

The McKee story began during the Great Depression's height when young entrepreneur O.D. McKee started selling 5¢ snack cakes from the back of his 1928 Whippet. In 1934, he and his wife, Ruth, bought a small, failing bakery, using the family car as collateral. Despite years of great adversity, O.D. and Ruth's rare determination finally began to pay off in 1960 when they began selling the first family pack of baked goods, naming them after their granddaughter, Debbie. Around this time, the company finally began making a steady profit.

The bakery continued to grow but remained a family bakery. O.D. and Ruth's sons, Ellsworth and Jack, eventually took leadership positions, and today Ellsworth and Jack's children hold leadership roles. They are beginning to introduce the 4th generation of the McKee family to the business.

McKee Foods stands as a living legacy of a young couple with a big dream. O.D. and Ruth shared a strong commitment to family values that remains the company's foundation today.

In 1960, McKee Foods founder O.D. McKee was trying to come up with a catchy name for their new family-pack cartons of snack cakes. Thinking of what could be a good fit for the brand, O.D. arrived at the name of his 4-year-old granddaughter Debbie. Inspired by a photo of Debbie in play clothes and her favorite straw hat, he decided to use the name Little Debbie and the image of her on the logo.

The first family pack was produced in August of 1960 and consisted of the original snack cake, the Oatmeal Creme Pie. Family packs were one of the first multiple-item baked goods available with individually wrapped products. The cost per carton was only 49 cents. By combining a quality product with outstanding value, Little Debbie quickly became a member of America's households. 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. Since 1960, Little Debbie snacks have remained a value leader. Currently, they sell for less than other leading brands while providing quality products. More than 75 varieties are available. Little Debbie snacks are available in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, as well as on U.S. military bases throughout the world.

Made with vanilla pudding, fresh strawberries, and your favorite sweet Strawberry Shortcake Rolls, the Strawberry Shortcake Trifle is a refreshing summer treat. Looking for a treat reminiscent of warm summer afternoons? Soft and creamy with a punch of strawberry flavor, Little Debbie Strawberry Shortcake Rolls are a sweet delight for any time of the year. To make Strawberry Shortcake Skewers, cut each Strawberry Shortcake Roll crosswise into quarters and thread alternating pieces of Strawberry Shortcake Rolls and fruit, such as strawberries and bananas, onto wooden skewers.

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