These Football Shaped Oatmeal Cream Pies are the ultimate game‑day treat – soft, chewy oatmeal cookies sandwiched around a fluffy vanilla cream filling and decorated with simple icing laces to look just like mini footballs! They’re nostalgic, fun, and surprisingly easy to make, turning a classic childhood favorite into a playful dessert perfect for tailgates, Super Bowl parties, or any football‑themed gathering!
Easy Football Shaped Oatmeal Cream Pie Cookies!
If you’re looking for a game‑day dessert that’s fun, nostalgic, and guaranteed to disappear before kickoff, these Football‑Shaped Oatmeal Cream Pies are it! They take everything you love about the classic childhood snack and turn it into a playful football‑themed treat perfect for tailgates, Super Bowl parties, or Friday‑night lights gatherings.
The best part? They are surprisingly easy! A store bought oatmeal cookie dough gets shaped into mini footballs. A quick drizzle of icing creates the football “laces,” and suddenly you have a dessert that looks festive, tastes incredible, and feels like it belongs right in the center of your game‑day spread!
Why this Recipe Works:
- Uses a Simple Shortcut that Tastes Amazing – Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pies already have that soft, chewy texture and nostalgic flavor, so you get a delicious base without baking.
- Easy to Shape into Footballs – The pies are soft enough to mold but sturdy enough to hold their shape, making the football look achievable for any skill level.
- Minimal Ingredients, Maximum Payoff – With just cream pies and icing, you get a themed dessert that looks impressive but takes only minutes to make.
- Fun Decorating Moment – Piping the football laces adds a cute, festive touch without requiring advanced decorating skills.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 1 (12 ct) big pack Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pies – These soft, chewy cookies are the perfect shortcut base – easy to shape into footballs without cracking.
- 1 tube Store Bought White Icing – This is your simple decorating tool – just pipe on the classic football ‘laces.’ The icing sets quickly, adds a cute game day touch, and makes each cream pie instantly recognizable as a football.
How to Make Football Shaped Oatmeal Cream Pies
NOTE: Use leftover pieces in this Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pie Dessert Dip.
- Unwrap 1 (12 ct) big pack Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pies.
- Press a football shaped cookie cutter into the center of each Oatmeal Cream Pie. Transfer football shapes to a piece of parchment paper.
- Using a tube of store bought white icing, draw laces on the football. Let harden.
My Best Tips:
- Chill the Cream Pies Before Shaping – A quick 10-15 minutes in the fridge firms them up just enough so they reshape cleanly without cracking.
- Use Gentle Pressure When Forming the Football Shape – Press the sides in slightly and pinch the ends – small movements keep the cookie intact and the filling from squeezing out.
- Pipe the Laces After Shaping, Not Before – Adding icing once the pies are shaped keeps the lines crisp and prevents smearing.
- Let the Icing Set Before Serving – Just 5-10 minutes helps the laces firm up so they don’t smear when stacked or plated.
- Make Them Ahead for Easy Party Prep – They store beautifully in an airtight container and stay soft for days.
More Football Shaped Game Day Snacks:
Football Shaped Oatmeal Cream Pies
Soft Football Shaped Oatmeal Cream Pies decorated with simple icing laces - an easy, fun game‑day dessert that’s perfect for tailgates and Super Bowl parties!
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ct) big pack Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pies
- 1 tube Store Bought White Icing
Instructions
- Unwrap Oatmeal Cream Pies.
- Press a football shaped cookie cutter into the center of each cookie. Transfer football shapes to a piece of parchment paper.
- Using a tube of store bought white icing, draw laces on the football. Let harden.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 27Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 20mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 3gProtein: 0g
The nutrition facts were automated by the Nutritionix database. Because it's done by automation, it is best practice to double check for accuracy.
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