Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies – Fun Holiday Craft & Treat

These Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies are a super cute and easy holiday craft that’s perfect for kids, classrooms, or gift-giving. I made both boys and girls, and they are so easy to customize with bows, bow ties, and festive details. Best of all—they stay in their packaging, so no mess, and they’re gift-ready.

These Cute Gingerbread Cookies are such a fun, festive, and mess-free holiday craft that’s perfect for gifting or classroom parties. They’re quick to make, customizable, and sure to bring smiles to everyone who receives them. If you loved this project, check out some of our other fun holiday crafts like DIY Santa Boot Cups, Vegetable Christmas Tree Craft, or Paper Plate Christmas Tree Craft for more creative inspiration this season.

Why You’ll Love this Craft

Quick and easy—perfect for last-minute gifts or classroom crafts

Minimal materials—just markers, puffy paint, and bows

Cute and customizable—boys, girls, or holiday variations

Mess-free—pies stay in their packaging

Supplies You’ll Need

Oatmeal cream pies (individually wrapped)

Black markers – Ultra Fin tip, Fine tip, or Chisel

Red buttons (for cheeks)

White puffy paint

Red ribbon for bows

Glue – My favorite is Beacon 3-in-1 – Trust me, it sticks quick and dries quick. Great for crafting.

How to Make Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies

Position the Pies

For girls, position the oatmeal pie near the bottom of the packaging to create enough space for the bow. For boys, place the pie more toward the center or the top so that the bow can fit underneath it.

For boys, keep it more centered, or toward the top so the bow can fit under the pie.

Outline the Face

• Add extra white puffy paint swirls for frosting accents or holiday “icing” around the face.

Draw the Eyes

• Use a black marker to create oval eyes on the top of the pie packaging.
• For girls, use an ultra-fine tip marker to add eyelashes for a cute, festive touch.
• Add pupils with white puffy paint on top of the black ovals.

Add Cheeks and Smile

• Place red buttons or stickers on either side of the face for rosy cheeks.
• Use white puffy paint to draw a curved smile between the cheeks and optional decorative curves around the edges.

Add a Bow or Bow Tie

• For girls: Attach a small bow to the side of the “head” (top of the pie) as a hair accessory.
• For boys: Attach a bow tie under the face, right at the bottom of the pie.

Tips & Tricks

• Let the puffy paint dry completely before handling to avoid smudges.
• Red sticker circles work well if you don’t have buttons handy.
• Keep pies in packaging—perfect for gifting, classroom parties, or holiday treat bags.
• Mix and match hair bows, bow ties, or even little holiday hats to create fun characters,

Fun Ways to Give

• Package in a small clear bag with a festive ribbon for a teacher or neighbor gift.
• Use in a holiday party favor bag with candy and small toys.
• Add a name tag and give as a personalized classroom treat.

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