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Nicole Perry
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Before you toss those Twinkies, Milanos, or Nature Valley granola bars into your shopping cart, consider that these (and many other) supermarket treats can easily be made at home. Keep reading for DIY takes on these, plus 56 other snacks and sweets.
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Snickers
Hungry? Grab a homemade Snickers.
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Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Can you believe that Cinnamon Toast Crunch can be hacked at home?
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Pepper Jack Goldfish
How cute are these DIY Goldfish crackers?!
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Gummy Bears
Whoa, who knew you could DIY gummy bears?
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Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
There's no baking involved in this chewy chocolate chip granola bar recipe.
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Trader Joe's Cowboy Bark
Recreate Trader Joe's addictive cowboy bark at home; it's easy!
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Graham Crackers
Imagine how delicious s'mores made with from-scratch graham crackers would be!
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Ritz Bits Cheese
Not only is this recipe a more sophisticated take on Ritz Bits Cheese — it's made with asiago cheese, after all — but it's also gluten free.
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Otter Pops
The sky — or rather, your market — is the limit when it comes to crafting creative homemade Otter Pops flavors.
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Toaster Strudel
If you've ever wished that Toaster Strudel came in a wider range of flavors — how good does fig or blackberry Toaster Strudel sound? — you're in luck. Your dream can become reality with this copycat recipe; just fill them with your favorite jam or preserves.
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Crescent Rolls
Can you imagine how fabulous from-scratch crescent rolls smell as they bake?
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Samoas
No need to lament the short Girl Scout Cookies season, since homemade Samoas can be yours year-round.
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Everything Bagel Cheez-Its
Did you know that you can make crackers from scratch? A great place to start is with everything bagel Cheez-Its!
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Cow Tales
DIY Cow Tales — cream-filled caramel ropes — are even tastier than the treat they draw inspiration from.
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Pop-Tarts
Have fun decorating DIY Pop-Tarts with icing and sprinkles.
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Chocolate HobNobs
If you're not British, you might not be familiar with HobNobs, a crumbly oaten biscuit (Brit-speak for cookie), that's perfect for dipping in tea. Try out this treat without a trip abroad by baking them yourself.
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Kit Kat
Dip your toes in the candy-making waters with this simple DIY Kit Kat recipe.
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Milano Cookies
Be warned: it's nearly impossible to stop at just one of these chocolate-filled sandwich cookies.
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Cookie Crisp Cereal
No shocker here: homemade Cookie Crisp cereal is much tastier than the boxed stuff.
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Dunkaroos
If you're still mourning the discontinuation of the '90s snack staple, then homemade Dunkaroos are a must make.
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Chex Mix
Homemade Chex Mix is even better than the bagged stuff as it packs in more of the best parts (pretzels and bagel chips).
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Nutella
Didn't think that Nutella could be improved upon? This made-from-scratch version is less sweet and even more addictive.
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Almond Joy
Whether you prefer Mounds or Almond Joy, this recipe has you covered. Follow it in its entirety for Almond Joy; omit the almonds for Mounds.
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Tater Tots
These fluffy tots are worlds tastier than the ones that come straight from the freezer aisle.
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Mallo Cups
DIY Mallo Cups are like a chocolate-covered candy cloud.
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Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Granola Bars
Crisp and nutty, these granola bars are like Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey, only better.
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Cadbury Creme Eggs
Homemade Cadbury Creme Eggs can be made year-round to sate your fix even after Easter passes.
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American Cheese
You'll feel like a wizard making American cheese from scratch.
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Hoodsie Cups
If you grew up on the East Coast, these from-scratch Hoodsie Cups are sure to inspire pangs of nostalgia.
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Salted Rice Krispies Treats
OK, so it's a bit of a stretch to call salted Rice Krispies treats a homemade take on a supermarket sweet, since the store-bought version came years after the recipe was popularized, but they're so tasty that we had to include them.
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Drumsticks
The best part about DIY Drumsticks: you can go classic by topping them with roasted peanuts or get creative with other toppings.
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Pocky
If Pocky isn't widely available where you live (it is a Japanese sweet after all), this recipe will be particularly exciting.
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Twinkies
Creeped out by Twinkies' ridiculously long shelf life? Make them from scratch instead.
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Werther's Soft Caramels
Love the texture of soft, chewy caramels? Making them at home is easier than you think, provided you have a candy thermometer.
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Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
The best part about homemade Reese's Peanut Butter Cups? You can use a high-quality chocolate for the coating.
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Honey Nut Cheerios Bars
All the ingredients in these Honey Nut Cheerios bars are ones that you can actually pronounce. (A major plus, in our opinion.)
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Cookie Butter
This cookie butter recipe is so addictive it should be outlawed.
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Tim Tams
An Australian snacking staple, Tim Tams are kind of like chocolate-dipped chocolate Oreos, except even better.
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Candy Dots
For a fun kitchen experiment, make candy dots from scratch.
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Double-Stuffed Pumpkin Pie Oreos
If you wished that Pumpkin Spice Oreos were made with the chocolate wafers, now's your chance to right that wrong.
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Fruit Leather
Make the most of farmers-market-fresh produce by whipping up a batch of fruit leather.
Thin Mints
Homemade Thin Mints are just as crave-worthy as the packaged version.
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Hostess Cupcakes
Don't be intimidated by the frosting swirl; these DIY Hostess Cupcakes only look complicated to make.
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