Yahoo Lifestyle 17 Copycat Snacks You Can Make at Home
Don't bother paying premium prices at the grocery store—these iconic snack foods taste better homemade.
Allrecipes Magazine
Grocery store snacks are some of the most iconic experiences in the food world—all things crunchy, salty, crispy, and sweet — and rarely duplicated. Staples like Bagel Bites, Cheez-Its, Chex Mix, and Hostess snack cakes carry us through idyllic beach days and sustain us through more turbulent ones back at home. Luckily for you, the Allrecipes community has figured out the secrets behind many favorite store-bought snacks and shared them in these copycat snack recipes. Flip through for the kitchen-friendly versions of iconic grocery store snacks, and make a few for yourself.
Clone of a Cracker Jack
Loaded with peanuts and homemade caramel, this dressed-up popcorn is easy to prepare at home and great as both a snack and a gift. These taste even better than the store-bought version and make extra delicious popcorn balls.
Related: 25 Flavored Popcorn Recipes
Pop-Tarts
Making your own toaster pastry is certainly more difficult than picking up a box at the store, but the final product is worth the time and effort, especially when you're eager to impress with familiar treats. This recipe includes a sugar-cinnamon filling, but it also works great with your favorite spreads, jams, and nut butters. Don't forget the sprinkles for a colorful touch.
Easy Mini Bagel Pizzas
Millennials, rejoice! Making these mini bagel pizzas is almost as easy as heating up a tray of Bagel Bites. This quick, kid-friendly snack reaches a whole new level when it's baked in the oven, especially when it's set on top of a pizza stone.
Homemade Tater Tots
There's no need to buy that bag of frozen Tater Tots when you can make your own. Better yet, make a big batch ahead of time, and freeze these to warm up whenever a tot craving strikes.
Mary's Gone Crackers Copycat
These seasoned crackers are fancy and flavorful, and they're considerably more affordable than buying a box at the store. They're delicious on their own, paired with cheese, or set out on an elegant snack board.
Cheesy Italian Meatball Pockets
These copycat Hot Pockets deliver a big cheesy and meaty flavor without requiring a deep dive into the freezer. If you really want to dress them up, fill them with homemade meatballs and pasta sauce instead of store-bought.
Thin Mint Crackers
Instead of patiently waiting a year for Thin Mints, make a massive batch of these chocolate-covered crackers in minutes. If you'd rather not use crackers, substitute in vanilla or chocolate wafer cookies.
Related: 32 Mint Chocolate Recipes You'll Want to Make Again and Again
Baked Tortilla Chips
Homemade tortilla chips are easy to make at home and so delicious you'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner. This recipe works with any kind of tortilla, so don't be afraid to get experimental.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
These four-ingredient peanut butter cups come together easily — the hardest part is waiting for them to cool. Microwaving your peanut butter in a glass bowl will make it easier to spread and streamline assembly.
Crispy Cereal Mix
Forget the bagged stuff because this cereal mix is an improvement on a certain brand's recipe. It freezes well, so you can make a huge batch in advance and heat it up before your next party.
Brownie Bites with Sea Salt
These brownie bites taste just like the ones you see at warehouse stores, with a texture that's the perfect balance between dense and cake-like. The sea salt flakes sprinkled on top add a touch of elegance to the rich, bite-sized treat.
Oatmeal Crackers
These easy crackers are made out of oatmeal and wheat flour and taste like a thicker version of Wheat Thins. Be sure to add extra spices or seasoning if you like bold flavors; this simple recipe makes a nice base for more adventurous crackers.
Kettle Corn
Give family movie night a delicious twist with this homemade stovetop kettle corn. It's cheap, quick, and easy, and tastes way better than the microwavable or pre-popped bags.
Samoa Cookie Bars
All of the flavor of the beloved Girl Scout classic, delivered in easy-to-prepare bar form. P.S. these cookie bars freeze beautifully.
Homemade Hostess Cupcakes
These rich, cream-filled cupcakes deliver everything you love about the nostalgic Hostess treat, but with a far more satisfying chocolate flavor.
Homemade Tagalongs
When the craving strikes outside of the Girl Scout Cookie season window, you need not fret. These DIY Tagalongs are fun to make as well as the ultimate answer to a peanut butter-chocolate hankering.
Chocolate Cream Snack Cakes
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Erin Jeanne McDowell's copycat chocolate cream snack cakes are "a classic for a reason."
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