Looking for your next best treat? I’ve got some of the best top secret copycat recipes out there… because we all know that homemade food is the best route, even when it comes to snacking!
Welcome back to my blog, foodie friends! I’m Merry and I’m all about sharing easy-to-make recipes for your family.
Anyone who knows me knows that I love to snack… and so does the rest of my family. However, store-bought, packaged or restaurant purchased snacks get quite pricey fast. Plus, I hate the fact that I don’t know exactly what ingredients go into what I’m eating. This is why I put together some of the best top secret “copycat” recipes out there!
What is your favorite snack food that you wish you could make at home? Tell us in the comments and we’ll create it or find it for you!

What Are Copycat Recipes?
Copycat recipes are recipes developed by talented recipe developers (mainly food bloggers), that are “copycats” of favorite store-bought/restaurant recipes. The best part about them? They’re homemade and you’ll know exactly what ingredients they contain (and in my humble opinion, they tend to taste better!).
Saving Money on Snacks!
These top secret copycat recipes aren’t so secret because I have scoured the web and found some of the best ones out there! Making snacks at home with copycat recipes is not only cost effective but also allows you to create unique snacks that everyone will love. Plus copycat recipes are designed to replicate the flavor of restaurant-style snacks so you won’t miss out by making them at home.
20+ Top Secret Copycat Recipes - Snacks
Looking for your next best treat? I’ve got some of the best top secret copycat recipes out there… because we all know that homemade food is the best route, even when it comes to snacking!
Did someone say a delicious cookie recipe has arrived? Ladies and gents, make way for a batch of these scrumptious Copycat Crumbl Sugar Cookies!
Lemon loaf is the perfect spring time dessert. This one bowl recipe is perfect for afternoon tea or as a quick weeknight dessert.
Green with envy? No! Green with deliciousness! This Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake is particularly fun to serve on St. Patrick’s Day, but can also be enjoyed year-round!
Churros remind me of the amusement park! These Nutella Churros are made by yours truly and will take you back to those summers you spent at your favorite park!
Homemade Gluten-Free + Vegan Goldfish (Allergy-Free, Grain-Free)
Nothing says childhood more than Goldfish crackers! Now you can make your own Homemade Gluten-Free & Vegan Goldfish that are top 8 allergy-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and secretly protein-packed! A healthy snack recipe mom's and kids will love!
If you’re from the south, then these Cheese Straws will be oh-so-familiar for you! Plus, they’re simple to whip-up and boast TONS of cheesy flavor!
This recipe for copycat Peanut Butter eggs makes you think of Reese’s peanut butter egg. They are easy to make and you can serve this treat year round, just not for Easter.
This Homemade Coconut Cream Mock Larabars Recipe can be made in just a few minutes. Tastes just like the real ones too!
These amazing copycat fudge rounds will give little Debbie a run for her money. You won’t even believe they’re gluten and dairy free!
Craving an apple pie from McDonald’s? Look no further than these Air Fryer Copycat McDonald’s Apple Pie! You will love the apple pie filling with the crispy crust that is then dusted with cinnamon sugar. Ready in less than 10 minutes this will be your go-to treat every day.
Craving Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies? Here is a recipe to make them yourself any time of the year. It uses simple ingredients, and they're perfect also for gifts, cookie exchanges and parties!
For all you fans of Panera Mac and Cheese, I’m about to blow your mind. This is the actual Panera Mac and Cheese recipe that the company had posted on their website some time ago. Thank goodness my neighbor saved it for all of us to enjoy!
You can make bounty bars that are not only delicious but vegan and low-carb!
Fudgy, chewy, and full of chocolate goodness, this Cosmic Brownie copycat recipe is absolutely delicious. Plus, it has a creamy chocolate ganache frosting and tons of rainbow crunch sprinkles… making the dessert oh-so flavorful.
These delicious copycat Oreos are vegan and taste even better than the store-bought version. You can customize the flavor of the filling with different extracts and get creative for any holiday or event!
This Starbucks cheese danish is made with a flakey and buttery puff pastry dough. It’s topped with an easy cream cheese filling (that’s homemade!), and topped with powdered sugar.
Having a hard time finding “Chunky Monkey” at the store? This homemade copycat “Chunky Monkey” ice cream lets you make your favorite Ben and Jerry's ice cream at home! It consists of creamy banana ice cream, walnut pieces and plenty of chocolate chunks!
This 20-minute Instant Pot egg bites recipe tastes like the Starbucks ones, with just four ingredients: eggs, bacon, cheese, and milk or cream.
If you’re looking for easy weeknight dinners that are both kid-friendly and parent-approved, these better-for-you, crispy air fryer chicken nuggets are perfect! Served with a delicious homemade copycat Chick-fil-a sauce, these gluten-free chicken nuggets will get gobbled up in no time!
This copycat orange julius recipe is the perfect way to avoid the mall, while still enjoying the nostalgia of hanging out at the mall.
The perfect sweet snack, these Starbucks copycat birthday cake pops are great for lunchboxes and munching on the go!
Bring some magic home with these Disney Copycat Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwiches, just like the ones at Pooh’s Corner Bakery!
Love Starbucks? So do I! Here’s a quick and easy copycat recipe of Starbucks’ delicious flaky spinach croissants!
