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Our members have cracked the recipe code to some of America's most beloved sweets, including Krispy Kremes, Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies and Twinkies.

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Mrs. Fields' Chocolate Chip Cookies

"These are absolutely the best chocolate chip cookies I have ever made, and that's saying something! I've already started thinking up all kinds of wonderful variations."

-JenSmith

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Cheesecake Factory Key Lime Cheesecake

"I made this cheesecake last night. If you like key lime pie, you will absolutely love this!”

-Nano8917

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Skor Bars

"These taste just like Skor bars! They're great — and very addictive."

-Terrylynn

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White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies

“Excellent cookies! I made these today using macadamia nuts that we brought back from Hawaii. They’re wonderful! I’ll definitely save this recipe and make them again.”

-Betty G.

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Ferrero Rochers

"Who doesn't love these rich, chocolate-hazelnut balls? Crunchy wafers and buttery ground nuts are bound together with Nutella and wrapped around a whole hazelnut for a decadent treat you can make any day."

-WhiskingWings

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Olive Garden Black Tie Mousse Cake

“The steps are easy! I had no problem figuring everything out. Everyone raved about it. It’s an amazing chocolate cake.”

-Luvz2cookinWA

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Girl Scout Samoa Cookies

"These cookies are fantastic. My fiancee and I think that they're actually better than the originals."

-WillsMommy

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PayDay Bars

"Yum! These bars are absolutely delicious, quick and so easy to make! Loved the salty and sweet combination!"

-Bayhill

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Hostess Cupcakes

This amazing recipe is a homemade take on America's favorite chocolate cupcake. You won't be able to taste the difference!

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Betty Crocker Boxed Brownies

"These brownies were really good. I love that I can mix the dry ingredients and store them for later."

-co*kiethebaby

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Costco Muffins

"What a great recipe! I did the chocolate muffins and the lemon blueberry muffins and everyone in my house loved them."

-shawnajean

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Dairy Queen Blizzards

"This is a really fun recipe. Everyone got to pick their own candy to put in the shake and they all tasted so good."

-Flowers and Pearls

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See's Fudge

"I don't usually like fudge because of it's crumbly consistency, but this was wonderful and creamy."

-shelliej

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Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake

“My kids and husband devoured this in one day! It was that good. I didn’t use a Bain Marie and it still turned out perfect.”

-Maryann

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Copycat Dunkin' Donuts Chocolate Glazed Donuts

“These are chocolate doughnuts in a thin shell of vanilla glaze. If you’ve never had a cake doughnut before, you’re in for a treat! They’re light, rich and certainly difficult to stop eating.”

-EmKenBken

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Homemade Fig Newtons

“I loved fig Newtons as a kid, so I was excited to try these! The taste is amazing, even better than the original.”

-frostingnfettuccine

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Cheesecake Factory Oreo Cheesecake

“I’ve made this recipe several times and it’s always a hit! I just finished making one for my boyfriend’s birthday. This is our favorite cheesecake! If you haven’t made this yet, please give it a try!”

-madisonoverby

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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

“These were incredible. I can’t believe I can make this at home! They taste exactly like the brand. It’s my favorite recipe of all time!”

-Maryann

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Cranberry Bliss Bars

“I’m so happy I made this recipe. I’ve always loved the combination of tart cranberries with white chocolate.”

-Ivansocal

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Copycat Dunkin' Donuts Glazed Bowties

“These lovely pastries will make you look like a pro! Wow your friends with your kitchen skills. You are a doughnut boss!”

-EmKenBken

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Copycat Cinnabon Chocolate Chip Cookie Cinnamon Bun

“Chocolate chip cookie plus Cinnabon? I’ll take 16. So will everybody.”

-EmKenBken

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Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls

"They just came out of the oven and look so pretty! They smell just like walking by Cinnabon at the mall.”

-Monica H.

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Copycat Starbucks Classic Coffee Cake

“Mine turned out absolutely amazing! It looks and tastes great.”

-Emilie M.

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Copycat Shake Shack Vanilla Frozen Custard

“A wonderfully dense frozen vanilla custard. Perfect for any occasion!”

-EmKenBken

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Copycat Dunkin' Donuts Boston Creme Donuts

A perfect balance of chocolate with the cream on the inside. Surprise your guests and watch them light up when they realize there is a filling!

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Banana Cream Cheesecake

“This is my first time making cheesecake! It came out perfect and everyone loved it. I’ve had the Cheesecake Factory version and this is every bit as good.”

-Tony F.

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Cheesecake Factory Carrot Cake Cheesecake

"This was much easier to make than I first thought it would be, and it turned out fantastic!”

-Steven M.

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Girl Scout Chocolate Mint Cookies

“Such an easy way to make them! Involve your kids to help you with cooking. We all enjoyed these cookies!”

-alenafoodphoto

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Tagalongs

“Great and delicious cookies. I thought they were like the Girl Scout cookies. They were very, very good. It made for 1-2-3-4 hit wonders.”

-weekend cooker

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Lemon Cooler Cookies

“These were a big hit this weekend, and have already been requested for Memorial Day!”

-OneNonBlonde

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Iced Oatmeal Cookies

“Yep, these are it. No tweaking necessary. My children devoured them and they ‘don’t like’ oatmeal cookies. Go bake a batch or two!”

-lilianae8199

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Homemade Thin Mint Cookies

“An excellent cookie! I chilled them for a couple of days in a roll, then thinly sliced them to bake. I topped it with the chocolate. They’re so good!”

-adopt a greyhound

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Cracker Barrel Fried Apples

“I love this recipe! It’s easy to make with great results. It gave me a way to use up my apples.”

-robert.devito39

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Cheesecake Factory Pumpkin Cheesecake

"I used this recipe three times last fall and it's wonderful!"

-Tami M.

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Applebee's Maple Butter Blondie Dessert

“I absolutely love this! It’s very moist and fudgy. The sauce is amazing and I used the full amount of maple flavoring because I love maple.”

-DeliciousAsItLooks

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New York-Style Cheesecake

“This is the only cheesecake that I’ve made that hasn’t cracked on top! I will definitely make this again. My husband loved it!”

-Capozzi

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Starbucks Marble Pound Cake

"Really good! It didn't last long at all. I will definitely make this again."

-guatemala65

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

“Simple, delicious, moist, creamy and a great aroma. A go-to fall baking treat.”

-Elizabeth B.

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Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Scones

A fall treat that can be served for breakfast, a snack or a dessert! Try it out and find out how delicious your kitchen will smell.

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Copycat Starbucks Iced Lemon Loaf Cake

“Lemony desserts are my favorite and this loaf cake didn’t disappoint! It had a really lovely, subtle flavor and was soft and moist.”

-Izy Hossack

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P.F. Changs Great Wall of Chocolate Cake

“An awesome cake! It has a rich chocolate taste — almost a brownie-like texture instead of the usual bland chocolate cake. The ganache frosting is yummy!”

-Tuesday54

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Olive Garden Tiramisu

“I’ve made this before and this recipe is absolutely incredible. I would recommend using mascarpone cheese if you can find it for taste and texture.”

-Shawna Landers

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McDonald's Chocolate, Strawberry or Vanilla Shake

“I absolutely loved this recipe! I used it for a presentation and my family loved it.”

-Odyssey B.

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Copycat Chick-Fil-A Frosted Lemonade

“If you’ve never tried this smooth and creamy lemonade drink, it should be first one your list. A milkshake from lemon drop heaven!”

-EmKenBken

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Taco Bell-Style Cinnamon Twists

"Taco bell uses dried rotini pasta for the cinnamon twists. Throw the dry pasta in and it plumps up in the hot oil!"

-Kyla R.

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Nabisco's Old Fashioned Gingersnaps

"The perfect gingersnap! This recipe was very easy to make and its blend of spices is wonderful. All I could say about the finished product was ‘mmm!’”

-Denyse 1966

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Oh Henry! Bars

"This candy was so insanely good that I immediately gave most of it away so I wouldn't eat the whole pan!"

-Koshka

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Drumsticks

"These were excellent. They tasted exactly like the Drumstick cones."

-Marie Nixon

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Peanut Butter Cups

"Wow, these are fantastic. I love the simple ingredients and how quick this comes together. With semi-sweet chocolate on top, these are very rich and delicious."

-MamaMeag

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Girl Scout Thin Mints

"Absolutely delicious! We eat these right out of the freezer.”

-Sky Hostess

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Cadbury Creme Eggs

"Awesome! I use a plastic egg mold to make them easier to form. Simple, fun and delicious!"

-Foodygirl1979

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Gummy Worms

"I love gummy worms! These make a nice snack when you want something sweet. They taste like the real thing — only better!"

-Miss Annie in Indy

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Hostess Twinkies

The only thing better than Twinkies? Twinkies from scratch! Your friends and family will beg for more of these cakes.

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Blueberry Oat Squares

“My husband devoured these! I used frozen blueberries and they turned out moist and delicious. I’ll definitely make these again!”

-Bonniejs

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Starbucks Lemon-Tipped Biscotti

"Absolutely wonderful! The dough was easy to work with and the biscotti turned out perfect.”

-AaliyahsAaronsMum

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“This recipe was great, easy to make and tasted terrific.”

-cainsheri

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Olive Garden Lemon Cream Cake

“I don’t know how it compares in taste to the cake at Olive Garden, but this one is definitely a keeper. It’s comparable to something one might find in a good Italian bakery. It has a nice lemony flavor with no overkill.”

-Robert K.

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Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

“These are delicious cookies for the peanut butter lover! They make for a very special treat — a much-loved favorite of my kids.”

-Sweet Diva MJ

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Girl Scout Cookie

“These were identical! So light and soft. Perfect with a steaming hot cup of coffee or tea. I’ll definitely make these cookies again!”

-Northwestgal

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Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread

“This recipe is incredible! It’s easy to make, comes together quickly and tastes so good. The texture is crumbly and melt-in-your-mouth.”

-Lalaloula

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Cracker Barrel Peach Cobbler With Almond-Crumble Topping

“These are made with Cracker Barrel pancake mix and it’s so light and decadent! My family thought I picked this up from restaurant take-out. I could hardly convince them I concocted the recipe myself!”

-Mommy2FourSuperKidz

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Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake

“Chocolate and raspberries, a match made in heaven! This is a plain cheesecake filled with chocolate-raspberry ‘truffles’ and gilded with a chocolate ganache on top.”

-Lise in Indiana

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Chili's Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes

"Excellent! I made these for a dinner party and they turned out wonderfully. I topped them with raspberries and whipped cream. I can't wait to make them again!”

-ysurf2

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FAQs

What is cowboy candy made of? ›

Cowboy candy is another name for candied jalapeños. Because jalapeños are a spicy pepper bursting with flavor, they're perfect to be pickled and sweetened up. By boiling them with sugar and vinegar, you create a beautiful balance between sweet, spicy, and acidic.

Can you use frozen jalapeños for cowboy candy? ›

No one is quite sure how the catchy name came to be, but it's stuck around, just like everyone's love of 'em. Can I use frozen jalapeños for cowboy candy? Save your frozen jalapeños for another recipe—fresh is best here! If you use frozen peppers, they'll turn out far too mushy.

How do you use cowboy candy? ›

Literally anything. Top a burger, a bagel and cream cheese or a pizza. Chop and add to any salad, especially ones where you might otherwise use pickle relish — egg, chicken or potato salad, for example — or dips and sandwich spreads. They elevate nachos to a religious experience.

What is hard rock candy made of? ›

Heat sugar, corn syrup, and water in a large, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture is boiling, about 5 minutes. Stop stirring and boil until a candy thermometer reads 300 to 310 degrees F (149 to 154 degrees C), about 25 minutes.

What is most hard candy made of? ›

Most hard candy is nearly 100% sugar by weight, with a tiny amount of other ingredients for color or flavor, and negligible water content in the final product. Recipes for hard candy may use syrups of sucrose, glucose, fructose or other sugars. Sugar-free versions have also been created.

What is good to eat with cowboy candy? ›

This sweet n spicy. spread pairs well with Brie, bread, butter, burgers, Mexican food, and more.

What do candied jalapenos taste like? ›

A little bit sweet, a whole lot of spicy, and enough flavor to make any dish complete, candied jalapenos are beyond worthy of adding to your next meal.

Do jalapeños get spicier when frozen? ›

Frozen jalapeños will last for up to 6 months. Use them within 3 months for best results. They will lose some of their texture but will still be pretty much just as spicy as fresh jalapeños.

What is Cowboy Candy slang? ›

Cowboy candy is candied jalapenos. Yep, that's it. Cowboy candy is just a cute little name for candied jalapenos.

Is Cowboy Candy hot to eat? ›

Now there's another flavorful cowboy dish to add to your vocabulary: cowboy candy, a jarred condiment that brings the heat and the sweet. Essentially candied jalapeños, cowboy candy offers the tantalizing blend of sugar and spice that naturally compliments savory dishes, falling into the same class as pepper jelly.

Who invented Cowboy Candy? ›

Legend has it that Cowboy Candy originated in 1922 on the St. Augustine, Texas-based WHH Ranch by a 7-year-old named Mindie Heironimus, who pickled homegrown jalapeños with sugar and spices. The family called them Cowboy Candy for unknown reasons, maybe because the cowboys couldn't get enough of this sweet-hot treat.

What is the origin of Cowboy Candy? ›

Legend has it that Cowboy Candy originated in 1922 on the St. Augustine, Texas-based WHH Ranch by a 7-year-old named Mindie Heironimus, who pickled homegrown jalapeños with sugar and spices. The family called them Cowboy Candy for unknown reasons, maybe because the cowboys couldn't get enough of this sweet-hot treat.

What do you eat Cowboy Candy with? ›

HOW TO EAT COWBOY CANDY. Cowboy candy is a versatile treat! Some popular ways to serve cowboy candy is on crackers smeared with cream cheese. Some other great ideas include serving over baked brie, on salads, on a burger or hot dog, or even right out of the jar!

What kind of candy do cowboys eat? ›

Cowboy candy is candied jalapenos. Yep, that's it. Cowboy candy is just a cute little name for candied jalapenos. You can wear a cowboy hat while you make them and eat them if you want to feel more like a cowboy.

Who came up with Cowboy Candy? ›

According to the brand, the current owners' grandmother, Mindie Heironimus, invented the treat as a way to use surplus jalapeños. In 1922, she pickled the jalapeños the same way she did with cucumbers, and the family took to calling the sweet and spicy result Cowboy Candy®.

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