Home Hacks: Classic Snacks and Sweets

Hungry? Grab a homemade Snickers.

Can you believe that Cinnamon Toast Crunch can be hacked at home?

How cute are these DIY Goldfish crackers?!

Whoa, who knew you could DIY gummy bears?

There's no baking involved in this chewy chocolate chip granola bar recipe.

Mallomars are in season year-round when you're armed with this recipe.

Recreate Trader Joe's addictive cowboy bark at home; it's easy!

Imagine how delicious s'mores made with from-scratch graham crackers would be!

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.

The sky — or rather, your market — is the limit when it comes to crafting creative homemade Otter Pops flavors.

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.

Can you imagine how fabulous from-scratch crescent rolls smell as they bake?

No need to live in the South to get your MoonPies fix, thanks to this recipe.

No need to lament the short Girl Scout Cookies season, since homemade Samoas can be yours year-round.

Did you know that you can make crackers from scratch? A great place to start is with everything bagel Cheez-Its!

DIY Cow Tales — cream-filled caramel ropes — are even tastier than the treat they draw inspiration from.

Have fun decorating DIY Pop-Tarts with icing and sprinkles.

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.

Get your Nutter Butters fix without the hydrogenated oils.

Dip your toes in the candy-making waters with this simple DIY Kit Kat recipe.

No need to chase down an ice cream truck for one of these DIY Choco Tacos.

Be warned: it's nearly impossible to stop at just one of these chocolate-filled sandwich cookies.

Homemade Hostess Chocolate Zingers are devilishly good.

No shocker here: homemade Cookie Crisp cereal is much tastier than the boxed stuff.

If you're still mourning the discontinuation of the '90s snack staple, then homemade Dunkaroos are a must make.

Homemade Chex Mix is even better than the bagged stuff as it packs in more of the best parts (pretzels and bagel chips).

Didn't think that Nutella could be improved upon? This made-from-scratch version is less sweet and even more addictive.

How adorable are these homemade Peeps?

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.

These fluffy tots are worlds tastier than the ones that come straight from the freezer aisle.

DIY Mallo Cups are like a chocolate-covered candy cloud.

Crisp and nutty, these granola bars are like Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey, only better.

Homemade Cadbury Creme Eggs can be made year-round to sate your fix even after Easter passes.

You'll feel like a wizard making American cheese from scratch.

No cooking or baking is required to make this take on Tootsie Rolls.

If you grew up on the East Coast, these from-scratch Hoodsie Cups are sure to inspire pangs of nostalgia.

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.

The best part about DIY Drumsticks: you can go classic by topping them with roasted peanuts or get creative with other toppings.

If Pocky isn't widely available where you live (it is a Japanese sweet after all), this recipe will be particularly exciting.

Creeped out by Twinkies' ridiculously long shelf life? Make them from scratch instead.

Love the texture of soft, chewy caramels? Making them at home is easier than you think, provided you have a candy thermometer.

The best part about homemade Reese's Peanut Butter Cups? You can use a high-quality chocolate for the coating.

All the ingredients in these Honey Nut Cheerios bars are ones that you can actually pronounce. (A major plus, in our opinion.)

This cookie butter recipe is so addictive it should be outlawed.

An Australian snacking staple, Tim Tams are kind of like chocolate-dipped chocolate Oreos, except even better.

For a fun kitchen experiment, make candy dots from scratch.

If you wished that Pumpkin Spice Oreos were made with the chocolate wafers, now's your chance to right that wrong.

Make the most of farmers-market-fresh produce by whipping up a batch of fruit leather.

Homemade Thin Mints are just as crave-worthy as the packaged version.

Don't be intimidated by the frosting swirl; these DIY Hostess Cupcakes only look complicated to make.