Surprise your family by making these copycat dessert recipes of sweets made famous by The Cheesecake Factory, Bakers Square and more.
Our Best Copycat Dessert Recipes
Updated on Feb. 13, 2024
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The Cheesecake Factory Ultimate Red Velvet Cake Cheesecake Copycat
I love both red velvet cake and cheesecake. So why not combine them into one stunning red velvet cheesecake recipe? It’s best when served chilled, right out of the fridge. —Melissa Gaines, Knoxville, Tennessee
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Copycat Lofthouse Cookies
Lofthouse cookies have been around since 1994 and we're still obsessed. Use this recipe for copycat Lofthouse cookies to make soft, cakey bites of heaven at home!
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Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies Copycat
These easy cookies use only five ingredients and taste very similar to a store-bought cookie. Of course, everything’s better from your own kitchen! —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
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Fannie May Candies Copycat
Salty and sweet, these candies are the perfect little snack. Form a kitchen assembly line with your kids, and the making becomes just as fun as the eating. —Julie Wemhoff, Angola, Indiana
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Olive Garden Tiramisu Copycat
This variation of the popular Italian dessert is so easy to assemble. It’s convenient, too, since you can make it the day before your dinner party or potluck. —Linda Finn, Louisville, Mississippi
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Krispy Kreme Doughnut Copycat
If you don’t have Krispy Kreme in your state, this copycat doughnut recipe is the next best thing. The frying oil we use makes all the difference.
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Disneyland Dole Whip Copycat
There’s nothing like a refreshing Dole Whip on a hot day in Disney. Re-create that feeling at home with this copycat Dole Whip recipe.
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Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chip Cookies Copycat
Chocolate lovers will go crazy over these cookies that feature loads of chocolate! When friends ask me to make “those cookies,” I know exactly what recipe they mean. —Rebecca Jendry, Spring Branch, Texas
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Nothing Bundt Cake Copycat
When making this recipe, be sure to pipe the frosting in thick stripes down the sides of the cake to get the signature Nothing Bundt Cake look.
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Rice Krispies Treats Copycat
A friend shared with me this fresh take on traditional crispy treats. My husband loves them, and I feel so efficient with their quick prep time. —Anne Powers, Munford, Alabama
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Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls Copycat
The smell of Cinnabon cinnamon rolls is one of the best parts of going to the mall. Make this copycat recipe and your home will smell just as good!
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McDonald's Baked Apple Pie Copycat
When I was in high school, my best friend’s mother baked this mini apple pie recipe every year. I was thrilled when she shared it with me—I finally felt like an adult! —Katie Ferrier, Houston, Texas
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Butterbeer Copycat
Any Harry Potter fan will love this copycat butterbeer recipe—whether it’s hot, cold or frozen.
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Copycat Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies
Our copycat Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies taste just like everyone's favorite '90s snack cake.
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The Cheesecake Factory Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake Copycat
I created this recipe to combine two of my all-time favorites: cheesecake for the grown-up in me and chocolate chip cookie dough for the little girl in me. Sour cream offsets the sweetness and adds a nice tang. Everyone who tries this scrumptious cookie dough cheesecake loves it. —Julie Craig, Kewaskum, Wisconsin
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Twix Candy Bar Copycat
These homemade candy bars combine a smooth, silky caramel over a delicate vanilla cookie. When you set a plate of these treats out, we’re sure they won’t last long.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Cracker Barrel Baked Apple Dumplin' Copycat
I received this recipe for baked apple dumplings with Mountain Dew from a friend of mine, then tweaked it to suit my family’s tastes. The soda is definitely the secret ingredient in this rich apple dessert. —Chris Shields, Monrovia, Indiana
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The Cheesecake Factory Reese's Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Cheesecake Copycat
I said I’d take dessert to a holiday party so I tried this recipe. I’m sure you’ll agree it tastes as luscious as it looks! —Dawn Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
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Copycat Chick-fil-A Brownies
It's official: Chick-fil-A is the best at everything—including dessert. We present this copycat Chick-fil-A brownies recipe as evidence.
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Applebee's Maple Butter Blondie Copycat
Ever since I tried the maple blondie at Applebee’s, I’ve been determined to figure out the recipe. I tried several variations until I came up with this one, and it’s become one of our family favorites. —Pat Parker, Chester, South Carolina
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Wendy's Frosty Copycat
We know that Wendy’s Frosty is not like any other kind of fast food milkshake. We created a copycat recipe that nails the unique flavor and texture.
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Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars Copycat
Friends sometimes ask me to make these for wedding receptions. For a fancier presentation, I cut the bars into triangle shapes and drizzle white chocolate over each one individually. —Erika Busz, Kent, Washington
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Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Copycat
I like using pretty mini muffin liners and topping these homemade peanut butter cups with colored sprinkles to coordinate with the holiday we’re celebrating. People can’t believe how simple it is to make this irresistible candy with gooey peanut butter centers. This is how to make homemade peanut butter cups. —LaVonne Hegland, St. Michael, Minnesota
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Copycat Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake
One bite from this copycat Cheesecake Factory cheesecake recipe will make you feel as if you took a slice straight from the pastry case.
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Chocolate Ice Cream
Chocolate ice cream is one of the easiest ice creams to make. Dust off your ice cream maker for this creamy, decadent dessert.
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Copycat Domino’s Cookie Brownies
This copycat recipe for Domino's cookie brownies delivers the fudgy, the gooey, the chocolaty and the chewy.
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Caramel Candy
Caramel candies are homemade treats that can be stored long-term to give as gifts or whenever you have a sweet craving. Wrap individually in wax paper for a traditional presentation or simply store between layers of wax paper.
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Custard Ice Cream
We'll show you how to make vanilla custard ice cream that is so good, you'll fall in love after the first scoop!
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Wisconsin State Fair Cream Puffs Copycat
The Wisconsin Bakers Association has served this cream puff recipe at our state fair since 1924. —Ruth Jungbluth, Dodgeville, Wisconsin
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Easy Lemon Pie
This lemon pie recipe is perfectly tart and tangy, and it's perfectly simple to make with just one bowl and a refrigerated pie crust.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake
Move over, pumpkin pie: This pumpkin cheesecake recipe might just be our new favorite fall dessert.
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Cracker Barrel Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake Copycat
We live in Coca-Cola country, where everyone loves a chocolaty, moist sheet cake made with the iconic soft drink. Our rich version does the tradition proud. —Heidi Jobe, Carrollton, Georgia
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Pepperidge Farm Pirouettes Copycat
Looking for a little something special to share with friends or family? Try these crunchy treats. They’re wonderful with coffee or a glass of milk. —Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin
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Hostess CupCakes Copycat
These moist chocolate cupcakes have a fun filling and shiny chocolate frosting that make them different from any other. They always disappear in a flash! —Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas
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Turtle Cheesecake
With rich layers of chocolate and caramel cheesecake, crunchy pecans and a silky chocolate ganache topping, this turtle cheesecake is a showstopping dessert that's a labor of love. But they'll love you for it!
