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23 Copycat Sweet Treats From The Cheesecake Factory, Crumbl, Little Debbie & More

Bring the dessert menu home to you.

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cake and cheesecake layers topped with lemon mousse, cheesecake, and raspberry syrup
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

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“Would you like to see the dessert menu?” Um, absolutely we WOULD! There are restaurants we go to just for their desserts, but can we be honest? When you’re sharing amongst friends or family, those small, expensive slivers of cheesecake or a single cookie just aren’t cutting it. We developed these 23 copycat desserts so you can have as much as you want of your favorites, without any guilt over the last bite.

We’ve included a wide variety of desserts here, everything from dupes of our top store-bought cookies like Milanos or Tate’s Oatmeal Raisin, to show-stopping cakes like Dairy Queen’s Ice Cream Cake or The Cheesecake Factory’s Lemon Raspberry Cream Cheesecake. There’s anytime sweets like McDonald’s Apple Pie or Little Debbie’s Cosmic Brownies, and we’ve even got a few frozen options, like copycat Klondike Bars or Disney’s Dole Whip. Treating yourself just got easier.

Want even more copycats? Look out for our Copycats Quarterly, on newsstands and wherever magazines are sold on May 27, 2025.

1

Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies

Tagalongs, Cosmic Brownies, & More Dessert Dupes To Treat Yourself
LUCY SCHAEFFER.

The classic Little Debbie Cosmic Brownie is an extra chewy brownie with a simple ganache on top and those iconic chocolate chip candies. Our version is a little fudgier, but still just as chewy, and we're obsessed. Once the chocolate candies go on, you'll really feel like you're eating the real deal.

Get the Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies recipe.

2

Auntie Anne's Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Nuggets

auntie anne's sweet cinnamon pretzel nuggets with cream cheese dip
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

These soft pretzel bites are plush, buttery, and very sweet with just a hint of salt. Never find yourself waiting in a sluggish line for Auntie Anne’s pretzels again!

Get the Auntie Anne's Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Nuggets recipe.

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3

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Lemon Raspberry Cream Cheesecake

cake and cheesecake layers topped with lemon mousse, cheesecake, and raspberry syrup
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

This The Cheesecake Factory cheesecakes is nothing short of decadent. The crust is a simple vanilla sponge cake that’s topped with a layer of tart raspberry-dipped ladyfingers, then a lemon cheesecake, and finally a lemon white chocolate mousse. It does takes some time and patience to re-create, but the outcome is highly worth it.

Get the Cheesecake Factory Lemon Raspberry Cream Cheesecake recipe.

4

Chocolate Crumb Cake Crumbl Cookie

crumbl sugar cookie copycat topped with chocolate icing and chocolate pieces
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Imagine biting into a warm, soft cookie that perfectly balances rich chocolate and the subtle warmth of cinnamon that a crumb or coffee cake is known for...this recipe makes it a reality. This isn’t just any cookie, either—it’s a decadent experience, capturing the essence of Crumbl’s famous chocolate cookie.

Get the Chocolate Crumb Cake Crumbl Cookie recipe.

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5

Domino's Lava Cakes

copycat dominos chocolate lava cakes topped with powdered sugar
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

With a molten chocolate center and a perfectly crisp outer shell, this copycat cake is foolproof for satisfying your chocolate craving. After many attempts, we finally cracked the code to the secret behind Domino’s famous dessert. This recipe is perfect for any novice lava cake lover or Domino’s super fan.

Get the Domino's Lava Cakes recipe.

6

Crumbl Sugar Cookie

copycat crumbl sugar cookie frosted pink
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Crumbl’s signature giant cookie is an almond sugar cookie with a pretty pink frosting. This chilled sugar cookie may no longer be on their permanent menu, but now you can make it at home to have any time you want.

Get the Crumbl Sugar Cookie recipe.

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7

Klondike Bars

copycat klondike bars
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING:MAKINZE GORE

Klondike Bars are a freezer case staple, but what if we told you that it’s easy to make a homemade version with a simple no-churn ice cream and a two-ingredient DIY chocolate topping? IT'S TRUE.

Get the Klondike Bars recipe.

8

Tate's Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

crispy and thin oatmeal raisin cookies
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

Holy cookie. This copycat is a recreation of a simple masterpiece—the great Tate’s Oatmeal Raisin Cookie. If you’re someone who has sworn off the oatmeal raisin cookie, let this recipe change your mind.

Get the Tate's Oatmeal Raisin Cookies recipe.

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9

Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake

copycat dairy queen ice cream cake with slice lifting out
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

Dairy Queen’s classic ice cream cake is king in the realm of frozen desserts, but our copycat recipe is coming for the crown. Starring that signature ribbon of fudge and chocolate cookie crunchies sandwiched between vanilla and chocolate ice cream, this homemade version of this iconic treat is equally easy to make and delicious to eat.

Get the Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake recipe.

10

Pirouette Cookies

pirouettes
PHOTO; LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLIST; MARY RUPP

Pepperidge Farms Pirouette cookies are the things of legend—flaky wafers are rolled into cylinders, then filled with Nutella (!!). They are a bit of a project to make at home (follow our tips for best results), but biting into a homemade one truly is bliss.

Get the Pirouette Cookies recipe.

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11

Olive Garden Lemon Cream Cake

copycat olive garden lemon cream cake
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

This simple lemon cream cake was a beloved favorite at Olive Garden. The vanilla cake is soft and fluffy with a hint of lemon and gets a thick lemon cream filling that’s just tart enough. Why they don’t have it on the menu anymore, we’ll never know, but luckily, now you can make it at home.

Get the Olive Garden Lemon Cream Cake recipe.

12

Copycat Carr's Ginger Lemon Cremes

copycat carr's ginger lemon creme cookies
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

It was only a matter of time before we tried our hands at perhaps the most delicious tea cookie ever—Carr's ginger lemon cremes. Snappy ginger spice cookies sandwich a tangy lemon creme filling, perfect for dunking in a mug of milky Earl Grey.

Get the Copycat Carr's Ginger Lemon Cremes recipe.

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13

Wendy’s Chocolate Frosty

copycat wendy's frosty
ANDREW BUI

The Wendy’s Frosty is a cross between a milkshake and a soft-serve ice cream. This consistency is key and yet the hardest to mimic at home without a machine to keep it very very cold–our version is thinner, but it has the same satisfying fluffiness, mild chocolate flavor, and you can still enjoy it with a spoon (or dip your fries in it!).

Get the Wendy’s Chocolate Frosty recipe.

14

Copycat Chessmen Cookies

copycat chessmen cookies
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: DUNCAN FITZPATRICK

This copycat version of the classic Pepperidge Farm cookie is likely a descendant of the German springerle cookie with its traditional intricately stamped patterns. Though chessmen are traditionally stamped like chess pieces, feel free to utilize whatever rolling pin you can find.

Get the Copycat Chessmen Cookies recipe.

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15

Cheesecake Factory Oreo Cheesecake

copycat cheesecake factory oreo cheesecake
Joel Goldberg

When it comes to a Cheesecake Factory cheesecake, we don't expect anything less than extreme decadence. With five (!!!) indulgent layers of chocolate and Oreos, this dream cheesecake delivers all that and more.

Get the Cheesecake Factory Oreo Cheesecake recipe.

16

Copycat Dole Pineapple Whip

copycat dole pineapple whip
SUZANNE CLEMENTS

This iconic frozen treat will make all your Disney dreams come true. Need even more Dole Whip fun? Try our Dole whip mimosas or Dole Whip cupcakes next.

Get the Copycat Dole Pineapple Whip recipe.

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17

Girl Scouts Tagalongs

tagalong cookies with shortbread and peanut butter covered in chocolate
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Tagalongs and Thin Mints are definitely the top-ranked Girl Scout cookies, and this copycat recipe is spot on. They're pretty simple to make for being a layered cookie too. A quick shortbread base is topped with a mound of peanut butter and dipped in chocolate—that’s it! There’s no need to suffer through a craving all year anymore.

Get the Girl Scouts Tagalongs recipe.

18

Cheesecake Factory Mango-Key Lime Cheesecake

mango key lime cheesecake with vanilla coconut crust, layered with mango mousse, and mango glaze, and topped with whipped cream
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

The Cheesecake Factory has 34 flavors of cheesecake, but the mango Key lime stands out from the pack in the most delicious way. It’s got creamy mango and Key lime cheesecake, a layer of fluffy mango mousse, and a layer of mango glaze, all encased in a vanilla-coconut crust.

Get the Cheesecake Factory Mango-Key Lime Cheesecake recipe.

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19

Milano Cookies

copycat milano cookies
Joel Goldberg

Crisp and sweet, and sometimes minty, Pepperidge Farm's Milano cookies enjoy their perch atop the list of sophisticated cookies from our childhood. Turns out they are surprisingly easy to make and customize at home too!

Get the Milano Cookies recipe.

20

McDonald's Apple Pie

mcdonald's apple pie
PARKER FEIERBACH

Cure your craving for McDonald’s apple pies with our homemade take on this restaurant favorite. Featuring a crisp, golden crust packed with gooey cinnamon apple filling, these hand pies will quickly become your new favorite bake.

Get the McDonald's Apple Pie recipe.

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