20 Homemade Versions of Your Favorite '90s Snacks

These snacks might have peaked in the '90s, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy them today.

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We owe the '90s props for tamagotchis, slap braclets, and Skip-It, but the era's greatest contribution was its snacks.

Now that we're full grown, many of those nostalgic treats are extinct, or near impossible to find. Thankfully, if you own an oven, you can resurrect them with your own two hands. Here are 20 Homemade Versions of Your '90s Snacks.

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Butterfingers

Main Ingredients: Peanut butter, chocolate

With this recipe, no one will ever lay a finger on your butterfinger.

Handi-Snacks

Main Ingredients: Crackers, shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese

You many think this simple snack doesn't need a recipe, but trust us, it does.

Milano Cookies

Main Ingredients: Milk chocolate, vanilla extract, flour

The price on these distinguished cookies is always on the incline. Save yourself the cash and just use this recipe.

Oreos

Main Ingredients: Cocoa powder, vanilla extract

Having access to this homemade Oreo recipe means you'll be free to stuff as much vanilla creme between those two cookies as you like. Can you think of anything better?

Zebra Cake

Main Ingredients: Chocolate cake, French vanilla

This recipe might make for a way larger Zebra Cake than you remember, but is that really a bad thing?

Dippin Dots

Main Ingredients: Yogurt

This DIY version might use yogurt instead of ice cream, but we're pretty sure they're just as delicious (and more ab-friendly).

Oatmeal Creme Pie

Main Ingredients: Quick oats, brown sugar, cinnamon

Little Debbie sometimes proves elusive at the local grocery store, which is why you should keep this easy-to-follow recipe on hand.

Cheez-Its

Main Ingredients: Sharp cheddar cheese, butter

Cheez-Its are the perfect party snack. With this recipe, you can make enough to accommodate every guest in attendance.

Pudding Pops

Main Ingredients: Chocolate chips, cocoa powder, vanilla extract

Your name doesn't have to be Bill Cosby to appreciate this recipe.

Pop-Tarts

Main Ingredients: Flour, oil, vinegar

By the looks of this recipe's results, these Pop-Tarts put the foil-wrapped breakfast tarts of your childhood to shame.

Sno Balls

Main Ingredients: Cocoa powder, vanilla extract, shredded coconut

Sno Balls never got the credit they deserved, but this recipe makes it easy to give them another shot.

Twinkies

Main Ingredients: Vanilla frosting, flour, sugar

Twinkies are rumored to be returning this July. If you can't wait 'till then, use this recipe and have the spongy snack cake whenever you'd like.

Fruit Snacks

Main Ingredients: Jello, gelatin, juice

This healthy snack's recipe calls for some skill, but the outcome is worth the struggle.

Hostess Cupcakes

Main Ingredients: Bittersweet chocolate, cocoa powder, marshmallow creme

The Hostess factory may have closed its doors for good, but recipes like this one will keep their addictive snacks a staple forever.

Dunkaroos

Main Ingredients: Graham crackers, funfetti frosting, cool whip, yogurt

The best part of Dunkaroos was the creme, which is why this recipe is so fantastic.

Nutter Butters

Main Ingredients: Peanut butter, brown sugar, vanilla

The homemade version of the perennial snack food rivals the original.

Goldfish

Main Ingredients: Cheddar cheese, butter

Who can resist a snack that smiles back? No one. Use this recipe and spread the joy.

Lunchables

Main Ingredients: Crackers, cold cuts

Let's be honest, Lunchables are a waste of money. Use this simple recipe to enjoy an affordable, adult version of your old favorite.

Fruit Rollups

Main Ingredients: Berries, honey

This recipe looks like a sticky situation but what do you expect from a Fruit Rollups snack?

Samoas

Main Ingredients: Confectioner sugar, coconut, caramel, flour, butter, chocolate sauce

With this user-friendly recipe, you'll never have to rely on those pushy Girl Scouts again.

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