10 Favorite DIY Snacks

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White Cheddar 'Cheez-Its'

Peppermint 'Oreos'

Why should these deep, dark chocolate cookies filled with creamy peppermint be reserved just for the holidays? These are year-round keepers.

To make: Bay Area Bites

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'Hostess Cupcakes'

These beauties look far more difficult to make than they really are. In reality, they're just simple frosted chocolate cupcakes … that your friends and family will fall in love with.

To make: The Novice Chef

Ice Cream Sandwiches

Soft-baked cookies and your favorite ice cream come together in this decadent dessert.

To make: Baked by Rachel

Piña Colada Ice Pops

This grown-up version of a fruit popsicle contains pineapple, coconut milk and rum—a nice way to add a little bright color to a gray afternoon.

To make: Shutterbean

RELATED: Fresh Winter Baking

Soft Pretzels

If you've never experimented with yeast in the kitchen, now's the time! This easy recipe takes little fussing. Aside from the time the dough takes to rise, you won't spend much active time in the kitchen at all.

To make: Chew out Loud

Caramel Corn

Make a batch of this on Sunday and snack on it throughout the week. Feel free to choose any nuts you'd like!

To make: PDX Food Love