FEATURED HOSTESS RECIPES Archive

  • When the weather outside turns chilly, there’s nothing better than a warm, chocolatey treat that feels like a hug in dessert form. These North Pole Christmas Ding Dongs take classic Hostess favorites and turn them into a winter wonder! Each warm Ding Dong is topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzled with hot fudge, and sprinkled with crushed peppermint for a sweet, festive crunch. It’s the perfect dessert to share at a holiday party or make with the kids after decorating the tree.

Warm, gooey, and refreshingly cool all at once, this simple recipe brings cozy Christmas joy straight from your kitchen.

    North Pole Christmas Ding Dongs

    When the weather outside turns chilly, there’s nothing better than a warm, chocolatey treat that feels like a hug in dessert form. These North Pole Christmas Ding Dongs take classic Hostess favorites and turn them into a winter wonder! Each warm Ding Dong is topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzled with hot fudge, and sprinkled with crushed peppermint for a sweet, festive crunch. It’s the perfect dessert to share at a holiday party or make with the kids after decorating the tree. Warm, gooey, and refreshingly cool all at once, this simple recipe brings cozy Christmas joy straight from your kitchen.

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  • Celebrate the holidays with these adorable and decadent Chocolate Yule Log Minis, made from Hostess Chocolate CupCakes and a luscious homemade ganache. Each bite delivers rich chocolate flavor with a soft, creamy center—like a bite-sized yule log that’s perfect for Christmas gatherings. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and festive sprinkles, these little treats look as magical as they taste. Easy to make, fun to serve, and sure to impress guests of all ages.

    Mini Chocolate Holiday Yule Logs

    Celebrate the holidays with these adorable and decadent Chocolate Yule Log Minis, made from Hostess Chocolate CupCakes and a luscious homemade ganache. Each bite delivers rich chocolate flavor with a soft, creamy center—like a bite-sized yule log that’s perfect for Christmas gatherings. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and festive sprinkles, these little treats look as magical as they taste. Easy to make, fun to serve, and sure to impress guests of all ages.

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  • Stars & Stripes Meltamors Skillet Delight This warm, chocolatey skillet dessert is perfect for celebrating Labor Day with family and friends. Using rich Hostess Double Chocolate Meltamors as the star […]

    Stars & Stripes Meltamors Skillet Delight

    Stars & Stripes Meltamors Skillet Delight This warm, chocolatey skillet dessert is perfect for celebrating Labor Day with family and friends. Using rich Hostess Double Chocolate Meltamors as the star […]

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  • Indulge in a Peanut Butter Chocolate Dream Trifle—layers of Hostess CupCakes, peanut butter filling, chocolate pudding, and crushed peanuts, topped with mini chocolate chips and peanut butter cups. Perfect for peanut lovers, this decadent dessert is a must-try treat for any occasion, served in a cozy kitchen setting.

    National Peanut Month, Peanut Butter Chocolate Dream Trifle

    Indulge in a Peanut Butter Chocolate Dream Trifle—layers of Hostess CupCakes, peanut butter filling, chocolate pudding, and crushed peanuts, topped with mini chocolate chips and peanut butter cups. Perfect for peanut lovers, this decadent dessert is a must-try treat for any occasion, served in a cozy kitchen setting.

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  • These donut Christmas wreaths, made with Hostess Jumbo Donettes, offer a fun and easy holiday treat for the whole family. Decorate with simple frosting, red candies, and optional shredded coconut or sprinkles. Perfect for festive activities, they bring creativity and cheer, making the holiday season extra sweet. Enjoy this delightful no-bake recipe!

    Hostess Jumbo Donette Holiday Christmas Wreaths No-Bake Recipe

    These donut Christmas wreaths, made with Hostess Jumbo Donettes, offer a fun and easy holiday treat for the whole family. Decorate with simple frosting, red candies, and optional shredded coconut or sprinkles. Perfect for festive activities, they bring creativity and cheer, making the holiday season extra sweet. Enjoy this delightful no-bake recipe!

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  • "Sweet Surprise Snoball Bites combine Hostess Snoballs with a creamy filling on a graham cracker crust. The recipe offers both baked and no-bake options, requiring simple ingredients like cream cheese, powdered sugar, and mini chocolate chips. Enjoy these treats by following a few easy steps, with instructions detailed for both versions."

    Sweet Surprise Snoball Bites

    "Sweet Surprise Snoball Bites combine Hostess Snoballs with a creamy filling on a graham cracker crust. The recipe offers both baked and no-bake options, requiring simple ingredients like cream cheese, powdered sugar, and mini chocolate chips. Enjoy these treats by following a few easy steps, with instructions detailed for both versions."

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  • It’s a delicious Bakewell Tart with a Twinkie Twist! Dive into a delightful fusion of flavors with our Twinkie Bakewell Tart Parfait! This creative twist combines the creamy vanilla goodness […]

    Celebrate Bakewell Tart Day with a No-Bake Twinkie Bakewell Tart Parfait

    It’s a delicious Bakewell Tart with a Twinkie Twist! Dive into a delightful fusion of flavors with our Twinkie Bakewell Tart Parfait! This creative twist combines the creamy vanilla goodness […]

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  • Indulge in a tantalizing twist on a classic dessert this Father's Day with our Coffee Lover's Twinkie Tiramisu and Coffee-Infused Whipped Cream! Show dad you care with layers of creamy mascarpone, decadent Twinkies soaked in rich coffee, and a sprinkle of cocoa powder. Plus, don't miss out on our bonus recipe for a coffee-infused whipped cream that takes this treat to the next level of deliciousness!

    Coffee Lovers Father’s Day Twinkie Tiramisu

    Indulge in a tantalizing twist on a classic dessert this Father's Day with our Coffee Lover's Twinkie Tiramisu and Coffee-Infused Whipped Cream! Show dad you care with layers of creamy mascarpone, decadent Twinkies soaked in rich coffee, and a sprinkle of cocoa powder. Plus, don't miss out on our bonus recipe for a coffee-infused whipped cream that takes this treat to the next level of deliciousness!

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  • Mother’s Day in America is always the second Sunday in May. So you have a card and a present (I hope) for your mom, but wouldn’t she love it if […]

    Mother’s Day Raspberry Zinger Cake

    Mother’s Day in America is always the second Sunday in May. So you have a card and a present (I hope) for your mom, but wouldn’t she love it if […]

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  • Ingredients: • 10 Hostess Twinkies • 1 cup mint flavored chocolate chips (3 options to purchase or make mint flavored chocolate listed below) • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • Fresh […]

    No Bake Mint Magic Twinkies: A Refreshing Twist on a Classic Treat

    Ingredients: • 10 Hostess Twinkies • 1 cup mint flavored chocolate chips (3 options to purchase or make mint flavored chocolate listed below) • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • Fresh […]

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