Variation 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Hostess Snack Cakes are not only delicious but also make for a creative and fun activity for parents to do with their children. This Hostess Snack Cake Decorating Challenge encourages […]

    Children’s Hostess Snack Cake Decorating Challenge! Fun and Tasty!

    Hostess Snack Cakes are not only delicious but also make for a creative and fun activity for parents to do with their children. This Hostess Snack Cake Decorating Challenge encourages […]

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  • INGREDIENTS: Hostess Twinkies snack cakes assorted dried fruits assorted fruity decorative candies 2green fruit leather dried mango DIRECTIONS: Slice Twinkies into pieces about an inch tall. Slice fruit rollups in […]

    Fancy Twinkies no fish Sushi Snacks

    INGREDIENTS: Hostess Twinkies snack cakes assorted dried fruits assorted fruity decorative candies 2green fruit leather dried mango DIRECTIONS: Slice Twinkies into pieces about an inch tall. Slice fruit rollups in […]

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  • Sometimes nice isn’t nice enough.  Sometimes sweet isn’t sweet enough.  Sometimes classic, cream-filled cakes deserve to get dipped in chocolate, like a mud wrestler enjoying an evening slamdown.  Call me […]

    Delicious Chocolate Covered Twinkies

    Sometimes nice isn’t nice enough.  Sometimes sweet isn’t sweet enough.  Sometimes classic, cream-filled cakes deserve to get dipped in chocolate, like a mud wrestler enjoying an evening slamdown.  Call me […]

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  • If you love the popular snack cake, you’ll love this Raspberry Zinger Cake!! Sturdy yellow sponge cake is coated in raspberry and coconut and filled with marshmallow frosting. Ingredients: 1 […]

    Delicious Raspberry Zinger Cake

    If you love the popular snack cake, you’ll love this Raspberry Zinger Cake!! Sturdy yellow sponge cake is coated in raspberry and coconut and filled with marshmallow frosting. Ingredients: 1 […]

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  • All the best Hostess snacks, put on a cookie and stuck on sticks. Clearly, snow-bound dementia has set in. None of the actual products are needed to make these cookies, […]

    Your favorite Hostess snacks, ON A STICK!

    All the best Hostess snacks, put on a cookie and stuck on sticks. Clearly, snow-bound dementia has set in. None of the actual products are needed to make these cookies, […]

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