While I tend to gravitate towards homemade treats these days, there’s no denying the nostalgic hold that Little Debbie snack cakes have on me. From the swiss roll, to the banana twins, and of course the Star Crunch, they were the highlight of my school lunch. In an attempt to limit our sugar consumption, my mom would split the two-packs between my sister and me. I was absolutely shocked when I found out other kids got to eat both swiss rolls, a total injustice.

My affinity for sweet treats hasn’t waned over the years, but I do love going with homemade when possible. So, I was delighted to come across a recipe for Homemade Star Crunch Cookies! After my very first batch I was sold. Dare I say, they might be even tastier than the original.

You can’t beat the freshness and they still have that deliciously chewy coating, all while maintaining the signature crunch. It’s a simple stove-top recipe so you don’t even have to turn on your oven to whip up a batch. If you grew up on Little Debbies then you absolutely must give this homemade version a try. All the flavor you know and love, but with the goodness of a from-scratch recipe.

You can’t beat the simplicity either, it’s a great treat to get the kids to help out with. Make a batch for your next bake sale, get-together, or potluck and you’re sure to be coming home with an empty plate… and many requests for the recipe. Talk a walk down memory lane and give these Homemade Star Crunch Cookies a try!