We were watching Happy Gilmore 2 and spotted Travis Kelce’s surprise cameo which instantly reminded me of his mom’s famous cookies. I made a reel of her viral version (they’re SO good), and it got me thinking… there are so many celebrity and restaurant recipes worth recreating at home. So I rounded up 8 of our favorite copycat recipes, including Taylor Swift’s viral chai cookies!

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From Taylor’s Cookies to Takeout Faves

Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet, something savory, or just want to save money and skip the drive-thru, this list has something for everyone:

  • A copycat version of Taylor Swift’s cozy chai cookies (yes, the ones with the handwritten note).
  • Viral celebrity favorites and restaurant dupe recipes that taste just like the real thing.
  • Easy-to-follow instructions so you can nail the flavors at home—even on a weeknight
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1. Taylor Swift Chai Cookies

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2. La Scala Salad (The Kardashian Salad)

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3. Spaghetti alla Nerano (Stanley Tucci’s Zucchini Pasta)

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4. Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites

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5. Copycat Chilis Queso

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6. PF Changs Super Easy Mongolian Beef

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7. Cheesecake Factory Avocado Egg Rolls

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8. Olive Garden Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Tips for Nailing Copycat Recipes at Home

To make these taste just like the originals, here are a few tricks I always follow:

  • Use fresh spices and real butter. These little details really matter when you’re mimicking restaurant or celeb recipes.
  • Taste as you go. Chain restaurants tend to lean on salt, sugar, and fat don’t be afraid to adjust until it feels just right.
  • Chill time = flavor time. Especially for cookies or sauces, letting things rest or chill can make a big difference.

What to Do with Leftovers

Most of these copycat recipes store great in the fridge and reheat easily. Here’s how we like to use them the next day:

  • Egg bites make a perfect grab-and-go breakfast for busy mornings. Just microwave for 20 to 30 seconds.
  • Soups and pastas get even better the next day. Add a splash of broth or cream to freshen them up.
  • Chili’s queso is amazing reheated and poured over nachos, tacos, or even scrambled eggs.

Store leftovers in airtight containers and enjoy within 3 to 4 days.

Try These Next!

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Recipe Skill Levels

Copycat Crumbl Cookies

40 minutes

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Dinner

Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets and Sauce

40 minutes

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Side Dishes

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls

1 hour 50 minutes

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Salads

Fuji Apple Chicken Salad (Panera Bread Copycat)

10 minutes