Leo Bennett

Leo Bennett
Leo Bennett
Copycat Cookies, Restaurant Favorites & Comfort Food

Hundreds of recipes by Leo Bennett – chain-style cookies, desserts and comfort dinners.

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Leo Bennett's recipes start with a dish people already know and crave: a thick bakery-style cookie, a cheesecake-stuffed treat, a creamy pasta or a slow-cooked chicken dinner. The goal is a home version that captures the flavor and texture of the original without hard-to-find ingredients or specialty equipment.

Most of the work falls into two places. The Copycat section covers restaurant-inspired desserts and dinners, including casseroles, enchiladas and pasta bakes. The Cookies section holds chewy, crisp-edged and loaded cookies, from blueberry cheesecake and apple crumble to brown sugar pumpkin and double chocolate. A smaller share goes to bars and the occasional cake.

What makes these recipes practical is the emphasis on straightforward steps, realistic bake times and simple swaps when a specialty ingredient is hard to find. Many dinners are built for weeknights, and many cookies come together in well under an hour. Browse the latest recipes below to find your next favorite menu item to make at home.

Latest recipes:

Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies with Cinnamon Sugar

Tangy Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies

4.17 (6 Ratings)

Tangy, pillowy irresistibly chewy snickerdoodle cookies recipe. Cream of tartar prevents sugar crystallization for a soft center. Great for bake sales.

Albondigas Soup: Mexican Meatball Recipe

Albondigas Soup in 50 Minutes

4.43 (7 Ratings)

Is an Authentic Albondigas Soup Mexican Meatball Recipe hard to make at home? Cooked rice in the meatballs keeps them tender, ready in 50 minutes.

Authentic Fry Bread with Vegetable Shortening

Bread for 8 Servings

4.43 (7 Ratings)

Flour, baking powder, and vegetable shortening make this Fry Bread. A resting period keeps the dough tender and light for a 65 min total process.

Fall-Apart Crock Pot Short Ribs

Slow-Cooked Crock Pot Short Ribs

4.33 (9 Ratings)

Searing bone-in beef before slow-simmering creates a rich flavor. Crock Pot Short Ribs: Braised and Tender provide a hearty and classic American dinner.

Brown Sugar Crispy Cookies

Crispy Cookies with Brown Sugar

4.50 (10 Ratings)

Many cookies turn out too chewy or bendy. These Crispy Cookies use a lower baking temperature to ensure they snap, making them great easy crunchy cookie…

High Protein Street Corn Chicken Bowl

Street Corn Chicken Bowl

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Smoked paprika, charred corn, and chicken make this Street Corn Chicken Bowl. Pairing charred corn with a cool yogurt sauce adds zest in 30 minutes.

Braised Short Ribs with Savory Onions

Tender Braised Short Ribs

4.64 (11 Ratings)

Braised Short Ribs provide a rich, savory dinner for any night. Low and slow heat turns tough connective tissue into gelatin for tenderness.

Creamy Crack Chicken Chili with Smoked Turkey

Creamy Crack Chicken Chili

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Tempering the dairy keeps the sauce smooth. This Crack Chicken Chili is for home cooks wanting a hearty, smoky meal with minimal active prep.

Low Carb Keto Sausage Balls with Three Cheeses

Low Carb Keto Sausage Balls

4.60 (5 Ratings)

Many low-carb appetizers have a rubbery texture. This Low Carb Keto Sausage Balls Recipe uses almond flour and three cheeses for a tender interior.

Thai Beef Salad with Sirloin Steak

Thai Beef Salad

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Looking for a fresh Thai Beef Salad? This Asian Beef Salad Recipe uses sirloin sliced thin against the grain for a tender bite in every forkful.

Sunday Roast Gravy with Pan Drippings

Sunday Roast Gravy

4.57 (7 Ratings)

Whisking a nutty roux and adding stock gradually prevents lumps in this Sunday Roast Gravy. Pan drippings and beef stock deliver richness in 20 min.

Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs in 65 Minutes

Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Juicy, charred edges define Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs, ready in about an hour. A 30-minute lime chill keeps the meat juicy; try it tonight.

Breakfast Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa

Breakfast Enchiladas in 40 Minutes

4.50 (8 Ratings)

Breakfast Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Sauce for brunch that feeds six. Tangy tomatillo sauce keeps the tortillas moist while baking. Ready in 40 minutes.

Easy Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip with Cream Cheese

Easy Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip

5.00 (6 Ratings)

Ready in 24½ hours, this Easy Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip gets a deep brown top. Squeezing the spinach dry keeps the cream cheese base thick and creamy.

Marry Me Chicken Pasta with Sun in 30 Minutes

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Sear chicken, then toss penne in a starchy cream sauce for Marry Me Chicken Pasta with Sun. Sun-dried tomato acid cuts the cream, ready in 30 minutes.

Turkey Ranch Club Wrap with Bacon and Provolone

Turkey Ranch Club Wrap

4.00 (7 Ratings)

Smoked turkey, bacon, and provolone fill this Turkey Ranch Club Wrap. Cheese and lettuce go on first to shield the tortilla; ready in 10 minutes.

Dad Bod Cookie Recipe Crumbl Copycat: Molten Center

Dad Bod Cookies: Crumbl Copycat

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Ready in 54 min, this Dad Bod Cookie Recipe Crumbl Copycat is a massive treat. Our component guide explains how the fudge core stays molten for a rich center.