13 Aldi Dessert Dupes That Cost Less and Taste Better Than the Real Deal

Don't break the bank by adding a few sweets to your shopping cart. You can still satisfy your sweet tooth when you stretch your grocery budget at Aldi by grabbing lower-cost alternatives.

We scoured Aldi's aisles for the best deals on dessert dupes of beloved products. From nostalgic frozen treats to cookies that give major Girl Scouts vibes, our roundup features indulgent (and affordable) budget-friendly buys.

Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $3.49

You don't have to wait for dinner to eat dessert. This 14-ounce box of the Aldi store-brand breakfast goody is a steal for under $3.50. You can buy a smaller 11-ounce pack of Entenmann's Pop'ettes at Walmart, and it will cost you $4.47.

Price: $3.45

Satisfy your sweet tooth and quench your crunch craving with one affordable dessert. Get 12 of these crispy rice and chocolate-coated vanilla ice cream bars for less than $4.

Aldi's price is even better than Dollar General's for the brand-name (Crunch) version. DG sells a six-pack of Nestle's frozen Crunch bars for $4.

Price: $2.45

Creamy peanut butter, crunchy cookies, and a chocolatey coating are the hallmarks of one of the most popular seasonal cookies: the Girl Scouts' Tagalongs.

And while your $6 fee for the real deal goes to a good cause, Aldi's dupe is still less than half the price. So, if you need more than a few boxes, snag the copycat cookies too.

Price: $4.29

Entenmann's enthusiasts will recognize this dupe's soft, almost creamy texture. But instead of paying $4.98 for the brand-name's lemon version at Walmart.com, you can score an equally tasty one from Aldi's Bake Shop brand for less. 

Price: $2.75

Treat yourself to this chewy, chocolatey copycat and save over $1. Benton's 13-ounce pack of cookies costs $2.75. Chips Ahoy costs $3.99 at Target, and you get the same size pack.

Price: $1.25

No time to bake a cake from scratch? No problem. This 15.25-ounce boxed mix is an affordable option for $1.25. Compare this Aldi brand buy to $1.79 for a smaller 13.25-ounce box from Betty Crocker at Target.

Price: $2.45

You not-so-patiently wait until the spring selling season to get your hands on a $6 box of Girl Scouts' Samoas. Now you don't have to. Benton's $2.45 copycat coconut, caramel, and chocolate cookie is available year-round.

Price: $6.35

Nestle's Drumsticks are pure nostalgia. Even though this brand-name buy was a bargain back in the day, you'll pay $8.49 for an eight-count pack at Target right now. Or, you could swap the original classic cone for Sundae Shoppe's delicious (and more affordable) dupe.

Price: $1.65

Whip up ooey, gooey fudge brownies without going over budget. This generic 18.3-ounce box of mix makes a 13x9-inch pan of tasty treats for $1.65, while Betty Crocker's 16.3-ounce size costs $1.99 (from Target).

Price: $2.15

Pack your pantry with this classic chocolate and vanilla creme rolled cake for $2.15. Each box contains six two-packs, or 12 total rolls. A 12-count of Little Debbie Swiss Rolls sells for $3.18 at Walmart.

Price: $2.19

Dupes of gourmet goodies make it easy to snack on a tight budget. At Aldi, a 7.05-ounce bar of European chocolate Choceur is around $1.90, while Lindt's smaller 4.4-ounce Classic Recipe Crunchy Caramel with Sea Salt costs $6.29 on the brand's website.

Price: $3.25

Vanilla ice cream sandwiches are a classic frozen dessert that you can find in almost every grocery store.

A Klondike box with 6 ice cream sandwiches costs $4.66 at Walmart.

Price: $3.15

These classic cookies are an affordable option. That is, if you choose the generic copycat. An 11-ounce box from Benton's brand is less than $4. The same size pack of Nilla Wafers sells for $4.79 at Target, so this is a great way to save money shopping. 

Cost-friendly copycats aren't the only Aldi buys that help you save money on groceries. We found deals on everything from prepared meals to produce.

Now you know you can crush your cravings with these dessert dupes and pass on pricey name-brand buys. Add your favorites to your shopping list and treat yourself.