A representative from each of Hostess’s bakeries will choose a product each week, and the employees will be able to take home a multipack of that item. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Hostess Brands Inc., feeling flush after last month’s tax overhaul, will offer bonuses to workers — including free snacks.

The company, which makes Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Ho Hos, is providing its employees one-time payments of $1,250 — with $750 in cash and $500 in the form of a 401(k) contribution. In taking the step, Hostess cited last month’s tax legislation, which slashed the rate for U.S. corporations.

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