Cheerios skillet-stirred with melted butter and salt are a creative, fun and addictive alternative to popcorn. No milk needed for this bowl of cereal.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Appetizer Snacks and Nuts
Candied nuts, roasted nuts and other munchie foods that are easy to grab a handful of. Great for appetizers, after-school snacks, tv-watching food, or anytime you need a snack!
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Puppy Chow Snack Mix
Crispix cereal is coated in chocolate and peanut butter and dusted with powdered sugar to make an addicting snack mix (for humans only please!)
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Animal Cracker Critter Crunch
Made with whole-wheat cereal biscuit, pretzels, brown sugar, margarine, ground cinnamon, animal shaped crackers, bear shaped graham crackers, rice cereal, oat cereal
Method: microwave, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Yogurt Covered Pretzels
Pretzels, yogurt, and confectioners sugar are the only three ingredients needed. Play around with the yogurt flavor to find your favorite.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Crispy Cheddar Frico (Fried Cheese Crisps)
Simple cheese crisps made with just one ingredient: cheese! A great low carb snack which can be eaten plain, topped with ingredients nacho-style, or used as...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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The Original Kellogg's Crispix Mix
Crunchy, savory, and simple - this Crispix Mix combines favorite cereals, pretzels, and nuts drizzled with a homemade seasoning and baked for the perfect snack.
Method: microwave, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Brown Sugar Granola
The crunchy texture, the slightly sweet flavor, and the earthy aroma of this granola will make it your new favorite breakfast or snack.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mustard Pretzels
A combination of mustard, honey, and vinegar is mixed with the pretzels. They are baked until crisp and golden brown.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Granola
A delicious homemade granola recipe that can be eaten as a snack, mixed with yogurt for breakfast, used as an ice cream topping, or in any recipe calling for granola.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Pizza Dippers
A quick way to make seasoned, cheesy breadsticks. Perfect for dipping in warm pizza sauce. Makes good finger food for movie night or a party.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Cracker Jacks Caramel Popcorn
Frederick William Rueckheim and his brother Louis created the first Cracker Jack treat in 1896. Their original recipe was a mix of popped popcorn and roasted...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Honey Roasted Almonds
These candied almonds make for an irresistible snack. The nuts are oven-baked before being stirred into a sweet honey mixture and cooled. They store well and make a great homemade...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fried Chitlins
Who doesn't love fried chitlins? They're salty, greasy, and delicious. Some people say they're an acquired taste, but we think anyone can enjoy them.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Old Dutch Caramel Corn
Old Dutch Foods, based in Minnesota, is famous for its salty snacks. In this recipe you can use their popular "puffcorn" or regular popcorn.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cheese Popcorn
Want to know the easiest way to make cheesy popcorn? This is your recipe! Simply coat freshly popped popcorn with the cheese powder from a box of mac and cheese. Snacking made simple.
Time: under 30 minutes
Pecan Pie Popcorn
The flavor of pecan pie in a tasty popcorn snack. Made with popcorn, pecans, maple syrup, butter, and brown sugar.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
State Fair Candied Popcorn
Who does craveable sweets better than a state fair? This colorful blend of this popcorn will give you a rush of sugar and nostalgia in the same handful.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Microwave Candied Pecans
Made with pecan, butter or margarine, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Chex Mix
There's nothing quite like a big bowl of homemade Chex mix. It's the perfect snack for any occasion, whether you're watching a movie or hosting a party.
Method: microwave, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Disappearing Snack Mix
This snack mix has just the right balance of salty (peanuts, sesame sticks, cashews) and sweet (chocolate chips, yogurt covered raisins, dried cranberries) that makes it so...
Time: under 30 minutes
Jicama Fries
A healthier version of French fries. Jicama strips are seasoned and baked in the oven or air fryer until crisp. Serve with ketchup or other dipping sauce.
Method: microwave, oven, air fryer
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Planter's Trail Mix
This copycat planter's trail mix features a fun mix of textures and tastes, combining various nuts with the sweetness of chocolate and dried fruit.
Time: under 30 minutes
Swiss Almonds
Crystallized almonds are coated in your choice of semisweet, bittersweet, or milk chocolate and then tossed in spiced powdered sugar.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Roasted Wasabi Chickpeas Appetizer
These roasted wasabi chickpeas are a delicious and easy snack that is perfect for entertaining. The chickpeas are oven-roasted until crispy, then tossed with a...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Butterscotch Nibblers
Say hello to your new secret weapon for quick treats: Butterscotch Nibblers. With just four ingredients and a few steps, you'll have a sweet snack without the fuss.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Love the spinach dip at restaurants like TGIFriday's and the Olive Garden? Make it at home with these easy-to-follow copycat recipes.
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.