Appetizer Snacks and Nuts

These crispy pieces of bacon are sweet and tangy. Great for a snack, crumbled and added to a recipe, or sprinkled on a salad.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Coat your favorite pretzels in a mixture of garlic salt, dill, lemon pepper, and ranch salad dressing mix for a tasty snack.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

It's about time movie night had an upgrade. This oven baked treat made with peanuts and molasses uses microwave popcorn to make it a quick treat.

Method:   oven, stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Onion-seasoned pretzels are a delicious and unique snack that are perfect for any occasion. The result is a crunchy, buttery, savory snack that is irresistible.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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

This popcorn snack has a hint of nacho flavors when coated with paprika, crushed red pepper, cumin, butter, and Parmesan cheese.


Time:   under 30 minutes

A great snack food for movie night or a munchie for a party. The pretzels absorb the flavors of the mustard so the stronger the mustard, the stronger the flavor.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

An easy blend of oats, maple syrup, and assorted nuts and seeds turns out deliciously crunchy oven-baked granola.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

These smoked almonds are made in the oven, but the lovely flavor might convince you to get a smoker. The recipe is great as is, or you can add a little sugar and cinnamon for a sweet...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Feeling adventurous? Try these battered and fried fresh cicadas for a crunchy snack. While you can catch them yourselves when in season, it's easier to buy them at an Asian...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Rice Krispies and gummy worms wrapped inside fruit roll ups made to look like sushi.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Perfect for munching while having cocktails. Goes great with wine, beer, and mixed drinks.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with powdered sugar, Chex cereal, semisweet chocolate chips, peanut butter, margarine, vanilla extract

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

A popcorn treat perfect for watching movies, sports, or just snacking. Made with popped popcorn, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Pecan halves are coated in a mixture of sugar, salt, and cinnamon, then baked until crispy. Enjoy them as is, or use them to top salads, yogurt, or oatmeal.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This recipe is packed with oats, seeds, peanut butter, and chocolate chips for a healthy boost whenever you need one. It's a spectacular snack, or is that snacktacular?


Time:   30-60 minutes

Everything is better with sprinkles! Popcorn is coated with melted marshmallow cream and covered in red and green candy sprinkles.

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Miniature pretzels are coated with ranch salad dressing mix, garlic salt, cayenne pepper, and vegetable oil and then baked to soak in the flavors.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Don't let the seeds go to waste when you're carving your jack-o-lantern. Pumpkin seeds simply roasted with salt are a tasty snack, but you can spice them up with other spice...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

One of the biggest culprits of a boring salad is texture. Use these roasted, candied pecans to add a wonderful crunch to a massive variety of salads.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A quick and spicy snack made with peanuts, garlic, red pepper flakes, paprika and chili powder

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

This sugar-free treat is made up of three kinds of nuts that are mixed with a sweet cinnamon coating.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Remember popcorn balls? Make them popular again with this simple recipe. You can decorate or color them as desired.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

This is one of our favorite snack mixes because of its unique blend of flavors with French fried onions, potato sticks, Spanish peanuts, and taco seasoning.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Popcorn is one of the absolute easiest foods to upgrade. Olive oil and parmesan turn fresh popped popcorn into a movie night creation that'll keep you snacking away guilt...


Time:   under 30 minutes

This sweet nut topping is delicious served over ice cream, yogurt, oatmeal, or for a savory treat serve over grilled chicken or add to a stir-fry.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

When it comes to boiled peanuts, southerners know how to do it right. These salty snacks are perfect for road trips, picnics, or simply enjoying on a lazy afternoon.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with black pepper, popcorn, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian herb seasoning, paprika, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

Kadju badun is a traditional Sri Lankan dish made with cashews and spices. They make a delicious snack.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Pretzels are baked with a coating of ranch dressing mix and oil to make a simple and tasty snack that's ready in about 15 minutes!

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with baking soda, salt, popcorn, red cinnamon candies, sugar, butter, corn syrup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

A different blend of crunchy ingredients that will keep your party-goers snack-happy.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A cheesy popcorn treat made with popped popcorn, butter, chili powder, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Sweeten up your snacking experience with crunchy popcorn lightly coated in chocolate.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Raw, green pumpkin seeds (aka pepitas) are underrated. This recipe roasts the seeds with cumin, chile and salt for a flavorful pepita that's great to pop as a snack or add to homemade...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Made with popcorn, butter, paprika, lemon pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

A great snack or appetizer. Warm cashews are combined with melted butter, rosemary, cayenne, brown sugar, and salt.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Anybody know what genius first decided to cover pretzels in chocolate? This ultra-easy recipe makes a great homemade version of the classic sweet and salty morsel.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with walnuts, maple syrup, cinnamon, butter, salt, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Candied almonds or cashews can add a terrific touch to salads, bringing some sweetness and crunchiness into the mix. Or, simply serve as a snack.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with peanut oil, pumpkin, salt, sugar, cumin, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with cinnamon, stevia powder, rolled oats, walnuts, almonds, flaxseed, oat bran, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, kosher salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Candy corn mixed with peanuts create a Halloween snack that tastes just like a Payday candy bar.


Time:   under 30 minutes

The addition of five-spice powder in this Asian-inspired candied pecan recipe provides all five flavors: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami.


Time:   under 30 minutes

To kick your 'corn up another notch, try adding some fiery wasabi powder into the mix. It adds a unique flavor and this version is way, way healthier than microwave popcorn bags.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Popped popcorn drizzled with vibrant red butter creates an eye-catching Halloween treat. Mix in different food colorings for unique color effects.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Family night just got better. Put a homemade touch on one of America's most recognized movie snack!

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with microwave popcorn, butter, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, salt

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes