Snacks

Make sure all your guests are well-fed by serving a good amount of appetizers and snack recipes.

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    Sweet Potato Cookies

    Sick of pumpkin recipes? Bake a batch of these fall-spiced sweet potato cookies instead.


    Witch’s Snack Hats

    These treats go over well at parties, but they're guaranteed to be a hit at Halloween parties. They're well worth...


    Spicy Mixed Nuts

    Cumin and chili powder give extra oomph to the classic homemade nut mix. It's a smart solution for holiday snacking...


    Twinkle Twinkle Little Stars

    After one taste, folks will wonder why you didn't make these crunchy garlic-and-herb snacks sooner. The oven-baked tortilla chips get...


    Really Good Snack Mix

    I grew tired of my family picking through a snack mix for their favorite ingredients and leaving the rest. So...


    Zesty Party Snack Mix

    Pep up a party with this crunchy well-seasoned blend of cereal, pretzels and cheese crackers. "You can alter it by...


    Caramel Crunch

    Our whole family has a sweet tooth, so this caramel-drizzled mix of popcorn, almonds and cereal goes quickly. My "off-limits"...


    Reindeer Chow

    Rudolph and his pals will be dashing, dancing and prancing to gobble up this savory version of reindeer chow snack...

    Almond Snack Mix

    Sliced almonds and almond extract set this crunchy Chex mix apart. Lisa Hess, Bountiful, Utah, says, "Be forewarned...once you start...


    White Chocolate Pretzel Snack

    I make these sweet crunchy treats often during holidays. They're nice to have on hand to serve or to take...


    Warm Spiced Nuts

    I like to set out bowls of spiced nuts when hosting holiday parties. Sometimes I stir in M&M's to make...


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    Soft Pretzels

    This beloved snack is a staple at German beer halls and breweries, but why make the trip when it's this...


    Toffee Crunch Pretzels

    The sweet and salty combination of these lightly coated pretzels makes them hard to resist. Get ready to double the...


    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Is there anything as comforting in the fall as freshly baked pumpkin chocolate chip muffins? Maybe freshly baked pumpkin chocolate...


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    Latkes

    Our potato latkes recipe creates crispy, oniony latkes with a lacy exterior and creamy center. They’re the perfect vehicle for...


    Rosemary Walnuts

    My Aunt Mary started making this recipe years ago. Each time we visited, she would have a batch ready for...


    Fancy Roasted Nuts

    My kitchen is a busy place over the holidays, but I enjoy taking the time to make these nuts. They’re...

    Marshmallow-Peanut Popcorn

    My brother calls this combo of popcorn, marshmallows, peanuts and pretzels the “perfect popcorn." The taste is reminiscent of a...


    Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

    If you are serious about getting your fruit servings in, this is a fun way to do it. The bright...


    Chive Mascarpone Dip with Herbed Pita Chips

    I have a massive herb garden in the summer, with an abundance of chives. This cream-cheesy dip helps use them...


    Spicy Cheese Crackers

    Making cheese crackers usually means it’s party time at our families’ houses. My brothers frequently try to sneak them behind...


    Mediterranean Chips & Dip

    Garlic and cannelini beans, take hummus from the Middle East to the Mediterranean. The homemade chips come out of the...


    Slow Cooker Candied Nuts

    I like giving spiced nuts as holiday gifts. This slow-cooker recipe with ginger and cinnamon is so good, you just...

    Chili Snack Mix

    Barb Gustison of Quincy, Illinois writes, “I remember my mother making chili mix in place of cookies for bake sales....


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    Apple Turnovers

    Apple turnovers are the sweetest (not to mention the easiest) way to enjoy the flavors of an apple pie without...


    Alien Popcorn Heads

    These aliens will be a hit at your next Halloween bash or for a kid's birthday theme party. They're a...


    Kiwi Smoothie

    Sweet and tangy, not to forget quick and easy to make, kiwi smoothies are a healthy treat that everyone will...


    Morning Maple Muffins

    Maple combines with a subtle touch of cinnamon and nuts to give these muffins the flavor of a hearty pancake...


    Orange-Glazed Crullers

    I enjoy preparing this lovely cruller recipe with my grandchildren. The make-ahead dough is great for a gathering. —Muriel Lerdal,...