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Air-Fryer Pretzel-Crusted Catfish

I love the flavor of this air-fryer catfish. I’m not a big fish lover, so any recipe that has me enjoying fish is a keeper in my book. It’s wonderful served with a nice rice pilaf and corn muffins with butter and honey. —Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey

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Campfire Cookies

The start of cold weather here in Colorado means bonfire season. What better way to celebrate than with these campfire...


Savory Cracker Snack Mix

9 reviews

A Taste of Home recipe inspired this one! Because I love everything bagel seasoning, I decided to give this...


Caramel Chex Mix

2 reviews

This wonderfully crunchy snack is loaded with cereal, pretzels and nuts—and coated with a not-too-sweet brown sugar mixture. Package this...


Parmesan-Ranch Snack Mix

11 reviews

This is a quick, easy and delicious snack, especially for kids. No one I've made it for can have just...

Parmesan-Pretzel Crisps

2 reviews

I love this recipe because I usually have the ingredients on hand and it is so easy to prepare. It's...


Reindeer Snack Mix

6 reviews

Rudolph and his pals will be dashing, dancing and prancing to gobble up this savory snack mix. Humans also will...

Nuts and Bolts

2 reviews

When I was a child, we made buckets of this mix for our family and friends each Christmas. These days...


Pecan Caramel Candies

35 reviews

Salty and sweet, these candies are the perfect little snack. Form a kitchen assembly line with your kids, and the...


Pretzel Polar Bears

Stick these cool cuties in a mug of hot chocolate or show them off on a holiday cookie tray. Covered...


Pretzel-Coated Chicken Nuggets

Chicken nuggets with a crushed pretzel crust have a guaranteed wow factor. Have them as a quick weeknight supper or...

Pretzel Dessert

34 reviews

Save both time and money with a big batch of this sweet and salty, creamy and crunchy treat. Any dessert...


Pretzel Gelatin Dessert

28 reviews

This is one of my mother's absolute favorite desserts. The salty pretzel crust is the perfect complement to the sweet...


Maple Pretzel Chicken

26 reviews

This unexpected combo delivers delicious results. The finer the pretzel crumb, the better. Larger pieces won't coat as well. —Tara...


Contest-Winning Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

1 review

I love the sweet-salty flavor of this pretty layered dessert. Sliced strawberries and gelatin top a smooth cream cheese filling...


Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad

28 reviews

Salty pretzels pair nicely with the sweet fruit in this refreshing layered salad. It’s a family favorite that is a...

Easy White Chocolate Party Mix

16 reviews

I get rave reviews every time I prepare this crispy combination of cereal, popcorn, pretzels, nuts and candies. Coated in...


Easy Peanut Butter & Pretzel Pie

9 reviews

My crispy, salty pretzel crust just begs for a creamy no-bake peanut butter filling and a layer of chocolate ganache....


Chocolate-Coated Pretzels

5 reviews

These pretty pretzels are simple to make and are great gifts any time of the year. —Virginia Chronic, Robinson, Illinois


Pineapple Pretzel Fluff

19 reviews

I often bring this salad to potlucks, and everyone goes crazy for the sweet and crunchy combination. Be sure to...


Ranch Snack Mix

33 reviews

This is a wonderful fast-to-fix munchie. The recipe makes tons and doesn't involve any cooking. It's a cinch to package...


Chunky Drop Cookies

2 reviews

The night before I make these drop cookies, I measure out the pretzels, peanuts, raisins and chocolate. Assembly goes quickly...


M&M Pretzel Cookies

3 reviews

Kids and grown-ups alike adore these sweet and crunchy no-bake cookies. Add more candy for lovers of M&M's, or toss...


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Cajun Party Mix Snack

5 reviews

"This is a crisp snack with punch," reports field editor Miriam Hershberger of Holmesville, Ohio. "Once you get started eating...


Buttery Onion Pretzels

3 reviews

"If you love the taste of onion, you'll love these zesty pretzels," writes Betty Claycomb of Alverton, Pennsylvania. "They're so...

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Cheesy Snack Mix

1 review

Our love for Mexican food inspired me to make party mix with taco seasoning. The flavor is so mild that...


Maple-Glazed Snack Mix

5 reviews

I haven’t met a kid yet that doesn’t love this mix! My three children especially enjoy it for snacks during...


Sweet ‘n’ Salty Party Mix

9 reviews

These crunchy munchies are sure to rank high with your family and friends. The combination of flavors gets this sweet...


Curried Cranberry Snack Mix

3 reviews

Pack this easy-to-make munchie in a sleek glass or acrylic canister adorned with cotton yarn, and it'll be ready to...


Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars

9 reviews

My secret to these rich no-bake bites? Pretzels in the crust. They add a salty crunch to the classic peanut...


Behr Track Cookie Bars

3 reviews

The holidays are the perfect time to indulge in these ooey-gooey, salty-sweet peanut butter bars. A lot of people comment...