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Red, White and Blue Crunch Mix

My colorful snack mix makes a festive treat for a large group or potluck or even to bring as a grab-and-go snack for a parade. I took it to my school’s faculty lounge once and it was gone before recess! You can use different colored candy disks for various occasions. —Bonnie Darr, Flagstaff, AZ

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-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...


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...


Pretzel Polar Bears

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

Chocolate-Dipped Pretzel Rods

5 reviews

Kids of all ages enjoy making and eating these fun treats. The decorated pretzels are a pretty gift in a...


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...

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...


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...


Beer and Pretzel Caramels

3 reviews

Beer and pretzels are a natural combination—mix them with smooth caramel and you have an awesome candy. The guys will...


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...

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...


Turtle Snack Mix

A decadent turtle sundae I had at a restaurant inspired this sweet-salty snack mix. Just try to stop at one...


Crunchy Chocolate Clusters

1 review

This easy candy has a south-of-the-border flavor with cinnamon, chocolate and coffee. Sweet, salty and crunchy, it's a great no-bake...


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...