My grandma brought this recipe with her when she emigrated from Italy as a young wife and mother. It is still a family favorite. -Janet Eddy, Stockton, California
I make this as yearly tradition at holiday time in my home. I also make a batch of this to send to my brother for his care package that I send him when he is deployed. I will warn you, it is very spicy...
These seasoned nuts are so good, it's hard to stop eating them. I made them for gift baskets and got many compliments. They are perfect for the holidays but delicious to munch any time. -Jean Voan, Shepherd,...
"My mother makes these and they're fantastic," writes Audrey Stewart of Forest Hill, Maryland. "If you arrive at her house late, there might not be any left!"
These crunchy air-fryer cinnamon almonds are a spectacular treat to take to a party or gathering. They taste just like the roasted almonds you get at the fair. -Janice Thompson, Stacy, Minnesota
These peanut butter energy bars are made with natural ingredients, and there's no baking required! You can substitute sunflower seeds for the walnuts. Want more fiber? Add a little wheat germ. —Amy...
Store-bought crackers have nothing on these cheesy crisps. Make them in advance and keep them handy in an airtight container for anytime snacking.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Here's what you need: quick oat, all purpose flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, melted butter, semi sweet chocolate chips, soft caramel candies, heavy cream
This savory snack from Robin Boynton of Harbor Beach, Michigan tastes just like store-bought bagel chips...and it's a great way to use up leftover bagels.
I like giving spiced nuts as holiday gifts. This slow cooker recipe with ginger and cinnamon is so good, you just might use it all year long. -Yvonne Starlin, Westmoreland, Tennessee
For years I've taken this snack to our church retreat in two containers-one for each night-so it doesn't all disappear the first night. Other church members tell us that if we can't attend, we should just...
We're huge Notre Dame fans, and we tailgate. A lot! This is one of those recipe that is a sure fit hit with the kids and the adults. Sometimes we get crazy and add other "pizza" type ingredients like olives,...
What slow cookers do for soups and stews, they'll do for mixed nuts, too. The scent of spices is delightful, and the nuts are delicious. -Stephanie Loaiza, Layton, Utah
Here's a reader recipe so fast and fun the kids can help you put it together! It makes a great little present for their teachers, coaches or scout leaders-or to wrap up and keep on hand for unexpected...
A sweet, crunchy, lighter alternative to traditional caramel corn, this can't-stop-eatin'-it treat won't stick to fingers or teeth! Wonderful for gifts, too. -Lois Ward, Puslinch, Ontario
Light and crisp whole wheat crackers you can easily make at home. Using a pasta machine to roll out dough helps to make an amazingly thin cracker worthy of the store-bought kind. Enjoy!
These homemade pretzels never last long around our house. My kids love to make them...and eat them! I serve them to company with a variety of dips, such as pizza sauce, ranch dressing, spinach dip or hot...
I pick my walnuts from a local tree, clean them and crack them myself-this recipe is worthy of my hard-won walnuts! The rich, buttery taste will fool you, as there's not a drop of butter in them. Not overly...
Instead of the usual savory cereal snack mix, this version gets just the right amount of sweetness from brown sugar and corn syrup. -Barbara Strohbehn, Gladbrook, Iowa
Here is a sweet snack mix that is delicious and colorful. Saltiness and sweetness is the best combination! Don't be afraid of trying other cereals, candy or nuts. Salted almonds, granola, or, butterscotch...
These bars are full of crunchy seeds, wheat germ, and rolled oats for fiber, and protein. Since they keep in the freezer for months, I love to grab them straight from the freezer and pack them for snacks...
What's more fun than a pizza puff? Skip the kind sold in the frozen aisle and try this homemade version. You can substitute any meat or vegetable for the pepperoni and any cheese for the mozzarella. -Vivi...
Dawn Fagerstrom of Warren, Minnesota says kids and adults find these sweet and crunchy puffs habit-forming. "They make a perfect late-night snack and travel well when you're on the run."
I call these my Jack Daniels Pecans. The subtlety spiked buttery coating makes them an addictive little nosh during a holiday cocktail hour. -Jennifer Schoonover, Trimble, Missouri