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    Pumpkin Pie Hot Chocolate

    Pumpkin pie vodka hot chocolate is the ultimate holiday cocktail. Made in a slow cooker and perfect for feeding a crowd, this creamy twist on a classic is a must-make for the holidays! —Becky Hardin, St. Peters, Missouri

    Sea Salt Sticks

    When my daughter was in school, her class had a recipe exchange party. The kids would bring something to eat...


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    Air-Fryer Pizza Puffs

    I love pizza in any form so it seemed only logical to turn my pizza love into an appetizer. These...


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    Slow-Cooker Monkey Bread

    I often take this slow-cooker monkey bread to church potlucks—children and adults alike love it! The rum extract is optional....


    Savory Stuffed Cherry Peppers

    Our family's holiday dinners include a giant antipasto, and my mom's anchovy stuffed peppers are always the star dish. There...

    Slow-Cooker Banana Bread

    I love to use my slow cooker. I started to experiment with making bread in it so I wouldn’t have...


    Vegan Popcorn Seasoning

    This vegan popcorn seasoning will have everyone wanting more! It is a perfect base for experimenting with your favorite flavorings....

    Easy Puppy Chow

    This easy puppy chow recipe uses a whole package of cereal, so there's less messy measuring. And it makes enough...


    Green Tomato Salsa

    I came up with this green tomato salsa recipe so I could use up all the fresh tomatoes from my...


    Vegetarian Buffalo Dip

    A friend made Buffalo chicken dip and that got me thinking about creating a vegetarian dip with the same flavors....


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    Soft Beer Pretzel Nuggets

    What goes together better than beer and pretzels? Not much that I can think of. That’s why I put them...

    Pizza Oyster Crackers

    This quick and easy snack is a favorite of my kids. I always include a baggie in their lunch boxes....


    Burnt Peanuts

    As far as my family's concerned, I can't make burnt peanuts too often. In fact, I save pint jars throughout...


    Cheesy Snack Mix

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


    White Chocolate Cereal Clusters

    Just three ingredients and 3 minutes in the microwave are all it takes to make the season bright with this...


    Sweet & Spicy Peanuts

    With a caramel-like coating and a touch of heat from the hot sauce, these crunchy peanuts make a tasty anytime...

    Texas Snack Mix

    Make this fun, easy snack mix in the microwave for a treat anytime. Add extra red pepper sauce for more...


    Chocolate Popcorn Balls

    I've had this recipe for more than 20 years. They were good then...and just as great today! They're a fun...


    Slow Cooker Party Mix

    This mildly seasoned snack mix is always a party favorite. Served warm from a slow cooker, the munchable mixture is...


    Ultimate Caramel Chocolate Popcorn

    Have the munchies? They’re no match for this nutty caramel corn drizzled with melted chocolate. —Kim Forni, Claremont, New Hampshire


    Nutty Toffee Popcorn

    "I use holiday tins to deliver this sweetly coated popcorn-nut crunch to family and friends on my Christmas list," notes...


    Southern Spiced Pecans

    Pop these tasty pecans in your mouth...and you'll immediately want more. A mix of salty and sweet, the nuts are...


    Coconut Cashew Crunch

    The crunch is always a hit for Christmas snacking. It’s one of my husband’s favorites—and he says he doesn’t like...


    Spiced Party Peanuts

    Also a great gift, these seasoned nuts have just the right blend of spices, sugar and heat to kick up...


    Tex-Mex Popcorn

    Spicy Southwest seasoning makes this snackin'-good popcorn ideal for any fiesta. —Katie Rose, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

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    Indian Snack Mix

    I love curry, so I added it to a snack mix. It dissappeared quickly on a camping trip with friends....


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    Candied Pecans

    I pack these easy candied pecans in jars tied with pretty ribbon for family and friends. My granddaughter gave some...


    Vanilla Popcorn

    "This sweet crunchy snack is my family's favorite," writes Carolyn Roney of Scipio Center, New York. "For variety, substitute almond...


    Spicy Mixed Nuts

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


    Gingerbread Caramel Crunch

    If you love gingerbread, you won't be able to resist this crispy, crunchy popcorn. Munch it yourself or share it...