1Sour Patch Grapes
LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHYPut down that bag of candy! This magical recipe transforms green grapes into a sweet-and-sour snack that tastes suspiciously like Sour Patch Kids.
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2Funfetti Dip
PHOTO; ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLIST; MAKINZE GOREThis Funfetti cake-inspired dip tastes just like the Dunkaroos you grew up with. 😍 It's perfect served with everything from pretzels to Nilla wafers... you could even try it with fruit.
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3Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Lucy schaefferWhen you need a little energy boost, these peanut butter bites will give you new life. We wanted these protein balls to taste a little bit like cookie dough (😈), so we added some mini dark chocolate chips. Skip them if you're trying to limit sugar.
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4Homemade Kettle Corn
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAMNow you don’t have to wait for the carnival to come back to town! This sweet and salty combination makes for a deliciously sugary treat that’s perfect for movie night, an afternoon craving, or on the snack table at your next party.
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5Puppy Chow
LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHYPuppy chow (aka muddy buddies) is one of the easiest and most delicious snacks EVER, and it's super-kid-friendly to make too. Have older kids help with the microwaving the chocolate and peanut butter and mixing it with the Chex cereal, then place it into a resealable bag with the powdered sugar, and let younger kids get to shaking it all around.
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6Air Fryer GF Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
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7Strawberries 'n' Cream Granola Bars
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE 8Baked Plantain Chips
LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHYIf you love a wildly crunchy chip, plantains are the way to go. With a bit more fiber than your average spud chip, these plantain chips only require 3 ingredients. They're delicious on their own but can pair nicely with cinnamon sugar like we did here too.
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9Cherry Puff Pastry Pies
Sally QuinnNope, there's no need to make the dough from scratch, though of course you can if you'd like. But store-bought puff pastry = best cherry pie shortcut ever. Feel free to experiment with the fillings with whatever's in season.
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10Fruit Popsicles
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCEIn the heat of summer (or, tbh, when the radiator is bumping during the winter), nothing satisfies quite like a fruit pop. This classic strawberry version is big on fruit flavor and not too sweet. Try mixing it up with your fave fruits!
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11Chocolate-Covered Pretzels
Parker FeierbachDipping pretzels in chocolate is nothing revolutionary, but boy, are they good. Here's how to do it perfectly every time. Full disclaimer: This recipe yields A LOT. Feel free to halve the recipe, but we've never had a problem eating them all.
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12McDonald's Apple Pie
PARKER FEIERBACHOur copycat version of the McDonald's apple pie skips the deep fry and is baked instead for a better take on the restaurant favorite. We used puff pastry so you still get all of those flaky layers and buttery crust, all in a perfectly portable package.
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13Caramel Popcorn
Andrew BuiMaking from-scratch caramel corn couldn't be easier, but don't be hesitated to rush it—baking at a low temperature for about an hour is key to popcorn with that irresistible sweet crunch.
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14Chocolate Cuties
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15Air Fryer Cinnamon Apple Chips
Parker Feierbach Making your own apple chips is extremely easy—even without a fancy dehydrator. Our best tips for success are to pick the crispest apples you can (think Honeycrisp or Pink Lady, not Red Delicious or Fuji) and slice them as thinly as possible.
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16No-Bake Oatmeal Cookies
Parker feierbach Use the base of these impossible-to-mess-up no-bake cookies as your launchpad, then stir in some additions to make them your own. Unsweetened shredded coconut, almond extract, Nutella, and chopped nuts all add extra depth to these cookies.
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17Cannoli Chips & Dip
PHOTO; ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLIST; DREW AICHELEHoly cannoli, this dip is good! Making homemade cannoli is fun but time-consuming and can be hard to serve to a crowd. This chip & dip version is all the fun without the hassle.
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18Strawberry Shortcake Rice Krispies Treats
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19Chocolate Coconut Balls
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: JASON SCHREIBERIf you love Almond Joy candy bars, these chocolate coconut truffles are calling your name. Packed with toasted almonds and two kinds of coconut, they are chewy, nutty, and totally scrumptious. Oh... and did we mention they’re also covered in chocolate? 😋
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20Peanut Brittle
If you love sugar and peanut butter, peanut brittle is naturally a treat you should have on hand, always. Thankfully, it's not at all a complicated process, and you can make it right at home—with or without a candy thermometer!
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