20 Sweet & Salty Snacks To Keep Your Kids Entertained All Summer Long

In the heat of summer, nothing satisfies quite like a fruit popsicle. This classic strawberry version is big on fruit flavor and not too sweet.

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Popcorn lovers are going to go (pea)nuts for this one. Store-bought caramel sauce, honey, and roasted peanuts get tossed with popcorn and baked until crisp and crunchy in this perfect snack.

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In this recipe, Jell-O packets get a touch of citric acid added to them to boost that necessary tart flavor, before lemon-coated grapes are tossed in the Jell-O mixtures. The result is a sweet-tart bite that just might rival your favorite candy.

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This isn't just a quesadilla filled with mozz and pepperoni. It's topped with the works and looks JUST like an actual pizza. Plus, it's so easy to make, and even easier to customize. The result is an extra-cheesy appetizer or easy, kid-friendly snack that your family will ask for again and again.

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The joys of making these copycat mall-favorite pretzels is that they require basic ingredients you likely already have: flour, yeast, milk, butter, sugar, and cinnamon. They’re plush, buttery, and very sweet with a hint of salt.

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If you're looking for the perfect low-lift summer treat, you really can't beat a float, and this one that combines everything you love about a Shirley Temple with creamy vanilla ice cream is tops.

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If you're looking for more of a salty snack than a main dish, then upgrade your taco Tuesday with this taco-inspired popcorn. You might think that we're using taco seasoning here, but the secret ingredient is even better—crushed Doritos.

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The Wendy’s Frosty is a cross between a milkshake and a soft-serve ice cream. Our version is thinner, but it has the same satisfying fluffiness, mild chocolate flavor, and you can still enjoy it with a spoon.

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Held together by pepperoni, these mac & cheese bites are a pizza lover's dream. Creamy mac, pepperoni, and plenty of Parm combine to create a best-of-both-worlds treat.

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While this party appetizer might seem straight forward, this recipe truly nails it. I added an extra ingredient to this last-minute app that may seem basic, but really takes this recipe over-the-top in my book. Whether you make them completely classic or with a creative twist, follow these top tips to ace this staple snack

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Kudos Bar were chocolatey, peanut buttery, crisp yet chewy, after-school snacks that took the 90s by storm. While you can’t find them in stores anymore, my no-bake copycat Kudos Bars are even better than I remember. The secret lies in the gooey, caramel-like sauce and using both rice cereal and oats for that beloved crispy texture.

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Here at Delish, we love a fast food copycat. And that goes double for this In-N-Out dupe. Our Animal-style fries are just as good, and quick as the original with crispy golden shoestring fries covered with American cheese slices, grilled onions, and creamy Thousand Island-esque dressing.

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Is there anything more nostalgic than a bubbling, cheesy Hot Pocket? As an easy game day appetizer or quick but satisfying snack, these pockets of saucy, pizza-inspired goodness are hard to beat.

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These banana split pops take the classic dessert and break it down into a convenient, hand-held snack. Featuring frozen bananas, a hard chocolate coating, whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles, and a cherry, these sweets are a summer snacking dream.

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Good news for Pizza Roll lovers everywhere. The fastest way to make them is also the best way to make! Your air fryer cooks them up in just 8 minutes while making them the crispiest they've ever been.

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This salty-sweet, super easy snack is as adorable as it is delicious. Popcorn combines with white chocolate, food coloring, and a mix of Oreos and mini chocolate chip cookies for true cookie lovers dream.

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Think of this super simple snack as a classed-up French toast. Our yogurt toast involves topping bread with a shortcut egg-yogurt “custard” and your choice of topping to create a slightly sweet, fancy-ish treat with barely any effort.

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We've all been there: You're craving homemade pizza, but you want it fast—no time to deal with rolling out finicky pizza dough. The solution? Grab a loaf of French bread and get ready for the pizza hack of a lifetime.

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Here’s an even faster, easier way to make a big batch of chocolate chip cookies. Cookie brittle is crispy, buttery pieces that are baked as one big piece and broken into bites after baking rather than needing to scoop out individual portions.

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