48 Recipes for That Start with a Bag of Pretzels

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48 Recipes for That Start with a Bag of Pretzels1/48 Strawberry Pretzel Pie 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Pretzel Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cool no-bake strawberry pie is the perfect cure for your sweet tooth, especially in summer. Made with pantry staples, it is as easy as pie to make and has become one of my most requested warm-weather treats. —Shauna Havey, Roy, Utah 2/48 Chocolate-Covered Pretzels 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate-Covered Pretzels Recipe photo by Taste of

My crispy, salty pretzel crust just begs

Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 20 pretzels Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These chocolate-covered pretzels came from my grandma, who loves to make candy and treats for my students. I have followed in her footsteps and make these for people at work and for other family members. —Aimee Worth, Fair Oaks, California 3/48 Easy Peanut Butter & Pretzel Pie 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Peanut Butter & Pretzel Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My crispy, salty pretzel crust just begs

for a creamy no-bake peanut butter filling and a layer of chocolate ganache

for a creamy no-bake peanut butter filling and a layer of chocolate ganache. — Gina Nistico, Taste of Home Food Editor 4/48 Chocolate Caramel Cookies 14 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Caramel Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my favorite recipe for bake sales and bazaars. Each delightfully sweet chocolate cookie has a fun caramel surprise in the middle, thanks to Rolo candy. Dipped in pecans before baking, they look so nice that they sell in a hurry. —Melissa Vannoy, Childress,

It’s easy to put together and the freezer does all the work

Texas 5/48 Frozen Margarita Mousse 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Who doesn’t love a frozen margarita? This creamy frozen mousse combines ready-to-drink margarita mix and whipped topping (you could use this whipped topping substitute instead). It’s easy to put together and the freezer does all the work. Garnish with additional crushed pretzels and kosher salt to enhance the sweet and salty flavor. —Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas 6/48 Fruit Pizza 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 20 servings Go to

They start with premade cookie dough, making them super simple

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These pretty fruit pizzas have been a hit every time I’ve served them. They start with premade cookie dough, making them super simple. —Janet O’Neal, Poplar Bluff, Missouri 7/48 Kiddie Crunch Mix 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 6 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This no-bake snack mix is a delightful treat for kids, and you can easily increase the amount to fit your needs. Place in individual bags, or pour some into colored ice cream cones for a fun presentation. —Kara de la Vega,

My secret to these rich no-bake bites?

Santa Rosa, California 8/48 Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My secret to these rich no-bake bites? Pretzels in the crust. They add a salty crunch to the classic peanut butter and chocolate pairing. —Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia 9/48 Chocolate-Dipped Pretzel Rods 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings about 4-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Kids of all ages enjoy making and eating these fun

The decorated pretzels are a pretty gift in a cellophane bag or a glass jar

treats. The decorated pretzels are a pretty gift in a cellophane bag or a glass jar. —Kay Waters, Benld, Illinois 10/48 Crunchy Chocolate Clusters 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: 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 treat. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California 11/48 Chai Truffle Tart 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My

Truffles on top make it extra indulgent

chai-flavored tart boasts chocolate and caramel layers tucked inside a salty pretzel crust. Truffles on top make it extra indulgent. —Chantal Bourbon, Montreal, Quebec 12/48 Strawberry-Lime Bars 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry-Lime Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our family loves fresh strawberries, so I look for different ways to use them. This tempting, yummy dessert has sweet strawberries, tart lime and salty pretzels. —Alexandra Barnett, Forest, Virginia 13/48 Loaded-Up Pretzel Cookies 76 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time

35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Coconut, M&M’s and salty, crunchy pretzels make these loaded cookies unlike any you’ve ever tasted—or resisted. —Jackie Ruckwardt, Cottage Grove, Oregon 14/48 White Chocolate Chex Mix 49 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved White Chocolate Chex Mix Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 5 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You won’t be able to stop eating this irresistible white chocolate party mix. The light, sweet coating is great over cereal, peanuts, pretzels and M&M’s. —Norene Wright, Manilla, Indiana 15/48 Chocolate Caramel Hazelnut

Pie 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love chocolate, caramel and hazelnuts, so I came up with a recipe that has all three. If you don’t have a food processor, place crust ingredients in a zip-top freezer bag and smash with a rolling pin. —Debbie Anderson, Mount Angel, Oregon 16/48 Halloween Party Mix 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 4 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: “This colorful snack mix has a light

Be sure to add the pretzel mixture right before serving to keep it crispy

coating that also makes it perfect for gatherings,” notes field editor Jeanette Urbom of Overland Park, Kansas. 17/48 Pineapple Fluff 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MOLLY BOLTON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I often bring this salad to potlucks, and everyone goes crazy for the sweet and crunchy combination. Be sure to add the pretzel mixture right before serving to keep it crispy. —Beth Olby, Ashland, Wisconsin 18/48 Pretzel Bark Candy Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings about 2 pounds Go to

The recipe makes a big batch and stores well

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I usually make this pretzel candy as a gift, but it’s also fun to share at office parties. The recipe makes a big batch and stores well. —Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania 19/48 Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad 30 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Salty pretzels pair nicely with the sweet fruit in this refreshing layered salad. It’s a family favorite that is a slam-dunk at potlucks. —Peggy Boyd, Northport, Alabama 20/48

A friend made these treats and gave them away in pretty canning jars

Peppermint Pretzel Dippers 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend made these treats and gave them away in pretty canning jars. The combination of sweet, salty and peppermint is just right. Try dipping them in white candy coating and rolling them in crushed candy canes for variety. —Michelle Krzmarzick, Torrance, California 21/48 Striped Chocolate Popcorn 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 17 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a bake sale last year, I wanted

to try something different

to try something different. I’d seen chocolate popcorn in a candy shop and thought I’d try making it. This recipe was a great success. —Mary Schmittinger, Colgate, Wisconsin 22/48 Sweet and Salty Chex Mix 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet and Salty Chex Mix Recipe photo by Sheri Silver for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings about 10 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These crunchy munchies are sure to rank high with your family and friends. The combination of flavors gets this sweet and salty chex mix recipe just right. —Candice Lumley, Charles

City, Iowa 23/48 Pecan Caramel Candies 35 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pecan Caramel Candies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Salty and sweet, these candies are the perfect little snack. Form a kitchen assembly line with your kids, and the making becomes just as fun as the eating. —Julie Wemhoff, Angola, Indiana 24/48 Pretzel-Topped Sweet Potatoes 29 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pretzel-Topped Sweet Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the

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