56 All-Time Best Fall Snack Recipes

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56 All-Time Best Fall Snack Recipes2/56 Pumpkin Snack Mix 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Snack Mix Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings about 5-1/2 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This yummy mix is so munchable, a bowl of it never lasts long. Feel free to use candy corn instead of the candy pumpkins—or a mix of both! —Shirley Engstrom, Genoa, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 216 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 223mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 3/56 Hot Spinach Spread with

Its colorful appearance makes a stunning addition to any buffet

Pita Chips 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 16 servings (4 cups spread) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Warm and cheesy, this spread is absolutely scrumptious served on toasted pita wedges. Its colorful appearance makes a stunning addition to any buffet. —Teresa Emanuel, Smithville, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup spread with 3 pita wedges: 231 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein. 4/56 Caramel Chex Mix 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Caramel Chex Mix Recipe photo by

Kayla Widmer for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 3 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This wonderfully crunchy snack is loaded with cereal, pretzels and nuts—and coated with a not-too-sweet brown sugar mixture. Package this up as gifts, or set out a bowl at your party and watch it disappear by the handful. —Samantha Moyer, Oskaloosa, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 383 calories, 27g fat (8g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 333mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. 5/56 Pretzel Sticks 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pretzel Sticks Recipe Recipe photo by Christine

They are fantastic fresh from the oven

Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 32 pretzel rods Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My kids and all their friends clamor for the large, chewy pretzel rods. They are fantastic fresh from the oven. —Lisa Shaw, Burnettsville, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 pretzel rod: 69 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 156mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 6/56 Warm Spiced Nuts 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Warm Spiced Nuts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the

Sometimes I stir in M&M’s to make it a sweet and salty snack

Recipe Creator: I like to set out bowls of spiced nuts when hosting holiday parties. Sometimes I stir in M&M’s to make it a sweet and salty snack. —Jill Matson, Zimmerman, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 231 calories, 22g fat (4g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. 7/56 Turtle Chips Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Salty-sweet, crunchy-chewy—so many sensations in one delectable bite. This is the absolute easiest recipe to make! Both kids and adults will be

reaching for this goodie

reaching for this goodie. —Leigh Ann Stewart, Hopkinsville, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 396 calories, 24g fat (7g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 223mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 8/56 Slow-Cooker Coconut Granola Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Coconut Granola Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 45 min Servings 6 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a versatile treat with a taste of the tropics. Change the recipe up a bit by using dried pineapples or other tropical fruits instead of cherries. —Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 343

I think of her every time I stir up these pumpkin-spiced nuts

calories, 19g fat (12g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein. 9/56 Spiced Nut Mix 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Spiced Nut Mix Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 10 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One Christmas, my good friend gave me this recipe and a sack of ingredients. I think of her every time I stir up these pumpkin-spiced nuts. —Patti Holland, Parker, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 134 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 87mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate

(11g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein

(11g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 10/56 Soft Giant Pretzels 45 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Soft Giant Pretzels Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 pretzels Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and our friends and family love these soft, chewy pretzels. Let the bread machine mix the dough, then all you have to do is shape and bake these fun snacks. —Sherry Peterson, Fort Collins, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 pretzel: 193 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 11/56 Cheddar-Pecan

For a change of pace, I fill goodie bags with my cheese crackers

Crisps 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 24 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Lots of holiday treats are sweet. For a change of pace, I fill goodie bags with my cheese crackers. The recipe has a large yield, but you can freeze the dough logs to bake later. —Heather Necessary, Shamokin Dan, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cracker: 27 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 19mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 12/56 Caramel Corn 34 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1

hour Servings about 5-1/2 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

hour Servings about 5-1/2 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My guests say they can’t stop eating my caramel corn! For our basketball party I fix enough to fill a big red tin with our team’s logo. The delectable syrup coats the popcorn well but isn’t sticky. —Sharon Landeen, Tucson, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 230 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 343mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 13/56 Nuts and Seeds Trail Mix 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 5 cups Go to Recipe

From the Recipe Creator: A filling blend of nuts, seeds, chocolate chips and dried fruit keeps you healthy by the handful. —Kristin Rimkus, Snohomish, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1/3 cup: 336 calories, 25g fat (6g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 96mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein. 14/56 Mustard Pretzel Nuggets 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 6 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This quick and fun snack is similar to the mustard pretzels you can buy at the store, but you can make it for a fraction of the price. It’s

a killer recipe for all kinds of parties and football gatherings

a killer recipe for all kinds of parties and football gatherings. —Sarah Mathews, Ava Missouri Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 204 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 411mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 15/56 Apple Salsa with Cinnamon Chips 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 cups salsa Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Both my husband and I were raised on farms, and we prefer home cooking to eating out. That works out fine since I love trying new recipes! I’ve served this apple

salsa as an appetizer and a snack

salsa as an appetizer and a snack. Plus, it’s sweet enough to be a dessert. It’s easy to transport besides. —Carolyn Brinkmeyer, Golden, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 4 chips with 1/4 cup salsa: 121 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 126mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 16/56 Old Bay Crispy Kale Chips 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here in East Hampton, NY, harvest time means big bunches of kale from local growers. These crunchy kale chips are delicious, super healthy and

easy to make

easy to make. I make them with seasoning to take the flavor up a notch. For extra zip, add a dash of cayenne pepper. —Luanne Asta, East Hampton, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 101 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 202mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 17/56 Chocolate Mocha Dusted Almonds Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to make recipes with nuts. These are chocolaty with a hint of coffee—elegant and

I give them away as gifts; I’ve even made them for wedding favors

addictive! I give them away as gifts; I’ve even made them for wedding favors. —Annette Scholz, Medaryville, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 3 tablespoons (about 17 almonds): 270 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 12mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein. 18/56 Vegetarian Buffalo Dip 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Vegetarian Buffalo Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 40 min Servings 6 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend made Buffalo chicken dip and that got me thinking about creating a vegetarian dip with the same flavors. This addictive

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