Category: <span>Snack Recipes</span>

Saltine Cracker Toffee Recipe – Christmas Crack { 4 Ingredients}

by Karen Mendes | Cookie Recipes, Recipes, Snack Recipes | 0 Comments

One of the most popular things I make at the holidays is Saltine Cracker Toffee which is also known as Christmas Crack. Everyone LOVES it. And I love to make it because it only has 4 ingredients - so it's easy to put together - but the best part is it takes about 10 minutes to make! Christmas Crack - AKA Saltine Cracker Toffee Recipe 2 Sticks of butter (1 cup) brown sugar (dark or light, I used light brown) - 1 cup baking chocolate chips - semi-sweet, milk chocolate or dark chocolate - whichever you prefer - 1 bag Saltine Crackers (store brand is fine) 1 - 2 packages depending on the size of your cooking sheet Aluminum foil or Parchment paper Cooking Spray Preheat over to 425. Then prep...

Oreo Caramel Apples Recipe

by Karen Mendes | Fall, Halloween, Recipes, Snack Recipes | 0 Comments

Looking for a quick yet fun after school treat for the kids that you can whip up in no time? How about oreo caramel apples? I bet the kids would love them and knowing there is an apple underneath all that oreo caramel goodness, will make me happy. Try these Oreo Caramel Apples any day or for your Halloween party! Oreo Caramel Apples Recipe The best apple to use in this recipe is a Pink Lady apple. Before you start you must prepare the apple. First remove the wax coating from the apples by dipping them in boiling water mixed with a splash of vinegar for a few seconds. Remove and dry them and then allow them to cool completely. Next, push the round stick into the bottom of...

M&M Caramel Apples Recipe

by Karen Mendes | Fall, Halloween, Recipes, Snack Recipes | 0 Comments

I love candy apples and so do my girls. Yesterday I shared a recipe for Oreo Caramel Apples and today I have another candy apple recipe - M&M Caramel Apples! These M&M Caramel Apples are super simple to make and the kids will have fun helping you add the M&M's! M&M Caramel Apples The best apples to use in this recipe is a Pink Lady apple. Before you start you must prepare the apple. First remove the wax coating from the apples by dipping them in boiling water mixed with a splash of vinegar for a few seconds. Remove and dry them and then allow them to cool completely. Next, push the round stick into the bottom of each apple. This recipe makes 8 large apples. Caramel...

14 Tasty After School Snacks

by Karen | DIY, Kid Stuff, Recipes, Snack Recipes, Summer | 1 Comment

I don't know about your kids, but when my girls walk through the door after school, the first thing they say is "I'm hungry"! Without a doubt it happens each time. I don't even get a 'Hi Mom!'. If you have hungry kids after school, check out these snacks that are perfect for after school. Tasty After School Snacks String Cheese Pencils | Money Wise Moms – These cute pencil look alikes will please your kids and give them a neat snack to show off at school or at home! Homemade Mango Fruit Roll-Ups | Just a Taste – This is a great way to make sure your child is getting a serving of fruit every day! DIY Frushi | Kids Activities – These are super cute and will encourage your child to eat...

Chewbacca Granola Bars Recipe – A Fun Star Wars Treat

by Karen Mendes | Recipes, Snack Recipes, Star Wars | 0 Comments

We are huge Disney and Star Wars fans and we recently took a trip to Disney World to visit Galaxy's Edge. It was AMAZING. They did an incredible job recreating Star Wars. My husband, oldest daughter, and oldest stepson are HUGE Star Wars fans and they could have spent all their time in Galaxy's Edge. I grew up with Star Wars. My brother had all the Star Wars playsets and I was his playmate. I don't remember minding that much as it was fun. A couple of years ago I even met a stormtrooper and R2D2 while on a press trip. In honor of this Galaxy's Edge, I have a fun treat that you can make with the kids - Chewbacca Granola Bars! Aren't these Chewbacca Granola Bars adorable? They are...

How to Make Crustless Pizza with the Dash Mini Heart Waffle Maker

by Karen M | Amazon, Fun Finds, HOT Deals, Quick Recipes, Snack Recipes, Valentine's Day Ideas! | 0 Comments

Make Crustless Pizza with the Dash Mini Heart Waffle Maker Dash makes a mini Heart Waffle maker which would be perfect for making mini little crustless pizzas! Make waffles or crustless pizzas into the shape of a heart for a fun treat! Instructions for Crustless Pizza in the Dash Mini Heart Waffle Maker Spray both the top and the bottom with Pam. Then put shredded mozzarella cheese on the bottom. Then add a little pizza sauce on top of the cheese. Not much because it will spread out. Then add pepperoni or whatever topping you would like. Finally, close the dash and let it all melt together. These won't take very long so be sure to check after a few minutes to see if they are done. These...

Saltine Cracker Toffee Recipe – Christmas Crack

by Karen Mendes | Cookie Recipes, Recipes, Snack Recipes | 0 Comments

One of the most popular things I make at the holidays is Saltine Cracker Toffee which is also known as Christmas Crack. Everyone LOVES it. And I love to make it because it only has 4 ingredients - so it's easy to put together - but the best part is it takes about 10 minutes to make! Christmas Crack - AKA Saltine Cracker Toffee Recipe 2 Sticks of butter (1 cup) brown sugar (dark or light, I used light brown) - 1 cup baking chocolate chips - semi-sweet, milk chocolate or dark chocolate - whichever you prefer - 1 bag Saltine Crackers (store brand is fine) 1 - 2 packages depending on the size of your cooking sheet Aluminum foil or Parchment paper Cooking Spray Preheat over to 425. Then prep...

Back To School Rice Krispies Recipe

by Karen Mendes | Kid Stuff, Lunch Recipes, Recipes, Snack Recipes | 0 Comments

Believe it or not, the kids are really excited to go back to school in a few weeks. They don't see all their friends over the summer so they are looking forward to getting back in touch with everyone. Both of my girls are very social but also good students and they enjoy school... at least now! I'm sure as they head into middle school, that'll be a different story. In honor of the kids going back to school, here is a fun recipe that the kids can help you make. Back to School Rice Krispies Treats. They are super colorful and fun to celebrate the back to school season! These are perfect to whip up for an after school treat. We love making these and we like to add different toppings...

Lemon Pie in a Cup – Quick and Easy Snacks

by Karen Mendes | Dessert Recipes, Product Review, Quick Recipes, Recipes, Snack Recipes | 19 Comments

This shop was compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertisers but has been updated since then. All opinions are mine alone. Lemon Pie in a Cup Summer just started and I know it's going to go by fast. It's the fastest season ever. It's amazing how fast the summer goes by. My girls are teens now, but they are home all the time and always looking to snack. I'm always on the lookout for simple snack recipes that I can quickly put together any day of the week. Even though they are girls, they are always hungry! My kids love cool whip on anything! And I can't say I blame them because it's yummy. I was trying to think of something I can whip together for them to bring smiles to...

Tomato Recipes for Those Extra Tomatoes from Your Garden

by Karen | DIY, Gardening, Recipes, Snack Recipes, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetable Recipes | 0 Comments

If you have a garden I'm going to guess it's bursting with tomatoes right now. I know mine is! I love garden tomatoes, especially cherry and grape tomatoes and we have so many right now. While I love to share, I hate to give away all the fruits of my labor. Here are 13 tomato recipes to help you enjoy all the red deliciousness that your garden has given you! 13 Tomato Recipes Tomato Rosemary Bacon Tart| Flour on My Face – This is a gorgeous, easy, and tasty way to use up your tomatoes! Copycat Panera Bread Tomato Bisque Soup | Mom Foodie – Tomato soup is my husband’s favorite meal in the winter or on colder days. He always eats it with grilled cheese to dunk it in. Tomato Basil Queso...

Cinnamon & Sugar Crunchy Bites with Good Cook Sweet Creations Tools

by Karen Mendes | Product Review, Recipes, Snack Recipes | 4 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Good Cook but my opinions are 100% my own! My family loves anything with cinnamon and sugar on it so when I received some products from Sweet Creations and Good Cook I almost instantly had an idea to make a super quick and yummy treat for my family and I'm hoping you'll enjoy it too! Being a Good Cook Kitchen Expert, they send me products to use in my kitchen each month. This month I was able to choose from 3 different Sweet Creations kits. I choose the kit below because they were tools I don't already have in my kitchen, so I figured they would be perfect for me to try out. I received the Sweet Creations Pastry Wheel, Baking Mat and Decorating Bottles. I then...