Step into a little kitchen magic with these Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Magic Wands. Every bite is a delightful mix of textures and flavors — the crunchy pretzel gives way to soft, chewy caramel, all wrapped in smooth, rich chocolate. It’s the perfect sweet and salty nibble in every bite, guaranteed to make snack time feel enchanted.

These wands aren’t just delicious, they’re a feast for the eyes too. A dusting of edible glitter catches the light and gives each wand a truly witchy sparkle, making them feel like something straight out of a wizard’s spellbook. Swirls of black oil-based coloring in the chocolate add subtle “wood-grain” details, so each wand looks unique and handcrafted.

Fun to make and fun to share, these wands are perfect for Halloween parties, Harry Potter movie nights, or just a magical snack to enjoy at home. They can be displayed in tall jars, tucked into treat bags, or arranged on a dessert table to add a little extra enchantment to the celebration.

Whether you’re a kid, a grown-up, or just a kid at heart, these Magic Wands Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods are a simple, playful, and totally magical treat that will have everyone reaching for seconds.

If you want to make them extra festive, you can sprinkle on Halloween candies or colorful sprinkles for a playful, seasonal twist. It turns your wands into a Halloween dessert centerpiece that’s fun and festive, perfect for parties, and less witchy if you’re going for a lighter, playful vibe.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• They’re easy and fun to make! No special candy skills needed
• The sweet and salty combo is irresistible
• Totally customizable! Add glitter, colored drizzle, or themed sprinkles
• They’re great for parties, gifts, or Halloween dessert tables
• Perfect for Harry Potter fans or anyone who loves a little kitchen magic
• You can make them ahead of time and they keep beautifully

Ingredients For Magic Wands – Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods:

• 12 pretzel rods
• 12 soft caramels, unwrapped
• 2 cups chocolate almond bark or brown candy melts
• Optional black oil based food coloring for wood like streaks
• Optional edible glitter or shimmer dust

Ingredient amounts and entire recipe directions in recipe card below with print option!

Suggestions:

Serve your chocolate pretzel wands in a cauldron bowl, display them in a tall glass jar like potion sticks, or tuck them into treat bags labeled “Wand Shoppe.” They make magical additions to Halloween dessert boards, Harry Potter parties, or wizard themed birthdays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip the caramel? You can, but the caramel adds that realistic wand texture and gives extra flavor.

How long do they take to set? Usually about 15 to 20 minutes at room temperature.

Can I make these ahead of time? Absolutely. They’re great make ahead treats and hold up beautifully for parties.

What’s the best way to add edible glitter? Once the chocolate is fully dry, lightly brush or sprinkle it on. I also like the pump spray bottles.

Tips & Tricks for the Perfect Magic Wands – Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods

• Oil based food coloring only!! Water based colors will cause chocolate to seize!
• Want color? Try dipping some wands in white candy melts and tinting them with pink or blue oil based food coloring for a fairy or ice queen theme
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days
• Wrap each wand in cellophane with ribbon for party favors

MORE Witch Themed Recipes:

• Witch Broom Halloween Biscuit Donuts
• No Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Witch Cauldrons
• Melting Witch Brownies

Magic Wands – Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods

Magic Wands - Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 3 minutes

Total Time: 3 minutes

Turn your kitchen into a little candy workshop with these Magic Wands made from chocolate-dipped pretzel rods! Whether you’re planning a Harry Potter movie night, a Halloween party, or just a fun baking day with the kids, these edible wands are a hit. Sweet, salty, sparkly, and just a little bit magical! They’re the perfect no-bake treat.

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Ingredients

• 12 pretzel rods
• 12 soft caramels, unwrapped
• 2 cups chocolate almond bark or brown candy melts
• Optional black oil based food coloring for wood like streaks
• Optional edible glitter or shimmer dust

Instructions

Wrap the wands
Warm each caramel in your hands until pliable, then roll and stretch it into a thin rope (think a soft “worm” shape). Wrap it around each pretzel rod, spiraling down about halfway to create that knotted, wood grain wand texture.
Melt the chocolate/candy melts
Melt your almond bark or candy melts according to the package directions.
Add the magic swirl
For a realistic wand effect, swirl in a few drops of black oil based coloring. Don’t mix it completely, it should look slightly marbled, giving your chocolate a rustic, enchanted look.
Dip and Dry
Dip each pretzel rod into the melted chocolate / melted candy melts, turning to coat evenly. Tap gently to remove excess chocolate, then lay each wand on parchment paper.
Add sparkle
Once the chocolate sets, lightly dust or sprinkle on edible glitter. It’s the perfect finishing touch.

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Welcome to 2025’s #HalloweenTreatsWeek event!

This is our 8th year doing #HalloweenTreatsWeek … has it really been 8 years? Wow!

#HalloweenTreatsWeek is a Halloween blogging event that is hosted by Angie from Big Bear’s Wife every October. This event is an online, week-long event that is filled with some amazingly wicked Halloween treats and recipes from some fantastic Halloween-loving bloggers!

Make Sure to check out all of the fun Halloween recipes that we’re sharing this week!

• Witches Brew Risotto from Big Bear’s Wife
• Magic Wands-Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods from Semi Homemade Recipes
• Melting Witch Fudge from Southern Halloween Queen
• Halloween Taco Dip from Cheese Curd In Pardise
• Halloween Deviled Eggs from Jen Around the World
• Chocolate Haystack Werewolf Paws from Savory Moments
• Graveyard Brownies from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
• Cookies and Scream Cupcakes from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
• Skull Lava Cakes from The Spiffy Cookie
• Pumpkin Shaped Cheeseball from Art of Natural Living
• Monster Meat Pie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
• Harry Potter Pumpkin Pasties from For the Love of Food

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Perfect for Gifting!

This mix makes a thoughtful (and delicious) gift! Package it in small treat bags, mason jars, or colorful containers, then tie on one of my free printable gift tags. They add a personal, handmade touch without any extra fuss.

I have 4 designs for you to pick from!

Click the Design you Like and It’ll open a PDF that you can print out

DOWNLOAD THE STITCH TROPICAL SNACK MIX GIFT TAG HERE

DOWNLOAD THE TROPICAL SNACK MIX GIFT TAG HERE

DOWNLOAD THE TROPICAL FLOWER GIFT TAG

DOWNLOAD THE TROPICAL FLOWER GIFT TAG

I thought I would add in Stitch to some of the tags because #1 – Tropical Vibes and Stitch go hand in hand. #2 – the new Stitch Movie is coming out soon!

What Other Things Could I Add To This Tropical Snack Mix?

You could add things like:

• macadamia nuts
• dried cranberries
• dried papaya
• pretzels
• pineapple without chocolate
• almonds
• chocolate chips
• white chocolate chips

MORE Snack Mix Recipes:

• Smore Popcorn Snack Mix
• Peanut Butter Jelly Trail Mix
• Leprechaun Bait Snack Mix

MORE Tropical Recipes:

• Pina Colada Poke Cake
• Spam Musubi – Hawaii Eats
• Loco Moco

Tropical Snack Mix

Tropical Snack Mix

Yield: 6 cups

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

This easy tropical snack mix is the perfect sweet and salty treat for summer parties, road trips, or thoughtful DIY gifts. Made with dried fruit, nuts, and a touch of sweetness, it’s ready in minutes and always a crowd-pleaser. Download the free printable gift tags to make this snack mix a fun and festive homemade gift!

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Ingredients

• 2 cups roasted cashews
• 7 ounces dried mango slices, cut into small pieces
• 1 cup yogurt covered raisins
• 2 cups banana chips
• 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
• 7 ounce dried pineapples *dipped in chocolate*, cut into small pieces.

Instructions

1. Just toss all the ingredients together in a large bowl and give it a gentle mix. That’s it!
2. Store it in an airtight container, or portion it into small bags or jars for gifting.

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Tips, Tricks, and Variations

Holiday idea: Add red and green sprinkles for Christmas, pastel candy for Easter, or candy corn for Halloween.

Make it a mix-in bar: Let kids or guests add their own toppings like crushed cookies, sprinkles, or peanut butter chips.

Use white chocolate: For a fun twist, drizzle with white chocolate or a combo of milk and dark.

Add sea salt: A light sprinkle of flaky sea salt takes this over the top.

Storage & Gifting Ideas:

Store your snack mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For gifting, scoop it into clear treat bags, tie with ribbon, and attach a cute tag. It’s a great homemade favor or sweet surprise for friends and neighbors.

This Smore Popcorn Snack Mix is the kind of recipe that’s so simple, you’ll wonder why you didn’t make it sooner. It’s the perfect mix of sweet, salty, chewy, and crunchy—all in one bite. Whether you’re hosting a party, making a lunchbox treat, or just craving something sweet, this semi-homemade recipe will become a fast favorite.

FAQs Section :

Can I make this snack mix ahead of time?
Yes! This mix can be made up to 3 days in advance. Store it in an airtight container at room temperature. For best texture, avoid refrigerating—it can make the popcorn chewy.

What kind of popcorn should I use?
You can use any plain or lightly salted popcorn—microwave, bagged, or air-popped. Avoid heavily buttered popcorn as it can make the mix greasy.

Can I use a different cereal instead of Golden Grahams?
Golden Grahams are ideal because they mimic graham crackers, but you can substitute with Cinnamon Toast Crunch, graham cracker pieces, or even Teddy Grahams for a fun twist.

Can I add other ingredients?
Absolutely! This recipe is super flexible. Try adding crushed graham crackers, white chocolate chips, caramel bits, or even pretzels for a salty crunch.

MORE S‘more Recipes

• No Churn S’mores Ice Cream
• Chocolate Banana S’mores Dip
• Frozen S’mores
• Homemade S’mores Poptarts
• S’mores Bread Pudding

MORE Snack Mix Recipes:

• ABC 123 Snack Mix
• Ghostly Sweet and Salty Snack Mix
• Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Chex Mix
• Buddy The Elf Sweet Maple Chex Mix
• Reindeer Food Snack Mix

Smore Popcorn Snack Mix

Smore Popcorn Snack Mix

Yield: 10 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

This Smore Popcorn Snack Mix brings the flavor of summer camping straight to your snack table—with no need to build a fire. Whip it up in under 10 minutes and watch it disappear even faster!

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Ingredients

• 10 cups popped popcorn
• 2 cups Golden Grahams cereal
• 3 cups Mini marshmallows, divided
• 2 cups Milk Chocolate Chips
• 12 ounces Chocolate Candy Melts
• 6 Crushed Graham Crackers

Instructions

1. Pop the popcorn and gather everything in one place. Microwave or bagged works great but I really like to pop the kernels on the stove to get a plain popcorn for this snack mix
2. Place a piece of parchment paper over a baking sheet.
3. Pour popped popcorn in a single layer on the parchment paper.
4. Sprinkle Golden Grahams, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips over the popcorn.
5. Melt candy melts (30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring in between) and drizzle over the top.
6. While the candy melts are still wet, sprinkle on crushed graham crackers and mini marshmallows.
7. Allow the chocolate to cool and harden slightly before serving.

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• ½ cup Teriyaki Baste and Glaze
• 2 cups shredded Chicken
• 1 tablespoon Mayo
• 6-8 slices Swiss cheese
• 12 pack Hawaiian rolls
• Melted butter
• parsley (optional)

Ingredient amounts and entire recipe directions in recipe card below with print option!

Teriyaki Baste and Glaze – I use Kikkoman Teriyaki Baste and Glaze

Shredded Chicken – You can use leftover chicken, cook 2 chicken breast and shred them or use the meat from a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.

Mayo – I used Dukes

Swiss Cheese – I used Sargento Sliced Swiss Cheese

Hawaiian Rolls – Kings Hawaiian Sweet Rolls

Melted Butter – Food Lion Brand (but any brand is fine)

Parsley (optional)

These are also great reheated.

What Kind Of Rolls Are Best For Sliders?

A soft, slightly sweet Hawaiian roll is ideal for these sliders.

I love using the sweet King’s Hawaiian Rolls! I also noticed that there were some savory Hawaiian rolls at the store the other day, I bet those would be great too.

What Kind Toppings Should I Serve With These?

At first I was going to top these sliders with lettuce and tomato. However, after I made them, I decided that they didn’t really need any other toppings.

You could still however, top them with green lettuce, ripe tomatoes and pickles!

More Slider Recipes:

• Baked Meatball Sliders
• THANKSGIVING LEFTOVER SLIDERS
• Air Fryer Stuffed Cheeseburger Sliders
• Cheeseburger Sliders

More Teriyaki Flavored Recipes:

• Salmon-Honey Teriyaki
• Quick and Easy Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowl for Busy Weeknights
• Teriyaki Chicken Foil Packets
• Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Bites

Chicken Teriyaki Swiss Cheese Sliders

Chicken Teriyaki Swiss Cheese Sliders

Yield: 12 sliders

Score big with your friends and family during game day with these mouthwatering chicken teriyaki Swiss cheese sliders. Find out how to create the perfect game day snack that will have everyone cheering for more. Not only are these great for game day but they're perfect for an easy lunch or dinner!

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Ingredients

• ½ cup Teriyaki Baste and Glaze
• 2 cups shredded Chicken
• 1 tablespoon Mayo
• 6-8 slices Swiss cheese
• 12 pack Hawaiian rolls
• Melted butter
• parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Split the rolls horizontally.
3. Lay the bottom half of the onto a baking sheet and spread mayo over bottom cut sections of bread.
4. Mix Teriyaki sauce and shredded chicken together.
5. Spread over the bottom half of the rolls.
6. Top with slices of Swiss cheese.
7. Add top rolls on top of cheese.
8. Place into the oven for about 10-15 minutes to heat and melt cheese.
9. Remove from oven and brush tops of buns with melted butter.
10. Cut and serve.

Notes

These are great, reheated too.

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I’m not big on making food for football games or “game day” but I know a lot of y’all are and I think that our Buffalo Chicken Crescent Rolls are great not only for lunch or a snack but also perfect for parties and game day!

Great on their own and great dipped in ranch!

Ingredients For Buffalo Chicken Crescent Rolls:

• shredded chicken, cooked
• cream cheese, softened
• Buffalo sauce
• chopped cilantro OR parsley
• raw crescent roll dough

Ingredient amounts and entire recipe directions in recipe card below with print option!

Which Brands Did I Use For These Buffalo Chicken Crescent Rolls?

Sometimes when it comes to Semihomemade recipe that use packaged foods to create meals, the brands of items can make or break a dish. I don’t think this ALWAYS happens but I do know that not all packaged items are created equally.

Shredded Chicken – any chicken will work for this recipe. You can grab a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store, roast up a whole chicken or even used canned chicken.

Cream Cheese – normally always use Philadelphia cream cheese but for baked recipes like this I think store brand works just as fine.

Buffalo sauce – I loe using my homemade buffalo sauce for my buffalo chicken recipes however, if you don’t want to use homemade sauce the bottled buffalo wing sauce from Sweet Baby Ray’s (Buffalo) is really good.

Chopped cilantro OR parsley – we’re using dried for this recipe, so any brand works.

Raw crescent roll dough – I can’t lie. I will use whatever is on sale haha but Pillsbury™ Crescent Rolls normally bake up better than store brands.

How To Make Buffalo Chicken Crescent Rolls:

Can I Make These Buffalo Chicken Crescent Rolls Ahead of Time?

If I was going to make this appetizer/snack ahead of time, what I would do it make the filling a few days ahead of time and pop it into the fridge in an airtight container.

Then the rolls themselves can be stuffed, rolled and baked a few hours before serving. I think these are best served warm or at room temperature and the day they are made. Of course they’re good reheated the next day but I find that they are best when fresh.

What Kind of Dip Should I Serve With Buffalo Chicken Rolls?

I personally love ranch dressing for dipping but you could also serve these Buffalo Chicken Crescent Rolls with a blue cheese dressing for dipping. I have a fantastic homemade ranch dressing recipe over on BigBearsWife.com that is perfect for dipping!

More Buffalo Chicken Recipes:

• Easy Shredded Buffalo Chicken
• Buffalo Chicken Dip
• Amazing Air Fryer Buffalo Wings

More Great Crescent Roll Dough Recipes:

• Turkey and Cheese Crescent Rolls
• Crescent Roll Apple Dumplings
• Pizza Crescent Roll Dippers
• Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie Crescent Rolls

Buffalo Chicken Crescent Rolls

Easy Buffalo Chicken Crescent Rolls

Yield: 16

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 22 minutes

Easy Buffalo Chicken Crescent Rolls are perfect for lunch, dinner or even for a party appetizer! Just 5 ingredients and about 25 minutes is all you'll need to whip up this meal!

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Ingredients

• 2 cups of shredded chicken, cooked
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup Buffalo sauce
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro* OR parsley
• 2 - 8 oz cans of crescent rolls

Instructions

1. Add chicken, cream cheese, Buffalo sauce, and cilantro to a mixing bowl and mix until creamy and fully incorporated.

2. Roll out and separate rolls respectively. Spread Buffalo chicken mixture across the entire crescent roll triangle.

3. Roll the crescent roll tight and curve the ends slightly creating a half-moon shape.

4. Place rolls on a baking sheet.

5. Cook at 375°F for 12 minutes or until the rolls are golden.

6. Let cool and then serve with dressing and celery.

Notes

*if you don't like cilantro, use parsley

Celery for a side
Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping sauce is great for these

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French fries are always a great side dish to serve with burgers and hot dogs but we also love to serve baked fries like these Ranch Fries as an appetizer with a dipping sauce!

Of course you could make homemade french fries with russet potatoes but using the frozen fries just makes this recipe super quick.

These Baked Ranch French Fries would be great for game day too!

Ingredients For Baked Ranch French Fries with Dipping Sauce:

• frozen french fries
• ranch seasoning
• mayo
• ketchup
• Parsley for garnish if desired

Ingredient amounts and entire recipe directions in recipe card below with print option!

Which Brands Did I Use For This Recipe?

Sometimes when it comes to Semihomemade recipe that use packaged foods to create meals, the brands of items can make or break a dish. I don’t think this ALWAYS happens but I do know that not all packaged items are created equally.

Frozen French Fries – I’m sure any frozen french fries will work for this recipe, but I used Grown In Idaho Fries, Hand Cut Style.

Ranch Seasoning – Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix Packet

For the Dipping Sauce:

Mayonnaise – Duke’s Mayonnaise

Ketchup – Heinz Tomato Ketchup

What Other Fries Could I Use For These Oven Baked French Fries?

You could use the hand cut fries for this recipe or you could use something like steak fries, potato wedges or crinkle cut fries.

How To Make Baked Ranch French Fries with Dipping Sauce:

Can I Use A Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix For This Recipe?

• You sure can! I’ve got a ranch mix that I use on my Air Fryer Ranch Chickpeas that would work on this recipe. If you’re not using the seasoning packet, you’ll need about 1 tablespoon of seasoning for the fries and 1 tablespoon of seasoning for the dip

More French Fry Recipes:

• CopyCat Rock-ola Loaded Cheese Fries
• Easy Chili Cheese Fries
• Air Fryer Butternut Squash Fries with Parmesan Garlic Dipping Sauce

More Ranch Recipes:

• Cold Ranch Pasta Salad
• Copycat Rockola Ranch Dressing Recipe
• Ranch BLT Chaffle Sandwich
• Ranch Seasoned Oyster Crackers

Baked Ranch French Fries with Dipping Sauce

Baked Ranch French Fries

Yield: 6 servings

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

If you love the flavor of ranch, you're going to love these Baked Ranch French Fries with a homemade Dipping Sauce!

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Ingredients

• 26 ounce bag frozen french fries
• 1 ounce package ranch seasoning, (only half)

For Dipping Sauce:

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• 1/2 cup mayo
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 of the package of the ranch seasoning
• Parsley for garnish if desired

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450F.

Lay frozen fries on a baking sheet in a single layer.

Sprinkle 1/2 the packet of ranch seasoning over fries. Toss to coat evenly.

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until brown and crispy.

For Dipping Sauce:

Mix mayo and ketcup together and stir in 1/2 packet of ranch seasoning until combined.

Garnish with parsley if desired.

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Snack mixes and trail mixes are pretty popular in our home and my little boy loves them. He also loves to make them. Recipes like this, Peanut Butter Jelly Trail Mix are perfect for kids to help with in the kitchen because they’re so easy to toss together and no stove or oven needs to be involved!

My 5 year old put this homemade trail mix together on his own, with a little help from mom on measuring. We also love this snack mix because the ingredients are normally in our pantry already!

If you love pb&j sandwiches, you’re going to love this recipe.

Ingredients For Peanut Butter Jelly Trail Mix:

• peanut butter cereal
• peanuts
• white chocolate chips
• strawberry gummies

Ingredient amounts and entire recipe directions in recipe card below with print option!

Which Brands Did I Use For This Dessert?

Sometimes when it comes to Semihomemade recipe that use packaged foods to create meals, the brands of items can make or break a dish. I don’t think this ALWAYS happens but I do know that not all packaged items are created equally.

Peanut Butter Cereal – For this recipe I used Reese’s Puffs Chocolatey Peanut Butter Cereal. You could also use Peanut Butter Chex Cereal if you have it.

Peanuts – I used Fisher peanuts from the baking section of the grocery store but you could use any peanuts that you like.

White Chocolate Chips – Nestle Toll House Premier White Morsels because I love how bright white they are.

Strawberry Gummies – I used Welch’s Strawberry Flavor Fruit Snacks but you could also use Annie’s Organic Summer Strawberry Bunny Fruit Snacks

Great For Snack Time and Car Trips!

This snack is great for at home snack time and snacking on the go!

How To Make Peanut Butter Jelly Trail Mix:

What Are Some Other Add-Ins For Homemade Snack Mix / Homemade Trail Mix?

• dried blueberries
• dried cranberries
• dried cherries
• other flavors of gummy snacks
• shaved coconut
• banana chips

How Long Will This Trail Mix Last?

This trail mix should last at least 2-3 weeks if stored in an airtight container.

More Snack Mix Trail Mix Recipes:

• ABC 123 Snack Mix
• Leprechaun Bait Snack Mix
• Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Chex Mix
• Buddy The Elf Sweet Maple Chex Mix

More Peanut Butter and Jelly Recipes:

• Peanut Butter and Jelly Macarons
• Peanut Butter Jelly Pie

Peanut Butter Jelly Trail Mix

Peanut Butter Jelly Trail Mix

Yield: 6 cups

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Grab and bowl of this Peanut Butter Jelly Trail Mix and get ready for a trip back to your childhood! This trail mix is so easy to toss together and has all of the flavors of a classic PB&J Sandwich.

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Ingredients

• 4 cups peanut butter cereal
• 1/2 cup peanuts
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 cup strawberry gummies

Instructions

1. Mix everything together in a large bowl.
2. Enjoy!
3. Store in an airtight bag or container.

Notes

Brands I used in post above

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We love how quick it is to make these Easy Pizza Roll Ups. They’re great to pack up in lunch boxes and of course they’re perfect right out of the oven! We love serving them with warm pizza sauce for dipping but if you love ranch with pizza, you should serve them with a big serving of ranch dressing!

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Easy Pizza Roll Ups

Yield: 8 Pizza Rolls

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 22 minutes

Give these easy Pizza Roll Ups a try for the perfect lunch or afternoon snack! Pizza dough is covered in mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce before being rolled and baked into the perfect bite! Great Served with warm pizza sauce for dipping!

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Ingredients

• 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• A Few dashes of Italian Seasoning

Instructions

1. Pre-heat the oven to 400F.
2. Roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle. You may need to use a rolling pin to spread it out some.
3. Use the back of a spoon and spread pizza sauce over the pizza dough. Leaving 1/2 an inch clean edge.
4. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
5. Starting at the short end on the left, roll the dough towards the right, jelly roll style. (Like Cinnamon Rolls)
6. Once it is completely rolled together, place it on a cutting board with the seam down.
7. With a sharp knife, carefully cut one inch rolls.
8. Place them on a prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake at 400F for 12 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with Italian Seasoning.
10. Serve warm or at room temperature.
11. Great with warm pizza sauce for dipping.

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While I’m normally more or a sweets and dessert person when it comes to Halloween food, this candy corn cheese tray (or you can call it a charcuterie board) is still one of my favorite cheese trays to put out when we have Halloween parties.

QUICK GLANCE AT INGREDIENTS:

• Mini Babybel® Cheese Rounds
• Cheddar Cheese Cubes
• Colby Jack Cheese Cubes
• Blue Tortilla Chips

How much cheese per person do I need for a cheese try?

If you’re serving a cheese tray as the only appetizer at a party you’ll want about 1 to 1.5 ounces of each cheese per person on the tray. That is what most party planning sites will tell you.

I always say, “know your audience” when it comes to snack trays for the best amounts but If you don’t know everyone at the party or you’re just doing it based on a head count of attendees, then yes, 1 – 1.5 ounces of each cheese per person works.

If you’re making this cheese tray for a group of people that LOVE cheese than you may want to round it up to 2 ounces. if you’re making a cheese tray to accompany other appetizers, you may want to round down to 1 ounce of each type of cheese per person.

Also, don’t go crazy with different amounts of cheese. Sure, you may plan for 2 ounces of each cheese HOWEVER, if you decide to serve 6 different cheese, you’re planning on each person eating about 12 ounces of cheese and that isn’t going to happen.

For this particular cheese tray since we used similar cheese cubes for each layer and needed different amounts of cheese for different layers, I just totaled up the amount of guest (8) and decided on about 2.5 ounces per person for this particular board which means I needed 20 ounces of cheese, then broke that down to make my layers.

How to set up a Candy Corn Cheese Tray:

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Candy Corn Cheese Tray

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Need an easy snack tray for a Halloween Party? This Candy Corn Cheese Tray takes minutes to put together and taste WAY better than real candy corn!

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Ingredients

• 6 Mini Babybel® Cheese Wheels
• 6 ounces Cheddar Cheese Cubes
• 8 ounces Colby Jack Cheese Cubes
• Blue Tortilla Chips

Instructions

1. Cut Mini Babybel® Cheese wheels into about 6 pieces each.
2. Place Mini Babybel® Cheese pieces into the shape of small triangle shape at the top of your serving tray.
3. Then place the Cheddar Cheese Cubes below to create the middle layer of the candy corn.
4. Next, place the Colby Jack Cheese Cubes below that layer to create the final layer of the candy corn, making the rows longer the farther you go down to create the triangle shape of the candy corn.
5. Finally, fill in any empty places around the cheese cany corn with chips.

Notes

Serving a few bowls of salsa or queso dip with this tray of cheese and chips would be a great addition to the party snack table.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 2.5 ounces
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 250Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 432mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 15g

I am not a dietitian. The nutrition box is calculated through a program and there may be errors. If you need an accurate count, use your favorite nutrition calculator.

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These fun Air Fryer Pizza Pasta Pockets are crispy little bites that are great for dinner or a snack! We really love to dip them in pizza sauce and they’re great with grated parmesan sprinkled on top.

QUICK GLANCE AT INGREDIENTS for Air Fryer Pizza Pasta Pockets:

• ground Beef OR ground Turkey
• Italian seasoning
• pizza sauce
• fresh mozzarella pearls
• Jumbo Pasta Shells
• Baking Spray (optional)
• grated parmesan (optional)
• dry parsley (optional)
• Extra Pizza Sauce for dipping (highly recommended)

Ingredient amounts and entire recipe directions in recipe card below with print option!

How to make Air Fryer Pizza Pasta Pockets:

More great Pizza themed recipes:

• Mini Pizza Bagels
• Pizza Dip
• Pizza Stuffed Biscuits
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Air Fryer Pizza Pasta Pockets

Air Fryer Pizza Pasta Pockets

Yield: 18 pizza pockets

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Crispy Shells stuffed with ground beef or ground turkey, pizza sauce and fresh mozzarella pearls! Top these Pizza pockets with parmesan cheese and parsley before dunking them into pizza sauce for a great appetizer, dinner or snack!

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Ingredients

• 16 ounces ground beef OR ground Turkey
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls
• 12 ounce Jumbo Pasta Shells
• Baking Spray (optional)
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon dry parsley (optional)
• Extra Pizza Sauce for dipping (highly recommended)

Instructions

1. Add ground meat and Italian seasoning to a skillet.
2. While meat is cooking, add pasta shells to a large pot of salted water. Boil for about 14 minutes. Drain and Set aside.
3. Cook on medium heat until brown. Drain grease.
4. Remove from heat and pour into a mixing bowl.
5. Add 1 cup pizza sauce to meat and stir.
6. Take one cooked jumbo shell and add a spoonful of meat to the inside.
7. Press 2 mozzarella pearls into center of meat.
8. Use a second shell to wrap around the meat and bottom shell, creating a pocket.
9. Do this for all shells and meat.
10. Spray basket of air fryer with baking spray.
11. Lay pasta pockets in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer.
12. I can only fit 6 at a time in mine, so you may have to cook more than one batch*.
13. Cook in the Air Fryer at 400F for 12-15 minutes, until the shells are crispy but not burnt.
14. Remove from air fryer, sprinkle with grated parmesan and parsley. Serve Warm** with Pizza sauce for dipping.

Notes

* if you cook more than 1 batch of these in the air fryer, the 2nd and 3rd batches may not take the entire 15 minutes because the air fryer will already be HOT. just check on them after 10 minutes to make sure they don't burn.

** DON'T take a bite of these right out of the air fryer! YOU WILL BURN YOUR MOUTH.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 3 shells
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 471Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 532mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 36g

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