Snacking Foods


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Long evenings of games, movies, friends, and family call for snacking food. Tidbits that are easy to much on while pondering the next move or waiting breathless for your favorite hero to appear. Don't rely on greasy chips or popcorn. (Boring!) Make up a couple of these recipes to have on hand the next time everyone gets together.


*Healthy Snack Chow*
Delicious and no added preservatives


1 c. pretzels, unsalted
1 c. roasted peanuts, unsalted
1 c. raisins
1 c. sunflower seeds, unsalted

Break pretzels into bite-size pieces. Mix ingredients together. Store in airtight container.


*Spicy Oyster Crackers*
Perfect snacking size


1 c. vegetable oil
1 oz. pkg. Ranch dressing mix
1 tsp. dill weed
1 tsp. lemon pepper
1/2 tsp. beau monde
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
16 oz. oyster crackers

Mix together and bring to a boil. Pour over oyster crackers, coating each cracker. Drain on paper towel. Store in airtight container.


*Sweet Snack Mix*
Great when you have a craving for crunchy and chocolate


1 lg. box Crispix cereal
1 c. powdered sugar
1 stick margarine
2/3 c. peanut butter
9 oz. milk chocolate
9 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Put chocolate chips, milk chocolate, peanut butter and margarine in a bowl. Melt in microwave for 2-3 minutes (stir after 1 minute). Just melt for long enough to soften ingredients so they can be easily stirred and mixed together. Pour 1/2 Crispix into a large bowl, then pour 1/2 of above mixture over the Crispix and stir together. Repeat with the other 1/2 of Crispix and mixture. Pour powdered sugar over the top and mix all together (the powdered sugar makes it easier to break into small bite-size pieces.)


*Mushroom Tidbits*
A more "grownup" snack


1 pkg. crescent roll dough
12 g. fresh mushrooms or 8 oz. drained from can
Parmesan cheese
3 oz. cream cheese, soft
Butter, garlic and salt to taste
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Cover 9x13 pan with dough. Cover dough with cream cheese and mushrooms, sauteed in butter sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Cut in 1 1/2-inch squares and serve hot.


*Pecan Crisps*
So quick to make, and very popular


1 stick melted margarine
1 c. light brown sugar
1/2 c. finely chopped pecans
1 pkg. graham crackers

Carefully separate crackers and place on a large cookie sheet or biscuit pan. Bring first 3 ingredients to a boil. Use a teaspoon and spoon hot mixture over crackers. Spread evenly. Broil 5 minutes, watching carefully not to let burn. When cold, store in cookie can. Keeps well.


*Sweet Chips*
Crunchy and sweet


12 oz. chocolate or butterscotch chips
1 c. chunky peanut butter
3 c. coarsely crushed potato chips

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