Holidays & EventsThe Best Trader Joe’s Fall Treats, Ranked I nearly swooned at the sight of Trader Joe’s fall treats! This time of year, there’s pumpkin, apple and cranberry galore.Â
RecipesLightsaber Pretzels Candy-coated lightsaber pretzels take on a fun Star Wars theme. These treats are wonderfully sweet and salty. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesRanch Pretzels “For a fast, fun snack, start with plain pretzels and add a new taste twist,” suggests Lois Kerns of Hagerstown, Maryland. “It takes just a few minutes to coat them with seasonings and pop them into the oven to bake.”
RecipesSoft Pretzels This beloved snack is a staple at German beer halls and breweries, but why make the trip when it’s this easy to make soft pretzels at home?
RecipesCayenne Pretzels These spicy pretzels were a huge hit at my daughter’s graduation party. The longer they sit, the spicier they get! —Gayle Zebo, Warren, Pennsylvania
RecipesPretzel Horseshoes This deluxe pretzel treat has a horseshoe shape…It’s visual and different. Everyone seems to love the sweet-salty mixture! —Emily Baldwin Fort Collins, Colorado
RecipesSouthwest Pretzels These fun, filling pretzels with a mild southwestern kick are the perfect snack for watching football games. And they’ll score just as high with adults as they do with kids! —Cathy Tang, Redmond, Washington
RecipesSoft Pretzel Big soft pretzels are all the rage in shopping malls across the country. I think it’s worth the time to make them from scratch to get the incomparable homemade taste.
RecipesParty Pretzels Not only are these a perfect mid-morning or afternoon snack at work, they’re perfect for hungry kids just home from school. Plus, they make for fantastic party food! —Carrie Shaub, Mount Joy, Pennsylvania
RecipesDilly Pretzels This savory snack shapes up in mere minutes and disappears just as quickly. My family agrees that you can’t eat just one. That’s okay, though—making more is just a matter of coating purchased pretzels with spices. Our children are always happy to help! —Sharon Skildum, Maple Grove, Minnesota
RecipesChocolate-Coated Pretzels These pretty pretzels are simple to make and are great gifts any time of the year. —Virginia Chronic, Robinson, Illinois
RecipesMaple Pretzel Chicken This unexpected combo delivers delicious results. The finer the pretzel crumb, the better. Larger pieces won’t coat as well. —Tara Szlag, Columbus, Ohio
RecipesParmesan Pretzel Rods For the snack fans on your gift list, these cheesy pretzels are terrific. The coated rods get great flavor from garlic powder, oregano and cayenne.
RecipesStrawberry Pretzel Salad Need to bring a dish to pass this weekend? This make-ahead strawberry pretzel salad will disappear quickly at any potluck. —Aldene Belch, Flint, Michigan
RecipesSweet Chipotle Pretzels Pretzels are a great snack food. I love this recipe because it is sweet as well as spicy, but not too spicy. It’s a great combination for munching. —Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque, New Mexico