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These bite-size muffins are perfect to send in our kids' lunches for snacktime. I make regular-size muffins for church functions...

When I was a kid, my mom made this recipe often. I've adapted it to make it more chewy and...

I bake these crispy yet chewy peanut butter cookies often. My grandchildren, both near and far, can't wait to dig...

These chewy, gooey bars surely won't last long. Good thing they're quick and easy to make!—Mary Schmittinger, Colgate, Wisconsin

Who'd believe that raisin bran muffins this tender and tasty could be quick and easy to make? The cereal adds...

With nuts, raisins, M&M's and coconut, this is a super snack. In small gingham bags, it made wonderful party favors...

This colorful snack mix, shared by Billie Blanton of Kingsport, Tennessee, will satisfy a "sweet tooth" or "salty tooth"!

With two kinds of cereal and peanut butter, these bars taste almost like candy. —Pauline Christiansen, Columbus, Kansas

"This is one of my favorite recipes for last-minute school bake sales," writes Sandy Kerrison from her home in Lockport,...

My family loves peanut butter cake, so I came up with a recipe that packs in as much peanut butter...

"Our teacher challenged our class to use the microwave for more than defrosting and reheating leftovers," write Michael Saunders and...

My husband's favorite foods are pizza and cheeseburgers, so I combined the two in a pie with mayo and dill...

I'm a special education teacher and we bake these bars in my life skills class. It 's an easy recipe...

My guests say they can't stop eating my caramel corn! For our basketball party I fix enough to fill a...

From Coos Bay, Oregon, Shirley Brazel shares a recipe she's been relying on for more than 25 years. The cookies...

Everyone who has tried these cookies says they're the best they've ever eaten. I'm sure the addition of pudding mix...

I love these oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. I made this recipe just before we showed our house. Not only did...

Who can resist gigantic monster cookies chock-full of goodies like chocolate chips, M&M's and peanut butter? If your appetite isn't...

I usually make these bite-size orange cookies at Christmastime, when Florida citrus is plentiful, but they're delicious any time of...

For a satisfying snack that's both soft and crispy, try this recipe. These bars are a tempting, nutritious treat.—Virgina M...

These great-tasting bars will bring back sweet campfire memories, whether they're served as an after-school snack or for dessert. —Lisa...

I first made this fresh fruit salsa for a family baby shower. Everyone wanted the recipe. Now, someone makes this...

Using zesty Italian salad dressing is an easy way to add a lot of flavor to this pasta salad with...

This dessert is super easy to pull together, and the flavorful results will win you nothing but rave reviews. —Aimee...

My husband's love for classic peanut butter and jelly inspired this recipe. The strawberry buttercream and peanut butter frosting are...

During the warm months, it's nice to have this fluffy, no-bake peanut butter pie that's a snap to make. Packed...

Here is a simple snack mix I created on the spur of the moment. It's easy to toss together for...

This citrus punch was served at every birthday party I had when I was growing up. Now I prepare it...

Since it's not sticky, this is a tasty, nutritious snack that's perfect to take along on whatever trail you travel....