7 sweet and salty snacks for irresistible party bites
'Too many snacks' is something no one will complain about at a party, whether you're watching a big sporting event, hosting a game night or just having people over for a casual hang. You have your salty snacks. You have your sweet snacks. And, if you're anything like me, you have snacks that are sweet and salty.
Now, don't get me wrong: These types of bites aren't meant to replace either of the others. After all, the more snacks, the better. But a salty edge can make even the sweetest desserts more balanced and compelling — and therefore irresistible. Here are some of our favorites from our archives of more than 10,000 recipes.
Pictured above. Instead of the traditional cream, these truffles swap in stout, which pairs with the bittersweet chocolate for a not-overly-sweet treat. A coating of pretzels adds texture and a salty hit. Get the recipe.
Pictured above. Instead of the traditional cream, these truffles swap in stout, which pairs with the bittersweet chocolate for a not-overly-sweet treat. A coating of pretzels adds texture and a salty hit. Get the recipe.
Puppy chow is typically made by coating Chex cereal in a mix of peanut butter, butter and chocolate, but for this version I used cookie butter and coconut oil, along with dairy-free dark or semisweet chocolate chips, to keep it vegan and nut-free. Salt and cinnamon added to the coating keep the sweetness in check. Get the recipe.
Puppy chow is typically made by coating Chex cereal in a mix of peanut butter, butter and chocolate, but for this version I used cookie butter and coconut oil, along with dairy-free dark or semisweet chocolate chips, to keep it vegan and nut-free. Salt and cinnamon added to the coating keep the sweetness in check. Get the recipe.
Salt and chocolate pair up again in this confection that simplifies the process of making fudge by using sweetened condensed milk, no thermometer required. Get the recipe.
Salt and chocolate pair up again in this confection that simplifies the process of making fudge by using sweetened condensed milk, no thermometer required. Get the recipe.
Take your pick of dark or milk chocolate to coat store-bought peanut-butter-filled pretzels. The flaky salt on top is also up to you, though we found it paired better with the dark chocolate. Get the recipe.
Take your pick of dark or milk chocolate to coat store-bought peanut-butter-filled pretzels. The flaky salt on top is also up to you, though we found it paired better with the dark chocolate. Get the recipe.
This better-for-you riff on Cracker Jack comes together in minutes and features just four ingredients: popcorn (bagged or popped at home), unsalted peanuts, maple syrup and salt. Get the recipe.
This better-for-you riff on Cracker Jack comes together in minutes and features just four ingredients: popcorn (bagged or popped at home), unsalted peanuts, maple syrup and salt. Get the recipe.
Maple syrup also stars in this sweet, savory and salty party mix that you might just want to make a double batch of so you don't run out. Get the recipe.
Maple syrup also stars in this sweet, savory and salty party mix that you might just want to make a double batch of so you don't run out. Get the recipe.
These vegan squares combine the spirit of Rice Krispies Treats with the Singaporean tradition of 'white nuts,' a streetside hawking practice in which vendors sell boiled and roasted nuts, legumes and assorted fried snacks. If you haven't experienced the joy of bagged Indian snack mixes, which are a key ingredient here, now's your time to sample and find your favorite. Get the recipe.
These vegan squares combine the spirit of Rice Krispies Treats with the Singaporean tradition of 'white nuts,' a streetside hawking practice in which vendors sell boiled and roasted nuts, legumes and assorted fried snacks. If you haven't experienced the joy of bagged Indian snack mixes, which are a key ingredient here, now's your time to sample and find your favorite. Get the recipe.
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