18 Homemade Snacks Grandma Used to Make That Will Melt Your Heart!
There’s something magical about the snacks Grandma used to make—warm, comforting, and always full of love. These 18 homemade treats are the same ones that filled her kitchen with irresistible smells and brought the family together for cozy moments. From buttery cookies to savory bites, these recipes will not only satisfy your cravings but also bring back fond memories of simpler times. Get ready to recreate the nostalgic flavors that will melt your heart and remind you of Grandma’s special touch.
Italian Pinwheels
Pinwheel appetizers are some of my favorites to serve at parties. They’re easy to whip up and have so many variations. These Italian pinwheels have all the flavors or an italian sub wrapped up into the perfect appetizer!
Cranberry Orange Bread
This Cranberry Orange Bread is loaded with fresh cranberries and orange zest and topped with a sweet orange glaze and sparkling sugared cranberries. This easy to make cranberry orange bread recipe is moist, has a tender crumb and it’s the perfect quick bread to serve for the holidays.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Pinwheel Sandwiches (PBJ Sushi)
Peanut Butter and Jelly Pinwheel Sandwiches are a fun new twist on a childhood classic. This is a great recipe to make for your kids’ lunch box for school or picnics.
Applesauce Muffins
Use applesauce to add moisture, flavor and subtle sweetness to a simple muffin. These Simple Applesauce Muffins are topped with an oatmeal crumb for the perfect snack or breakfast. They are incredibly moist and perfectly sweet!
Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies
Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies are the perfect no bake dessert that can be ready in under 30 minutes! Creamy and crunchy, sweet and salty, these sweet treats are hard to resist!
Southern Cheese Straws
Move over goldfish crackers and Cheez-Its. These Cheddar Cheese Straws are a wonderfully savory appetizer or snack that are perfect for parties, cocktail hour, or any other gathering! They are satisfyingly crunchy with a robust cheddar flavor and irresistible!
Pigs in a Blanket (Mini Crescent Dogs)
Only two ingredients to make the best pigs in a blanket with crescent roll dough and little smoky sausages. Great for an appetizer for parties or even for breakfast.
Peanut Butter Cookies
Don’t settle for dry or crumbly Peanut Butter Cookies. These peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy and full of flavor, with no chill time necessary!
Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfectly soft with a chewy center. Flavored with semisweet chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, pecans, and flakey sea salt, these are sweet and salty and perfect for dessert!
Cinnamon Sugar Toast
Cinnamon Sugar Toast is delicious and easy comfort food! It is perfect for a breakfast when you don’t really want to cook or a snack when you want something sweet!
Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies
I have made hundreds of chocolate chip cookies over my time as a food blogger and I can confidently say that this is the best recipe I have ever tried. This Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe is incredible, and this post will teach you how to make it perfectly every time.
Classic Deviled Eggs
Simple classic deviled eggs are an easy appetizer to make and always a crowd pleaser. Enjoy them with minimal ingredients or add in your favorite toppings to add more flavor!
Caramel Rice Krispie Treats
Just seven ingredients and a few minutes is all it takes to mix up these ooey gooey delicious Caramel Rice Krispie Treats. These treats are the perfect balance of sweet and crispy and the perfect treat to share at just about any get together!
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Delicious and Easy Zucchini Bread
Zucchini Bread is a great way to sneak some veggies into your snacking. This thick, moist bread comes together easily and is filled with warm spices and cinnamon flavor.
Caramel Popcorn Balls
This Popcorn Balls recipe is gooey, delicious and are made in no time in the microwave! The homemade marshmallowy caramel covers the popcorn to keep the popcorn balls together. Easy enough that a child could make it! (with a little supervision, of course. 😉 )
Cucumber Salsa
This cucumber salsa is crisp, fresh and a delicious alternative to regular salsa.
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Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies
This cookie recipe is made with pecans and exhibits an almost shortbread-like texture that we LOVE. With just 6 ingredients and 10 minutes of active work, you’ll love these melt-in-your-mouth Buttery Pecan Snowball cookies!
Sausage Rolls
Flavorful sausage, carrots, and breadcrumbs are rolled into a delicate puff pastry and baked to perfection. Don’t forget to dip them in barbecue sauce!
