There is something about mini foods that make you feel better about indulging in those guilty pleasures. These 5 Mini Snack Recipes That Won’t Make You Feel Guilty are perfect for all of your holiday gatherings!
5 Mini Snack Recipes That Won’t Make You Feel Guilty
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Cheesecake Bites
Shopping List:
For the Crust:
- 5 Tablespoons of Unsalted Butter
- 1 1/2 cups Honey Graham Crackers, crumbled
For the Filling
- 3/4 cups Sugar
- 2 8 oz packages Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt
- 2 Tablespoons of Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
- 2 Eggs
- Dark Chocolate for topping
If there is one food that’s perfect for a “mini” size, it’s Burnt Macaroni‘s recipe for Cheesecake Bites! It’s the smaller version of an amazing pie.
Mini Pepperoni Pizza Snack Recipe
Shopping List
- Pillsbury refrigerated Classic Pizza Crust, cut into rounds
- Pizza Sauce
- Mini Pepperoni
- Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
Instructions:
- Start by preheating the oven to 425. Then, spray muffin tins with non-stick spray.
- Next, spread out the pizza crust on a floured surface. Then, roll out the dough into a thin layer.
- Using a round cookie cutter, cut a round piece of dough.
- Then, stick it into the muffin tin, with the dough coming up on the sides of the tin.
- Add sauce, cheese, and mini pepperoni to the dough.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the dough turns golden brown, and cheese melts.
Mini Taco Bowls Snack
Shopping List:
- 1 pound Ground Beef, browned
- Taco Seasoning
- Diced Tomatoes
- Corn Tortillas
- Cheddar Cheese
Instructions:
- First, preheat the oven to 350°.
- Next, brown the beef, and then add taco seasoning, according to directions.
- Heat the corn tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds, to soften.
- Use a jar lid to cut 2 circles from each tortilla.
- Press a tortilla circle into a muffin tin, folding the sides.
- Place in the oven for 10-12 minutes, until crispy.
- Cool the shell, and then fill with taco meat.
- Add cheese and tomatoes to top.
Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies and Milk
Shopping List
- 1 1/3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- An Egg
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- A cup of Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1/4 and 1/8 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
- 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
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Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches with Sprinkles
Shopping List
- Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Colored Sprinkles
- Popsicle or Cake Pop sticks
Instructions:
- First, cut the ice cream sandwiches into small squares.
- Then, dip them in the sprinkles.
- Finally, put the popsicle stick or cake pop stick into the ice cream, and then serve!
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What is your favorite mini appetizer? Comment below!
Great texture and simple to follow recipe but the basic version we found a little bland, swapped in scallions for chives mixed feta with romana for the cheese component and added some diced serrano and it was much better received.