Snack: Perky Party Mix

Sometimes the best party snack is the one that takes zero effort.

Toss chocolate candies (plain or peanut, your call), broken pretzel sticks, bite-size cheese crackers, and raisins into a big bowl. Give it a stir. Done.

The sweet-salty-crunchy-chewy combo is the kind of thing that disappears from the table before you can even set out napkins.

Kids love it, adults can’t stop grabbing handfuls, and you’ll look like a genius for something that took five minutes.

Kitchen Tips

• Use a big bowl so you can really toss everything together without spilling.
• Portion into snack bags for lunchboxes, road trips, or after-school grab-and-go snacking.
• Swap in yogurt-covered raisins or dried cranberries for a different twist on the sweet element.