Munch on snack mixes, dips, bars and cookies while you meet with your church pals.
30 Recipes to Bring to Bible Study
Updated on May 14, 2024
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Chocolate Peanut Treats
Total Time
20 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
When I was in high school, I took these sweet and crunchy squares to bake sales— and they were the first to sell out. I still make them for family and friends who love the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter. —Christy Asher, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 148 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
2/30
Ranch Snack Mix
Total Time
15 min
Servings
32 servings (6 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a wonderful fast-to-fix munchie. The recipe makes tons and doesn't involve any cooking. It's a cinch to package in individual snack bags, it keeps its crunch and it's a savory alternative to the cakes and pies usually offered at bake sales. —Linda Murphy, Pulaski, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 185 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
3/30
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
This is the best buffalo chicken dip recipe! Whenever I bring buffalo dip to a tailgate or potluck, everyone asks for the recipe. —Belinda J. Gibson, Dry Ridge, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 152 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 409mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein.
4/30
Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I packed chocolate chips, raisins, nuts and cinnamon into my oatmeal cookie recipe. These soft cookies are easy to make. Best of all, our kids love them! —Janis Plageman, Lynden, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 103 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 77mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
5/30
White Chocolate Chex Mix
Total Time
30 min
Servings
5 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
You won't be able to stop eating this irresistible white chocolate party mix. The light, sweet coating is great over cereal, peanuts, pretzels and M&M's. —Norene Wright, Manilla, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 547 calories, 27g fat (10g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 589mg sodium, 70g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein.
6/30
Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Total Time
35 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These soft banana cookies have a cakelike texture and lots of flavor that everyone seem to love. It's one of the best banana cookie recipes I've found. —Vicki Raatz, Waterloo, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 69 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
7/30
Chewy Pecan Pie Bars
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This treat is one of my husband's favorites. I've been making these bars for many years, and we still can't get enough. I never mind making this recipe—it's about as easy as baking can be! —Judy Taylor, Shreveport, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 180 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 75mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
8/30
Snack Mix Squares
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
A fun snack mix pressed into chewy bars, this treat is popular with kids of all ages. Someone is always asking me for this quick and easy recipe. —Lisa Byler, Millersburg, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 114 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 107mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
9/30
Roasted Vegetable Dip
Total Time
40 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
While my children were always very willing eaters, I came up with this recipe to get them to eat more veggies and enjoy it. The dip doesn't last long in our house. —Sarah Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons dip: 44 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 110mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
10/30
Spiced Nut Mix
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 10 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
One Christmas, my good friend gave me this recipe and a sack of ingredients. I think of her every time I stir up these pumpkin-spiced nuts. —Patti Holland, Parker, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 134 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 87mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
11/30
Red Velvet White Chip Cookies
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These cookies are soft, chewy and taste as good as they sound. The first time I baked them, I took them to an aunt's yard sale. Now they’re my go-to for any special event. —Samantha Gstalder, Montoursville, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 75 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 67mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
12/30
Rosemary-Parmesan Popcorn
Total Time
20 min
Servings
10 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Fresh herbs and real cheese make this popcorn a homemade favorite that will make you forget about store-bought seasoning mixes. —Dan Kelmenson, West Bloomfield, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 113 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 290mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
13/30
Southern Pimiento Cheese Spread
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1-1/4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
A classic southern comfort food, this spread is used as an appetizer with crackers, corn chips or celery. It is also smeared between two slices of white bread for sandwiches and as a topping for hamburgers and hot dogs. —Eileen Balmer, South Bend, Indiana.
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 116 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 144mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
14/30
Cheesy Snack Mix
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2-1/2 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
Our love for Mexican food inspired me to make party mix with taco seasoning. The flavor is so mild that it's even kid friendly. —Elizabeth Wynne, Aztec, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 151 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 362mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
15/30
Lemon Bars
Total Time
55 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This delightful lemon bar recipe is from my mother's file. I've been serving it for many years. They has a wonderful tangy flavor, and they're always a hit. The color and shape make them a nice addition to a platter of cookies. —Etta Soucy, Mesa, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 263 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
16/30
Lemony Bacon-Artichoke Dip
Total Time
45 min
Servings
3 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Move over, spinach-artichoke dip—bacon adds much more flavor. You might want to double the recipe because there are never any leftovers. —Heidi Jobe, Carrollton, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 166 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 535mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.
17/30
Candy Bar Brownies
Total Time
45 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
The two kinds of candy bars baked into these brownies make them an extra-special treat. —Sharon Evans, Clear Lake, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 brownie: 121 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 73mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
18/30
Roasted Cumin Cashews
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
3-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Kick up parties and get-togethers with this well-seasoned snack. The cashews are sweet, salty, crunchy...and oh, so munchable. —Martha Fehl, Brookville, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 145 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 477mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
19/30
Coffeehouse Caramel-Dark Chocolate-Latte Cookie
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These taste like my favorite coffee house drink in cookie form. They're crispy outside, but soft in the middle. —Angela Spengler, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 123 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 76mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
20/30
Avocado Bean Dip
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
I love guacamole! But I add beans to boost the amount of fiber in this version. It has a texture similar to hummus and is perfect for dipping chips, pita or veggies. —Raquel Haggard, Edmond, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup (calculated without chips): 80 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
21/30
Warm Feta Cheese Dip
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
We’re big on appetizers, so this dip is a mashup of our favorite tastes, like cream cheese, feta, basil and sweet peppers. Serve with bread or chips. —Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup (calculated without chips and baguette slices): 155 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 362mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
22/30
Marinated Mozzarella
Total Time
15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I always come home with an empty container when I bring this dish to a party. It can be made ahead to free up time later. I serve it with pretty frilled toothpicks for a festive look. —Peggy Cairo, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 203 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 12g protein.
23/30
Chocolate & Peanut Butter Crispy Bars
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I created these dairy-free chocolaty peanut bars, and my kids and their friends can’t get enough! —Dawn Pasco, Overland Park, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 390 calories, 27g fat (6g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein.
24/30
Chunky Blond Brownies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Every bite of these chewy blondies is packed with chunks of white and semisweet chocolate and macadamia nuts. It's a potluck offering that stands out. —Rosemary Dreiske, Lemmon, South Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 221 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 130mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
25/30
Chewy Peanut Butter Pan Squares
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
With seven of us in our family, including two teenage boys, these peanut butter squares never last long! It's hard to believe how simple they are to prepare. —Deb DeChant, Milan, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 139 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 69mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
26/30
Cayenne Pretzels
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
3-1/2 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
These spicy pretzels were a huge hit at my daughter's graduation party. The longer they sit, the spicier they get! —Gayle Zebo, Warren, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 236 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 690mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
27/30
Butterscotch Toffee Cookies
Total Time
20 min
Servings
5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
With its big butterscotch and chocolate flavor, my cookie stands out. I like to enjoy it with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. It’s my fallback recipe when I’m short on time and need something delicious fast. —Allie Blinder, Norcross, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 95 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 70mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
28/30
Baby Ruth Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I love Baby Ruth candy bars and usually have a few on hand, so I decided to put them to good use in my favorite cookie recipe. —Elinor Nield, Soquel, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 55 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
29/30
Cherry Coconut Bars
Total Time
45 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I came across these easy maraschino cherry bars while stationed at a Michigan Air Force base in 1964 and have been making the recipe ever since. My children don't think an event is special unless they are part of it. —Marguerite Emery, Orland, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 94 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 56mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
30/30
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Total Time
45 min
Servings
about 11 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These chocolate peanut butter oatmeal cookies are my husband's favorite, my classes' favorite, my colleagues' favorite and frankly my favorite, too. They're just plain yummy! This recipe also makes about 11 dozen...bake sale, here we come. —Dana Chew, Okemah, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 113 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 97mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
