25 Ways to Get Your Sweet-Salty Fix

Satisfy two cravings in one fell swoop with recipes like nutty pretzel turtles and candied bacon, further proof that this dynamic flavor combo can do no wrong.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Pretzel Bars

These sweet and salty peanut butter-based bars are an ideal afternoon pick-me-up with just the right amount of crunch!

Bacon Brittle

"This is great as is, but I�d put even more pecans and bacon in it! I enjoyed it very much."

-nif

Caramel Candy Bars

"These were incredible and easier to make than I thought. I used crushed macadamia nuts — what a decadent treat!"

-CulinaryExplorer

Salty-Sweet Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza

Nothing's better than a 3-ingredient dessert that harnesses the power of this epic sweet and salty combo.

Sweet Toffee Pretzel Mix

"These were wonderful! They have a lightly sweet, buttery toffee taste. We may try drizzling them with a little chocolate next time."

-Reeces Pieces

Honey, Oat & Peanut Butter Balls

"Very yummy! The vanilla really adds a nice touch. They're wonderful rolled in coconut."

-TexasToast R

Candied Bacon

"Amazing. I substituted cayenne for the cumin to give it a great salty, sweet and spicy taste."

-Vicki in CT

Sweet & Salty Grilled Cheese Sandwich

"I never would have thought to put dates in a grilled cheese! This was great. Next time I'll cut up the dates even more so they spread out."

-flower7

Rolo Pretzel Turtles

"This is such a wonderful recipe! It satisfies my sweet and salty cravings all at once, and it�s so quick and easy to make."

-Debbwl

Salted Peanut Chews

"These little gems are quite a crowd pleaser, with the salty peanuts, rich peanut butter Rice Krispies, marshmallows and a cookie-like base."

-Shae

Banana Nutella Delight

"Genius! The saltiness of the cracker goes so well with the Nutella and bananas."

-mersaydees

Salted Coffee Toffee Bars

"These were a huge hit. I was worried some people would be put off by the salt, but they were the first cookies to disappear!"

-Kevlarturtle

Peanut Butter Chocolate Pretzels

"Awesome! The large, thin pretzels taste better than the minis for this recipe. The peanut butter drizzle is the perfect addition."

-Kat Frass

Glazed Nuts

"Wow, these were terrific! Mmm. So good. They reminded me of the peanuts you find in Cracker Jack."

-Heather U.

Crazy Dipped Pretzels

"In addition to sprinkles, I also dipped some in finely crumbled crispy bacon. It went great with the chocolate!"

-mildredscloset

Sweet & Salty Breakfast Sandwich

"What a way to jazz up breakfast! I liked the mild tartness of the bread contrasted with the sweet bacon."

-Susie D

Chocolate Haystacks

"These were very good and crunchy! I used chow mein noodles because I didn't find rice noodles."

-Boomette

Salty-Sweet Butterscotch Cookies

"These little treats were perfection. l loved the sweet, salty flavors in this cookie. The cashews are a wonderful addition!"

-Baby Kato

Salted Caramel Treats

A brilliant take on rice krispie treats, these caramel-topped beauties are a great way to show off your flaky sea salt collection.

Black Licorice Squares

Salted black licorice isn't for everyone, but if you're a fan of anise and salt, you can't go wrong with this recipe.

Chubby Hubby Bars

"The best bars I've ever had. I LOVE Ben & Jerry's Chubby Hubby, and these are as close as you can get without being ice cream!"

-Jill E Beans

Heath Salted Caramel Cookies

Start with a simple chocolate chip cookie, add Heath bar crumbles, salt and pretzels—and rejoice!

Salty Butter Break-Ups

This giant butter cookie is perfect for someone with a sweet-and-salty tooth. The trick? Use the highest quality ingredients so you can enjoy the simplicity in style.

Sweet & Salty Cinnamon Nuts

"These were fabulous. I like the fact I did not have to keep turning the nuts like other recipes. My guests loved them."

-aronsinvest

Salty Peanut-Cream Cheese Brownies

Sweet and salty to the extreme, these brownies are loaded with crunchy peanuts, raspberry jam and cream cheese frosting. Amazing.

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