What’s For Merienda? Your Kids Will Love These Easy-to-Make Treats

Resist the urge to reach for junk food when serving merienda to the kids: you can easily whip up fun and great-tasting merienda. Try these recipes:

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1 Corn Dogs Recipe 

Fun and easy-to-make, corn dogs will take your kids to summer carnivals and parties.

Corn Dogs Recipe

Make these corn dogs for merienda!

Posted by Chino L. Cruz

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2 Maruya (Banana Fritters) Recipe 

These banana fritters only need a few ingredients—plus, you can play around with toppings. Dip them in sugar or melted chocolate.

Maruya (Banana Fritters) Recipe

These banana fritters are easy to make and are great for merienda!

Posted by Mira Angeles

 
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3 Cheesy Bites Recipe 

You can’t go wrong with mac and cheese in cupcake form.

Cheesy Bites

Kids (and adults) will like mac n' cheese in cupcake form!

Posted by Len Santos

4 French Bread Pizza Recipe 

Make mini pizzas: this is a great way to introduce new flavors to your children!

French Bread Pizza Recipe

Got leftover French bread? Make mini pizzas for the kids. It's a great way to introduce them to new meats and veggies.

Posted by Paul Samson of The Cookery

 
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5 Butterscotch Bars Recipe 

If your kids love the sweet-salty combo, these are a winner. Store-bought ingredients make for great toffee-flavored snacks.

Butterscotch Bars Recipe

Bite into these chewy butterscotch bars for merienda!

Posted by Karisia Bitong

 
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6 Ham and Cheese Sticks Recipe 

Classic ham and cheese sandwiches are more fun with a tomato soup dipping sauce!

Ham and Cheese Sticks Recipe

These dippers make classic ham and cheese sandwiches extra fun!

Posted by Roselle Miranda

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