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06.22.21

51+ Best Movie Night Snacks at Home (& Easy to Make!)

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Grabbing delicious snacks is one of the best parts about going to the movies, and now there’s no reason to leave the house! Why? Because we’ve found the best family movie night snacks and desserts that are easy to make at home!

collage of 6 easy movie night snacks

With these easy movie night snacks, you can whip up some delicious treats at home to bring the theater to your living room.

From salty snacks to sweet treats, these simple recipes are perfect for snacking on during your next movie marathon.

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Finding a great movie has never been easier with all of the streaming services being offered!

We love to pick out a family-friendly movie and plan a full menu around it!

One of our favorites is a Karate Kid movie night, but we’ve also done a Moana movie night and a Godfather Date Night that were a blast!

No matter what movie you pick, you’ll love these movie night snacks!

There is a great assortment of sweet and savory treats on our list, and they also are perfectly paired with our favorite movie night dinners and desserts too!

What are good snacks for a movie night?

Here are the 51+ best movie night snacks and treats for your family night!

All of these last-minute snack ideas are easy to make at home, too!

Sundae Charcuterie Board

Creating a sundae snack board is easier than you think, and it makes every movie night more special!

Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Fudge Bars

We love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter that these bars bring to a family movie night!

Baby Ruth Inspired Candy Clusters

Anyone else love the Goonies? This homemade candy is like eating a super fresh and gooey Baby Ruth!

Incredibles Treats

If you're watching the Incredibles tonight, these no-bake Oreo treats are a super edition movie night snack!

Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats

If you're looking for a sweet, refreshing treat, you'll love these white chocolate peppermint rice kripsie treats!

Dirt Dessert Floats with Gummy Worms

These ice cream dirt floats are perfect for any creepy movie. We love to pair them with a Beetlejuice movie night.

Sushi Sugar Cookies

Are these not the cutest sugar cookies you've ever seen? They're perfect for a summer movie night or whenever you want really!

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Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

These salted caramel Rice Krispie treats are the best combo of salty and sweet!

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Kix Cereal Marshmallow Treats

These Kix treats are super easy to make and require no baking!

Lucky Brownies Recipe (Mint Chocolate)

We love to have mint chocolate brownies for St. Patrick's day due to the green coloring, or we will also pair these with Bugs Life and call them Grasshoppers!

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Frosted Brownies

These Birthday Brownies with White Vanilla Frosting and Sprinkles are perfect for any movie night! The brownies are fudgy and dense, and the 3-ingredient vanilla buttercream frosting is super easy to make!

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Loaded Pulled Pork Totchos

These loaded pulled pork tater tot nachos (or tochos for short) are an easy grab and enjoy snack to make!

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It Takes Two Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes always remind me of the 90's classic, It Takes Two, with Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, but this homemade recipe is great for any movie night!

You could also do mini-sliders to keep it snack-friendly!

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Easy Snowman Cinnamon Rolls

We love these snowman cinnamon rolls for any Christmas movie, and they are also the perfect treat on a snow-day!

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5 Layer Mexican Dip

This Super Easy 5 Layer Mexican Dip is made with salsa, cream cheese, refried beans, sour cream, and cheddar cheese. We also love to include jalapeños and black olives for an extra kick!

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Edward Scissorhands Fluff Salad

While this is technically a cherry dump salad, it reminds us of the iconic ambrosia salad in Edward Scissorhands because of the pink coloring. It's also super easy to make and yummy!

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Movie Night Snack Board

Make sure your guests have all the snacks they could want laid out in front of them for your next movie night with the help of this movie night snack board from Simple Living Creative Learning.

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Ranch Pretzels

With just three ingredients, you can prepare a flavorful movie night snack with these ranch pretzels from Mom Foodie.

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Movie Theater Popcorn

There’s no need to go to the theater to enjoy your favorite movie snack! With this recipe for movie theater popcorn from Food Folks and Fun, you can enjoy the flavors of the theater at home.

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Neapolitan Popcorn

Add some sweetness to a classic movie night treat with this recipe for Neapolitan popcorn from Living Life as Moms, which adds chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry melts to plain popcorn.

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Mozzarella Sticks

Make your own homemade mozzarella sticks in 20 minutes with the help of this simple recipe for air fryer mozzarella sticks from Amanda’s Cookin’.

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Queso Blanco

Bring your favorite Mexican restaurant snack to your next movie night with this quick and easy queso blanco recipe from Baking Beauty.

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No-Churn Ice Cream

Skip the churning process the next time you’re making homemade ice cream with this no churn pink lemonade ice cream from 3 Boys and a Dog.

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Spiced Mixed Nuts

When you add spices to your mixed nuts, like this recipe for spiced nuts from Salty Side Dish, you have a delicious movie night snack that’s packed with flavor. 

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Buffalo Ranch Chex Mix

The combination of ranch and buffalo flavorings in this simple snack mix from The Toasty Kitchen is a delicious option for movie night.

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Cauliflower Buffalo Wings

Add some veggies to your spread with the help of this simple recipe for cauliflower buffalo wings from Vegan in the Freezer.

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Caramel Chex Mix

You’ll love the combination of sweet caramel and salty snacks in this quick and easy recipe for caramel Chex mix from Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt.

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Bell Pepper Nachos

Enjoy nachos at your next movie night without the guilt with the help of this recipe for low carb bell pepper nachos from Laure Fuentes.

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Buffalo Chicken Fries

Transform plain cheese fries into a flavorful snack with this recipe for buffalo chicken fries from Budget Delicious.

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Apple Chips

If you’re looking for a healthy option for your movie night snack, try these easy apple chips from Pastry Wishes. 

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Rice Krispie Treats with Chocolate Chips

This delicious Rice Krispie Treats with Chocolate Chips recipe is so easy to make! The soft and chewy squares combine gooey marshmallow, crispy cereal, and chocolate for the ultimate family friendly snack!

Easy Lion King Movie Night Snacks (For Any Night of the Week!)

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Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

There’s no need to turn on your oven to make a sweet treat for movie night with these peanut butter rice krispie treats from Marley’s Menu.

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Parmesan Crisps

Skip the potato chips at your next movie night and enjoy a low carb snack instead! These parmesan crisps from Wholesome Yum are perfect for snacking without the carbs.

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Nacho Cheese Sauce

Dress up tortilla chips or veggies with homemade nacho cheese sauce with this easy recipe from The Cozy Cook.

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Mini Pizza Bites Recipe

Create delicious bite-sized pizza flavored snacks for your guests to enjoy with mini pizza bites from Masala Herb.

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Chocolate Popcorn Bars

Turn a classic movie night snack into a sweet and salty treat with this simple no-bake recipe for chocolate popcorn bars from It’s Not Complicated Recipes.

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Turkey Pinwheels

You’ll love the combination of smoked turkey and herbed cream cheese in this easy recipe for smoked turkey pinwheels from Boulder Locavore.

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Oreo Funfetti Popcorn

Create a sweet and salty treat for your next movie night with this simple recipe for Oreo Popcorn from We are Not Martha, which includes popcorn, Oreos, and sprinkles.

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Movie Theater Snack Mix

Combine all your favorite movie theater snacks into one delicious snack mix with this quick recipe idea from Cooking with Carlee.

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Pepperoni Pizza Dip

Turn your favorite pizza into a delicious dip for movie night with this simple pepperoni pizza dip from Saporito Kitchen.

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Soft Pretzel Bites

Soft pretzels make a great snack for a movie! And with this recipe for soft pretzel bites from Chef Savvy, you can turn homemade pretzels into a bite-sized snack.

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Peanut Butter Cookies

You only need three simple ingredients to make these quick and easy peanut butter cookies from My Morning Mocha.

Photo Credit: thecozycook.com

Potato Skins

Make your own potato skins for your next movie night with this oven-baked recipe from The Cozy Cook.

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Peanut Butter Cheerios Popcorn Balls

Turn movie theater popcorn into a sweet treat with this no-bake recipe for peanut butter popcorn balls from Love from the Oven.

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Firecracker Cheez-Its

Dress up plain crackers with the help of this simple recipe for firecracker Cheez-Its from Call Me PMC.

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Layered Nacho Dip

With the help of this layered nacho dip from Food Meanderings, you can enjoy the flavors of nachos without the mess.

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Roasted Chickpeas

Enjoy a delicious snack that’s packed with fiber and protein with this simple recipe for roasted chickpeas from Beyond the Chicken Coop.

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Spinach Artichoke Dip

Dip makes a great movie night snack! And with this simple recipe for spinach artichoke dip from Profusion Curry, you can enjoy a creamy dip with your next movie.

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Apple Nachos

Whip up a delicious and healthy dessert for your next movie night in just five minutes with this recipe for apple nachos with peanut butter from Wholesome Kitchen.

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Chocolate Covered Potato Chips

Prepare a simple sweet and salty snack for movie night with this three-ingredient recipe for chocolate covered potato chips from Aleka’s Get Together.

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Easy Homemade Ranch Dip

Add some fresh veggies to your movie night spread with this simple ranch dip from My Therapist Cooks, which is ready in just five minutes.

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Churro Crackers

Give your crackers a sweet touch with this recipe for churro crackers from Foxes Love Lemons, which dresses up Ritz crackers with cinnamon and chocolate.

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Air Fryer S'mores Dip

Enjoy the flavors of a s'more in a dip with this simple recipe for s’mores dip made in the air fryer from The Six Figure Dish.

Many of these movie night snacks won’t melt so why not host an outdoor movie night?

We even put together a list of fun Summer-themed movies that will fit your theme well!

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