7 After-School (or After-Work) Snacks from Alice Medrich

Every week, baking expert Alice Medrich is going rogue on Food52 -- with shortcuts, hacks, and game-changing recipes.

Today: We're rounding up our favorite treats from Alice to make going back to school (and work) a little sweeter.

It's the end of August, and we're starting to make lists. The last lazy days of summer are upon us, and it's time to gear up for fall. Even if we graduated long ago, we're going back-to-school shopping and reorganizing our desks -- we're ready for a fresh start. As excited as we were for an endless, laid-back summer, we're looking forward to fall's routine -- and with it, the return of the after-school snack. Whether you're 9 or 29, a late-afternoon treat is always welcome. And -- thankfully -- we know just who to turn to for inspiration. 

Alice Medrich knows good snacks. Her recipes are foolproof, incredibly tasty, and most often involve chocolate. Here are 7 after-school (or after-work) snacks to look forward to every afternoon.

Grilled Chocolate Sandwiches

 

Great Graham Crackers

 

Crazy-Good No-Temper Chocolate-Dipped Cherries

 

Tiger Cake

 

DIY Fudgsicles

 

Cinnamon Toast (and 5 Desserts Made With It)

 

Chocolate Crostini with Olive Oil and Salt

What's your favorite after-school (or after-work) snack? Tell us in the comments!

Photos by James Ransom