50 Best Christmas Snacks for the Sweetest Holiday Party
You'll be merrily munching all season long.
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It’s the season of eating! From munching on Christmas candy while you decorate the tree to whipping up a spread of appetizers for Christmas Eve, the holidays are a great excuse to snack on something festive. That’s why this list of Christmas snacks will come in handy throughout the season. Here, you'll find both sweet snacks and salty snacks—plus, some recipes that are a little bit of both. Take Ree Drummond’s Christmas Chex Mix, for example—it’s packed with crunchy cereal, pretzels, and roasted nuts then baked with a sugary, cinnamon-spiced mixture and tossed with red and green M&M's for a bit of holiday flare.
Looking for a snack to pair with your favorite Christmas cocktail? Try the pimento cheese thumbprint crackers or the wreath-shaped charcuterie board that's sure to impress. Along with crowd-pleasing snacks that will hold you over until dinner, there are also tons of sweets in the form of Christmas cookies, candied nuts, and homemade fudge. Serve up a big bowl of spiced-up potato chips to satisfy your kids while they're home from school or wrap up individual bags with holiday haystacks (they double as a thoughtful homemade Christmas food gift). Now, only one question remains: Who's hungry?
Holiday Haystacks
These crunchy bites are made with a surprising store-bought ingredient: chow mein noodles! Add some chopped almonds and pistachios, then cover the whole thing in melted chocolate and holiday sprinkles. It's so easy!
Get Ree's Holiday Haystacks recipe.
Pimento Cheese Thumbprint Crackers
Instead of thumbprint cookies, these savory bites are made with pimento cheese and a pepper jelly filling. They're perfect a cocktail party during the holiday season.
Cornflake Wreaths
Your kids will love to help make this easy holiday treat! The sticky marshmallow-cereal mixture is tinted with green food coloring before getting shaped into festive wreaths.
Get Ree's Cornflake Wreaths recipe.
Jeweled Divinity Candy
You'll be hit with a burst of nostalgia thanks to this old-fashioned snack. The sweet squares are studded with different colored gummy candies to make it look like little jewels.
Get Ree's Jeweled Divinity Candy recipe.
Christmas Bark
Salty crackers covered in melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and white chocolate sounds delicious on its own, but add peppermint candies and holiday sprinkles to make it even more festive.
Get Ree's Christmas Bark recipe.
Garlic Parmesan Pretzel Mix
Warning: the combination of garlic powder, parmesan cheese, and salty pretzels is highly addicting! You'll want to munch on this cheesy party mix for days to come.
Get Ree's Garlic Parmesan Pretzel Mix recipe.
Fried Deviled Eggs
This recipe is proof that you can fry just about anything, including Ree's favorite party snack! The crunchy coating and smooth, tangy filling are utterly irresistible.
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Gingerbread Truffles
You only need four ingredients and some holiday sprinkles to make these festive bites. It's a great way to use up a box of store-bought ginger snaps and a package of cream cheese.
Get Ree's Gingerbread Truffles recipe.
Antipasto Skewers
Layer on your favorite charcuterie board ingredients like meats, cheeses, olives, and more. The options are endless when it comes to these antipasto skewers.
Get the Antipasto Skewers recipe.
Bourbon Balls
This sweet treat packs a boozy punch thanks to a decadent splash of bourbon. You can get creative with the decorating by dipping them in unsweetened cocoa powder, nonpareils, chopped toasted walnuts, or even sprinkles!
Get the Bourbon Balls recipe.
Pretzel Turtles
These treats are chewy, chocolaty, and crunchy—basically the three C's that make up a perfect snack. Plus, they're perfect for when you can't decide between sweet and salty.
Get Ree's Pretzel Turtles recipe.
Cranberry Scones
These tender scones are buttery and flaky, but it’s the jewel-like cranberries and sweet-tart cranberry glaze that really makes them shine! You’ll impress any out-of-town guests with a basket of these holiday scones.
Get the Cranberry Scones recipe.
Salted Caramel Pretzel Blondies
The combination of sweet and salty treats is so divine, especially when it's in the form of homemade blondies. Here, you'll pack the bars with tasty mix-ins, like crushed pretzels, toasted pecans, and gooey dulce de leche.
Get Ree's Salted Caramel Pretzel Blondies recipe.
Spinach Artichoke Cups
Turn this popular party dip into a hand-held snack by using crispy wonton wrapper cups. It's a new take on an old-school favorite!
Get Ree’s Spinach Artichoke Cups recipe.
Pull-Apart Pigs in a Blanket
This wreath-shaped party food is easy to make using store-bought crescent roll dough. Just don't forget to add the bowl of honey-mustard in the center for dipping!
Get Ree’s Pull-Apart Pigs in a Blanket recipe.
Rum Balls
Get creative with this boozy treat by coating them in different toppings like crushed pecans, coconut, or powdered sugar. They don't require any baking and they come together in just 30 minutes!
Get the Rum Balls recipe.
Sugar Cookie Fudge
There’s no need to turn on the oven to make this fun twist on Christmas cookies. But don’t worry, there’s still plenty of that sugar cookie flavor. Plus, festive sprinkles for good measure!
Get the Sugar Cookie Fudge recipe.
Chocolate Almond Pretzel Clusters
These little bites combine salty pretzels, crunchy almonds, and melted chocolate for the ultimate sweet and salty treat. You can use Christmas cupcake liners to make them even more festive for the holiday.
Get Ree's Chocolate Almond Pretzel Clusters recipe.
Candied Bacon
There's no better snack to munch on while opening presents on Christmas morning than candied bacon. Although, it's just as delicious any time of day. You'll especially love the sweet and spicy caramelized coating paired with a Bloody Mary at brunch.
Get the Candied Bacon recipe.
Gougères
These cheese puffs look fancy, but they’re actually so easy to make ahead! You can stash them in your freezer, then pop them in the oven whenever the craving hits.
Get the Gougères recipe.
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