12 Christmas Snack Ideas Perfect for Holiday

 

Like many people, I’m always on the lookout for easy Christmas snack ideas that will tickle my taste buds while also adding a festive touch to holiday gatherings.

I have already made a list of spectacular sugar cookies to make for dessert. How about you?

Maybe you’ve done planning out how you’ll cook the ham for lunch or dinner.

But what will everyone eat while they’re conversing in the living room, exchanging presents, or waiting for dinner?

Worry no more, I’ve rounded up 12 savory and sweet Christmas snacks ideas that take very little time (or work) to prepare.

 

Christmas Snack Ideas Perfect for Holiday

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1. Festive Guacamole Appetizers

Get the full recipe from Taste of Home

My brother’s family and I have been gathering on Christmas Eve for years, and we always have Christmas snacks while opening our gifts.

We keep coming back to this Tex-Mex take on standard appetizer pizza.

This is one of the best Christmas party snack ideas!

 

2. Mini Gingerbread Men

Get the full recipe from Rose Bakes

These Easy Mini Gingerbread Men are one of my all-time favorite Christmas treats.

They’re so adorable and easy to make, and they don’t require any elaborate decorations to be fun and festive.

Although you can use any size, I recommend a 3″ small gingerbread man cutter since it makes the cookies irresistible!

 

3. Pineapple Glazed Ham Balls (Christmas snack ideas)

Get the full recipe from Simply Recipes

Meatballs with ham, ground pork, and bacon in our version. Sweet and sour glaze of pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, and vinegar.

Perfect for a holiday gathering or a big group of cheering football fans during football season.

There’s a reason pineapple and ham are such a popular pairing; it just works.

 

4. Marbled Tahini Cookies

Get the full recipe from Bewitching Kitchen

These are the ideal sweets for adults. With a lovely tahini flavor, it’s not overly sweet.

With the added sparkle of black sparkling sugar around the edges, they seem elegant in their black-and-white nature.

 

5. Bacon-Wrapped Figs with Herb Goat Cheese (Christmas Eve snack ideas)

Get the full recipe from Joyful Healthy Eats

Simply put, these are dry figs that are typically wrapped in bacon, packed with some form of cheese combination, then baked until the cheese is melted and the bacon is crisp.

These Bacon Wrapped Figs with Herb Goat Cheese are a simple snack recipe that looks quite elegant.

It’s the ideal snack for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

A sweet and salty delicacy that will be gone in a flash!

 

6. Appetizer Wreath

Get the full recipe from Betty Crocker

It’s that time of year when holiday appetizers are almost too adorable to eat.

This magnificent wreath appetizer, loaded with cream cheese, veggies, and bacon (wonderful! ), will wow your guests even before the meal begins.

 

7. White Chocolate Peppermint Pattie Fudge (Christmas snack ideas)

Get the full recipe from I Wash You Dry

This White Chocolate Peppermint Pattie Fudge is really simple to prepare and requires no sweetened condensed milk or microwaves.

Actually, the base is prepared from cream cheese, white chocolate, and confectioners’ sugar.

Now this is perfection!

 

8. Classic English toffee

Get the full recipe from Simply Recipes

Dark chocolate, roasted almonds, and a sweet, rich caramel flavor characterize classic English toffee, which is precisely what toffee should be!

Make this simple toffee recipe as a gift for the holidays or any other occasion.

 

9. Goodness Gracious Grape Balls of Goat Cheese (Christmas Eve snack ideas)

Get the full recipe from Live Eat Learn

Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and bursting with juicy flavor, these pistachio-rolled goat cheese-covered grapes are a must-try!

 

10. Peppermint Fudge

Get the full recipe from Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Peppermint Fudge is a simple and rich dessert with three varieties of chocolate and a sweet peppermint crunch topping.

This fudge may be made in 30 minutes or less without the use of any special equipment or a candy thermometer!

White chocolate truffles are made by melting together white chocolate chips with heavy cream/ condensed milk in the microwave.

The mixture is refrigerated and then rolled into balls before being dipped in melted chocolate or rolled in toppings.

 

11. White Chocolate Truffles Recipe (Christmas snack ideas)

Get the full recipe from Cake Whiz

White chocolate truffles are quick and easy to create with just a few ingredients.

These rich and creamy homemade truffles can be flavored and topped in a variety of ways.

 

12. Salted Chocolate and Caramel Pretzel Bars

Get the full recipe from Tastes Better From Scratch

Wrapping up our list of the best Christmas Eve snack ideas, we have Salted Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars.

With only four ingredients, these will quickly become your favorite sweet and salty snack!

There’s no need to bake, and you won’t need a candy thermometer.

 

 

I hope this list of 12 Christmas party snack ideas helps you plan your menu this Holiday season.

What are your favorite Christmas snacks? Tell me more about them in the comments! 

 

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