47 Festive Christmas Party Foods That Will Wow Your Guests
Get ready to sleigh your holiday party with our ultimate roundup of 47 festive Christmas party foods! From a dazzling Christmas tree made of fresh fruit to an adorable snowman cheese ball that’s sure to melt hearts, these recipes bring merry magic to your table. Whip up some Christmas tree puff pastries that are as delicious as they are charming, or treat everyone to Santa hat brownies that add a sweet and playful twist to your dessert spread. Whether you’re hosting a cozy family gathering or a jolly office bash, these creative bites will keep the holiday cheer flowing all night long. So deck the halls, grab your apron, and let’s make this season’s celebrations truly unforgettable!
Why you’ll want to make these Christmas party foods:
- Festive and Fun: These treats add a playful, holiday-themed touch to any party, making your spread visually stunning and full of cheer.
- Easy to Share: Perfect bite-sized snacks and finger foods that guests can enjoy while mingling and celebrating.
- Creative and Unique: Stand out with creative recipes like fruit Christmas trees and snowman cheese balls that impress without extra stress.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Many of these recipes are easy to make ahead of time, saving you time on the day of your party.
- Delicious Variety: From sweet to savory, there’s something for every taste bud, ensuring all your guests leave happy and satisfied.
47 Deliciously Festive Christmas Party Foods
Discover 47 festive Christmas party foods perfect for holiday gatherings, including fruit Christmas trees, snowman cheese balls, and Santa hat brownies. Easy, creative, and crowd-pleasing recipes to make your Christmas celebration merry and bright!
Coat your favorite peanut butter cookies with candy and sprinkles and turn them into a delicious Christmas cookie!
Super easy (and delicious!) peppermint Oreo cookies decorated with snowflake sprinkles. Perfect for a Christmas party table!
Make your Christmas party guests' hearts grow three sizes with these Grinch Nutter Butters!
This easy Bacon Brie Crescent Wreath with Fresh Cranberry Compote is a show-stopping holiday treat your guests will love!
Peppermint Biscoff Cookie treats that combine a yummy spiced cookie with fresh peppermint flavor.
If you love Oreos, you'll love serving these Holiday Sprinkle Oreo Treats at your Christmas party!
This Christmas Pavlova Wreath is topped with dollops of whipped cream, fresh red berries, and sprigs of mint creating a festive, delicious dessert for the holidays!
Nutter Butter cookies decorated to look like melted snowman - they're cute and festive and everyone will love them!
Create these cupcakes topped with yummy candy Christmas trees and watch your holiday guests be wowed!
Top delicious sugar cookies with melting snowman marshmallows - they're almost too cute to eat (almost!)
This adorable Coconut Snowman Cheese Ball is creamy, sweet, and coated in coconut flakes for that perfect snowy look. Whether you’re hosting a Christmas party or need a fun holiday dessert, this snowman is sure to be a hit!
These Grinch cookies are topped with powdered sugar and candy hearts. Plus they're super simple to make in large batches!
These holiday caramel pecan clusters are so delicious, you'll want to triple the batch and save some for yourself!
Get ready to add a dash of festive flair to your holiday baking with Santa Hat Brownies – a favorite of our Christmas Recipes! These delightful treats are not only delicious but also bring a joyful and whimsical touch to your dessert table.
Christmas tree candy pops made with candy melts and festive sprinkles. They'll be the talk of your Christmas party!
Top Rice Krispies treats with green icing and candy sprinkles to make these yummy Christmas tree marshmallow treats.
This savory cheesecake is inspired by the Greek salad from Crete, called Dakos.
If you love sweet and salty party food, you have to make these Bugles Christmas Trees.
These chocolate peppermint bark cookies are made with cake mix and topped with crushed peppermint candies - making them festive and perfect for parties.
These cute Christmas tree puff pastries are made with layers of golden puff pastry, melted mozzarella cheese, and honey garlic butter drizzled on top.
How to decorate brownies to look like snowmen using candy and pretzels.
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Simple soft sugar cookies… This old fashioned Christmas cookie recipe can be cut into whatever Christmas shapes you like and decorated with a simple sugar cookie icing!
Yummy sweet and salty Christmas popcorn mix with candy, pretzels, and candy drizzle.
These festive Christmas Empanadas are filled with a creamy chicken and avocado salad, dotted with red pepper for a holiday touch, and are golden, flaky, and ready in the air fryer or the oven!
Easy-to-make Grinch pretzels that your party guests will fight over!
This easy to make mozzarella-stuffed pull-apart dinner roll snowman is cheesy, herby, and scrumptiously savory. Served as centerpiece or starter it is festive, fun, and will disappear before you know it.
Super easy-to-decorate Santa cupcakes can be made with your favorite cupcake recipe.
This stunning tree of grapes coated with cream cheese and nuts makes a memorable appetizer or even dessert.
Little Debbie Christmas Tree Dip was made for the holidays!
Coat graham crackers with white chocolate and crushed peppermints to create these yummy treats.
Christmas tree Oreo cookies that look a lot more complicated to make than they actually are. Don't worry - no one will know!
This easy cranberry Boursin dip pairs creamy whipped herbed cheese with tangy-sweet cranberries, creating a delicious spread for crackers or baguette slices. As a bonus, it can be made ahead of time!
These peanut butter reindeer cookie cups are made with refrigerated cookie dough, which means you'll have a lot of time left over for party-prep.
No-Bake Christmas Haystack Cookies topped with holiday sprinkles and M&Ms. A yummy twist on the no-bake cookie!
This mini donut Christmas wreath is a fun and festive holiday treat! It’s quick to make, no-bake, and perfect for parties or Christmas morning.
Chocolate bark decorated to look like Rudolph. Easy to make in the microwave!
A candy cane charcuterie board is a festive and fun holiday appetizer, featuring the fresh, delicious flavors of a caprese salad. So tasty and easy to make!
This Fruit Christmas Tree is perfect for a healthy, easy-to-make, kid-friendly recipe this holiday season!
Beautiful Mincemeat Tarts Recipe: A British Christmas Tradition
Classic mincemeat tarts feature a spiced fruit filling with notes of citrus and brandy baked in a rich, flaky all-butter crust. They’re individually-sized and perfectly portioned, which makes them a great dessert for holiday gatherings!
Your guests will love this festive sourdough garlic bread pull-apart Christmas tree!
These adorable Reindeer Brownies with pecans will be the absolute hit of your holidays! The kid in you will love the whimsy of these brownie bites – one of our favorite Christmas Recipes!
Enjoy this Christmas with a beef Wellington wreath to serve your guests. It's made with traditional beef Wellington ingredients, then wrapped in puff pastry, and baked until crispy and golden.
Transform your snack table with this festive Easy Charcuterie Christmas Tree; layers of cheese, meats, veggies & fruits shaped into a Christmas tree.
These mini chocolate peppermint bundt cakes are festive, delicious, and so easy to make! The perfect sweet treat to share during the holiday season.
This Christmas focaccia bread. It’s soft, golden, and fluffy, decorated with cherry tomatoes and herbs, and looks like a festive treat straight out of a bakery window.
This easy Christmas tree frosting board is the fun and festive sweet treat you’ll be making all season long! Put a dessert twist on the classic charcuterie board with this colorful and flavorful frosting board.
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