It’s the countdown to party time and that means it's time for *all* the Christmas party food! You’ve been baking different cookie recipes for weeks in advance, coming up with the perfect holiday mocktails, and prepping your Christmas appetizers. Plus, there’s plenty of creative candy cane recipes for you to try out this year.
Now all you need is to work out the rest of your holiday menu — something your peeps can grab and go while they mingle, dance and gift swap with festive abandon. Well, we’ve got you covered. Here are 30 party foods that are sweet to look at and easy to eat.
Brit + Co Christmas Party Food Ideas
Mac + Cheese Donuts
Nothing helps warm you up in wintry weather like comfort food, especially cheesy macaroni. For party season, put it in handheld form with our donut-shaped recipe. (via Brit + Co)
Image via Leslie Grow
Breakfast Sandwiches
If you're having a breakfast or brunch party (coffee! pastries! pj's!), then definitely add these mini sandwiches to the menu. They're savory, sweet, and literally so delicious. (via Brit + Co)
Easy Christmas Cookies
Every party needs some sweets, and these Christmas cookies are as festive as they come. They look amazing, and they're actually super easy to put together, which makes us love them even more. (via Brit + Co)
Image via via Cabot Creamery
Butter Candles
Upgrade your usual bread and butter spread with this TikTok food trend that will leave your guests in awe. Make a savory butter candle, a sweet one, or one of each! (via Brit + Co)
Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe
This cheesecake will taste amazing no matter how you serve it. Grab some festive plates or make a variety of tiny cheesecakes with a muffin tin. (via Brit + Co)
Chocolate-Pecan Treat
This dessert doesn't just have to be for Thanksgiving. The sweet flavors definitely work all winter long, but we wouldn't say no to some candy cane pieces on top ;). (via Brit + Co)
Sweet Chai Latte Cupcakes
If we're honest, anything that's reminiscent of our favorite winter drinks is a Christmas party food in our books. Chai spice mix *and* a bag of Chai tea really bring out the flavors of this recipe. (via Brit + Co)
Cheesy Crushed Potatoes
This recipe from Rachael Ray can be served with Apple Onion Pork Chops or on their own as a holiday appetizer/Christmas party food. Baking your Yukon potatoes and then smashing with a glass creates an elevated look without any extra effort. (via Brit + Co)
Slow Cooker French Onion Soup
Dish out these soups in tiny bowls to make them crowd-friendly. Don't forget a piece of bread for each bowl too! And cheese...you definitely don't want to forget the cheese. (via Brit + Co)
More Christmas Party Food Everyone Will Want To Try
Ranch Pretzel Bites
Take your favorite sourdough pretzels and bake them in a tangy ranch coating for this delicious crowd-pleaser. Pretzel bites are a party staple any day of the year, but the seasoning makes these a special occasion all their own. (via Sweet Cayenne)
Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread With Marinara Dipping Sauce
This pull-apart bread is savory, not sweet — each little ball of dough is stuffed with cheese. It’s like biting into little heavenly pillows of doughy goodness. (via Eclectic Everyday)
Snowman Cheese Ball
Instead of a corn-cob pipe and a button nose, this snowman has a carrot nose and peppercorn buttons! He'll pairs well with your favorite crackers or chips. (via Number 2 Pencil)
Toasted Ravioli
Crispy and crunchy on the outside and meaty and tender on the inside, toasted ravioli is basically faux-fried food at its finest. (via Small Town Woman)
Reindeer Chow
Ever wonder what Santa feeds Rudolph? Look no further than this festive take on "muddy buddies." (via Averie Cooks)
Shrimp Dip
A cheesy seafood favorite for parties, this dip is simple to make with just a few ingredients. Pair it with thick sourdough bread and enjoy! (via Food Lovin' Family)
Cheesy Vegan Mashed Potato Pancakes
THIS is how to repurpose leftover mashed potatoes for the party season. They go especially well with some sliced avocado or cashew cream. (via Connoisseurus Veg)
Pomegranate Honey Ricotta Toast
So, toast may be a bit of an undertaking for party noshing, but your guests will be wowed by this sweetly delicate combination. It's cheesy, it's rich, it's fluffy — the end. (via Joyful Healthy Eats)
Lasagna Zucchini Boats
This appetizer has all the delicious flavors of veggie lasagna, but you can serve them up without utensils. Finger foods for the win! (via Cooking Classy)
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Deep Fried Macaroni and Cheese
A classic take on deep-fried snacks, these macaroni and cheese balls are breaded, warm, and gooey. Those are all the best parts of a party food if you ask us. (via Girl Carnivore)
These Christmas Party Food Ideas Will Be A Hit!
French Onion Smashed Potato Bites
If you're wondering what the difference is between a smashed potato and a mashed one, you're not alone. These gently squished baby potatoes serve as a base for all that melty cheesy and caramelized onion. (via Give It Some Thyme)
Cranberry & Brie Bites
These little phyllo bites could not be easier to make. But better prepare a double batch, because your peeps are going to make like starved animals the minute you pop these out of the oven. (via Nicky’s Kitchen Sanctuary)
Baked Brie en Croute
Cheese is such a crowd-pleaser, and even better when the cheese is pungent melted Brie. (via Olivia’s Cuisine)
Bacon & Cheese Potato Croquettes
There’s something magical that happens when yummy mashed potato batter meets crispy bacon and sharp mature cheddar. Bet you’re salivating just thinking about it... (via Simply Delicious)
Roasted Butternut Squash Flatbread with Goat Cheese
Nothing shares better at a party than a flatbread. This one is your one-slice-pleases-all for winter flavors your guests will love. (via Give It Some Thyme)
Potato Pancake/Latke Sliders
Latkes? Check. Endless filling combinations for every night of Hanukkah and then some? Check. A holiday recipe that's sure to have something for everyone? Check check check! (via Jamie Geller)
Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cinnamon Browned Butter Buttercream
Cute gingerbread Christmas cupcakes are an absolute must at your party! The warmth of each bite will fill your guests with delight. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Citrus Spice Glazed Ham
A fun and festive Christmas party calls for a delicious ham — kudos if it has a citrus spice glaze drizzled over it. (via Completely Delicious)
Southern Smothered Chicken
Smothered chicken is one of the south's staples, but we know this recipe will be a hit no matter where you throw your Christmas party. (via Pink Owl Kitchen)
One Pot Sausage Pasta
Don't discount the wonderful way that pasta can be a part of your meal spread. It's a one-pot dinner recipe you'll reach for well after the holidays. (via Two Peas & Their Pod)
Sea Salt Chocolate Fudge
Biting into sea salt chocolate fudge on Christmas sounds like the upgraded version of keeping your laptop closed during your holiday break. (via The Bossy Kitchen)
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This post has been updated.
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