21 Christmas Snacks Ideas

In search of the best Christmas snacks ideas for a holiday party or just to enjoy with your family?

With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about all of the delicious festive snacks you can make this year.

From sweet treats to savory snacks, there are so many tasty options to choose from.

Here are some of the best Christmas snacks to make for the holiday season.

These recipes are sure to get you in the Christmas spirit and are perfect for your next holiday gathering.

1. Christmas Tree Veggie Platter

This Christmas tree veggie platter is the perfect way to get in the holiday spirit while still getting in your veggies.

This platter is so easy to make and is a fun way to fill your plate with color.

You can use any of your favorite veggies to make this platter or use the ones I have listed in the recipe.

I also used a dairy-free tzatziki sauce for the base of the tree but you can use any of your favorite dips.

2. Snowman Veggie Platter

This snowman veggie platter is a fun and festive way to get your kids to eat their veggies.

It’s super easy to put together and you can use any of your favorite veggies.

I used cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, carrots, and bell peppers. I also added some mozzarella cheese balls and some mini pepperoni slices.

I used some ranch dressing for the snowman’s hat and eyes, but you could also use some black olives or blackberries.

3. Christmas Tree Cheese Platter

A cheese board is always a good idea, but it’s an especially good idea at Christmas when you can shape the cheese into a tree!

This cheese platter has a mix of cheeses, crackers, and meats to make it a well-rounded appetizer.

If you want to keep it vegetarian, you could use fruit, veggies, nuts, and seeds to fill in the gaps.

4. Grinch Kabobs

These Grinch Kabobs are a fun and festive way to serve a healthy snack. And the best part? Your kids can help you make them!

Just thread some banana slices, strawberries, and grapes onto a skewer and serve.

You could also use honeydew melon, green apples, or kiwi instead of the grapes.

5. Reindeer Sandwiches

Make lunchtime a little more festive with these adorable reindeer sandwiches! This is another great recipe to get the kids involved with.

Have them spread the cream cheese and decorate the reindeer faces!

Get the recipe from The Seasoned Mom.

6. Santa Crackers

Santa Crackers are a fun and easy snack that kids can help make.

Simply lay out a plate of crackers and let the kids add a slice of cheese, a dollop of cream cheese, and a few red berries to make Santa’s hat.

A sprinkle of poppy seeds makes the perfect finishing touch!

7. Grinch Fruit Kabobs

These Grinch Fruit Kabobs are a fun and healthy Christmas snack. They’re perfect for a Grinch movie night or a holiday party.

These Grinch Fruit Kabobs are a fun and healthy Christmas snack. They’re perfect for a Grinch movie night or a holiday party.

8. Watermelon Christmas Tree

This is a fun and festive way to serve watermelon. You can use any cookie cutter shape you want to cut the watermelon.

I used a star cookie cutter to cut the watermelon and then I used a sharp knife to cut the tree shape.

I added some fresh mint leaves for the tree and a few raspberries to look like ornaments.

This is a light and refreshing snack that is perfect for a hot summer day. You can even make a large version of this and bring it to a potluck or party.

9. Grinch Fruit Platter

This Grinch Fruit Platter is a healthy, festive snack that is perfect for the holiday season!

With a creamy dip in the middle, this platter is full of fruit and is perfect for a party or get-together.

This platter is also a great way to get your kids to eat more fruit.

You can even have your kids help you make it and then they’ll be even more excited to eat it.

10. Santa Strawberries

You can’t go wrong with strawberries dipped in white chocolate and decorated with sprinkles!

These are a cute and healthy snack option for the holidays.

11. Snowman Cheese Sticks

These snowman cheese sticks are a fun and healthy snack idea for kids and adults alike!

They’re super simple to make and an easy way to make a classic snack festive.

For this recipe, you’ll need cheese sticks, black and orange food coloring, and a few extra decorations like candy eyes,

small pretzel sticks, and a small piece of a red pepper.

12. Snowman Donuts

How cute are these snowman donuts? You can make these with powdered donuts and a few other ingredients.

I used candy eyes, a mini carrot, and a few chocolate chips to make the face.

Then I used a little bit of frosting to attach the eyes, nose, and mouth. I also used the frosting to attach the mini chocolate chips as buttons.

13. Grinch Pretzels

These Grinch Pretzels from The Soccer Mom Blog are a fun and festive snack that you can make in just minutes.

They are the perfect combination of sweet and salty and are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.

All you need are three simple ingredients to make this easy holiday treat.

Simply melt green candy melts and dip mini pretzels in the melted candy.

Then, place the pretzels on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and top with a red candy heart sprinkle.

14. Snowman Pretzels

These are so cute and so easy to make! Melt white chocolate and dip pretzel rods into the chocolate.

Once the chocolate is dry, use a black edible marker to draw on the eyes, mouth, and buttons.

Then, use an orange edible marker to draw on the nose.

15. Snowman Popcorn

This snowman popcorn is the easiest holiday snack to make.

Just drizzle it with white chocolate and decorate it with candy eyes, a carrot nose, and a licorice smile. So simple and so cute!

16. Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats

These Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats are so fun to make and even more fun to eat!

You can make them in any size and decorate them with any candy you want. These are a great treat to make with the kids.

If you want to make them extra festive, you can even add a little green food coloring to the marshmallow mixture so the treats look like Christmas trees!

17. Grinch Rice Krispie Treats

These Grinch Rice Krispie Treats are a fun and easy Christmas snack idea that kids will go crazy for!

They are perfect for a Grinch movie night, a holiday party, or a quick and easy Christmas treat for the kids.

If you have never made rice krispie treats before, you are in for a real treat!

They are so easy to make and you can have them ready in less than 10 minutes.

This recipe is made with butter, marshmallows, rice krispies, and a few drops of green food coloring.

Then, they are topped with a light green frosting and a red candy heart.

18. Christmas Tree Cupcakes

These Christmas Tree Cupcakes from Sugar & Sparrow are absolutely adorable and so easy to make.

You can use a boxed cake mix to make it even easier, and then just add the buttercream frosting and sprinkles.

You can even get the kids involved in decorating these fun treats.

19. Snowman Cupcakes

These Snowman Cupcakes are almost too cute to eat! But who are we kidding? We can’t resist a good cupcake!

This is a great dessert to get the kids involved with. Let them help you roll the snowman bodies and decorate the faces.

This is a fun way to get the family in the kitchen together!

20. Reindeer Cupcakes

These reindeer cupcakes are so cute and are a fun way to decorate your favorite cupcake recipe for Christmas.

I used the same chocolate frosting I used in the chocolate cupcakes I made for Halloween and they were so good!

I love the flavor of the sour cream chocolate frosting but you can also use the chocolate buttercream frosting in this recipe if you prefer.

I used mini vanilla wafers and pretzels to make the reindeer faces and added a red M&M for the nose.

I love how easy it is to make these reindeer faces and they are so cute. You can also use candy eyes instead of piping on the eyes if you prefer.

21. Santa Cupcakes

Santa cupcakes are a fun and festive Christmas snack idea. They are easy to make and are the perfect treat to make with the kids.

You can make your own cupcakes or buy them pre-made.

Then, you will just need to make or buy some frosting, add red food coloring, and pipe it onto the cupcakes.

To finish them off, you will add some mini marshmallows for the beard, some red sprinkles for the hat, and a mini marshmallow for the top of the hat.

Conclusion

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