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    Home » Holidays » Christmas » 120 Best Christmas Appetizers for a Holiday Party

    120 Best Christmas Appetizers for a Holiday Party

    Published: Dec 4, 2023 by Stephy 7 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    From make-ahead Christmas party dips to easy finger foods, there are plenty of the best Christmas appetizers for your holiday party or dinner.

    120 Festive Christmas Appetizers

    Whether you are looking for savory bites or sweet Christmas treats, these crowd-pleasing appetizer recipes will be the highlight of your Christmas party. 

    There are dips, creamy spreads, and bite-sized apps that are perfect for feeding a crowd and are as cute as they are tasty. These scrumptious bites are sure to make your party the talk of the season.

    Whether you’re hosting a cozy family get-together or a holiday bash with friends, this selection of appetizer ideas will set the perfect festive mood and make your holiday gathering not just merry but also incredibly yummy.

    Whether you’re a fan of classic cranberry and pomegranate flavors or looking to surprise your taste buds with a hint of peppermint, this collection of holiday appetizers has it all. There’s an array of Christmas flavors to please every palate, from classic pigs in blankets to creative cranberry brie bites.

    Don’t forget to end the night with some of these mouth-watering holiday desserts, such as easy Christmas cookies or Christmas candy recipes.

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    • Vegetable Christmas Appetizers
    • Christmas Cheese & Meat Appetizers
    • Sandwiches, Pizza, Rollups, and Other Christmas Appetizers
    • Fruit Appetizer Ideas
    • Christmas Dip Appetizers
    • Snacks for a Crowd
    • More Holiday Recipes

    Vegetable Christmas Appetizers

    Santa Veggie Tray

    Santa Veggie Tray from Totally the Bomb

    Easy Cucumber Christmas Tree Appetizer for Kids

    Easy Cucumber Tree Appetizers for Kids from Eats Amazing

    Christmas Ornament Veggie Platter

    Cute Ornament Platter with Veggies (source unknown)

    Christmas Tree Veggie Tray Appetizer

    Christmas Tree Veggie Tray from The Country Cook

    Christmas Tree Veggie Tray

    Holiday Veggie Tray from Mom Endeavors

    Vegetable Tray Snowman 

    Vegetable Tray Snowman from Eating Richly

    Healthy Christmas Veggie Wreath

    Healthy Veggie Wreath from The Country Cook

    Christmas Wreath Appetizer

    Holiday Wreath Appetizers from Key Ingredient

    Gluten Free Chip Guacamole Bites

    Gluten-Free Chip Guacamole Bites from My Gluten-Free Kitchen

    christmas tree veggie tray

    Veggie Tray from Crisp Collective

    Cherry Tomatoes Filled with Pesto and Cheese

    Cherry Tomatoes Filled with Pesto from DIY Enthusiasts

    Inside-Out Veggie Dip

    Inside-Out Veggie Dip from Taste of Home

    Christmas Cheese & Meat Appetizers

    Holiday Cheeseballs

    Snowman Cheeseball Christmas appetizer

    Snowman Cheeseball from The Whoot

    Ranch Snowman Cheeseball

    Ranch Snowman Cheeseball from Baking Beauty

    Pomegranate, White Cheddar and Almond Cheeseball

    Pomegranate, White Cheddar and Almond Cheeseball from How Sweet Eats

    Pine Cone Cheese Ball with Almonds Christmas appetizer

    Pine Cone Cheese Ball with Almonds from Living Locurto

    Cranberry Pecan Mini Goat Cheese Balls

    Cranberry Pecan Mini Goat Cheeseball Appetizers from Mom on Timeout

    Antipasto Cheeseball Christmas Tree

    Antipasto Cheeseball Tree from Cafe Delites

    Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Log

    Cranberry Pistachio Log from Carlsbad Craving

    Christmas Cheese Tree Appetizer

    Holiday Tree from The Girl Who Ate Everything

    Olive Appetizer Christmas Tree

    Cream Cheese Olive Appetizer Tree from First for Women

    Christmas Tree and Snowman Cheese Ball

    Holiday Cheese Ball Appetizers from Freebie Finding Mom

    Mini Cheese Ball Bites

    Mini Cheeseball Bites from Tastes Better from Scratch

    Cheese Ball Christmas Ornament Appetizers

    Ornament Appetizers from DIY Enthusiasts

    Other Cheese and Meat Appetizer Ideas

    Christmas CharcuterTREE appetizer

    CharcuterTREE from Ain’t Too Proud Meg

    Caprese Christmas Wreath

    Caprese Wreath from Cafe Delites

    Holiday Cheese Cube Wreath

    Easy Holiday Wreath from The Five Heart Home

    Ham and Cheese Christmas Crackers

    Holiday Cracker Snacks from Eats Amazing

    Christmas Charcuterie Board

    Festive Charcuterie Board from No. 2 Pencil

    Candy Cane Caprese Board

    Candy Cane Caprese Board from Recipe Girl

    Antipasto Christmas Wreath Appetizer

    Holiday Antipasto Wreath from Tabler Party of Two

    cute Olive Penguins Christmas appetizer for kids

    Olive Penguin Appetizers from Persnickety Plates

    Cheese, Cracker & Sausage Christmas Tree Appetizer

    Cheese, Cracker & Sausage Tree from Honey and Lime

    Parmesan Cheddar Basil Bites

    Parmesan Cheddar Basil Bites from Love Life Liz

    Christmas Wreath Appetizer

    Holiday Wreath Appetizer from Genius Kitchen

    Cheese Reindeers

    Easy Reindeer Appetizers from Cute for Kids

    Santa Cheese Crackers Christmas appetizer

    Santa Cheese Crackers from Free Fun Christmas

    Turkey Cranberry Toppers


    Turkey Cranberry Toppers from Tidy Mom

    Cheese and Meat Christmas Tree

    Easy Holiday Appetizer from Family Fresh Meals

    Oh Christmas Tree Cheese Board Appetizer

    Cheese Board from Stone Gable

    mini Christmas Stocking Hotdogs

    Stocking Hotdog Appetizers from The Peach Kitchen

    Cream Cheese Penguins

    Cream Cheese Penguins from Allrecipes

    Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

    Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus from Eat Drink Paleo

    Spicy Cranberry BBQ Meatballs

    Spicy Cranberry BBQ Meatballs from Yellow Bliss Road

    Charcuterie Wreath

    Charcuterie Wreath from Wonky Wonderful

    Sandwiches, Pizza, Rollups, and Other Christmas Appetizers

    Cranberry and Feta Pinwheel Christmas Tree appetizer

    Cranberry and Feta Pinwheels from The Girl Who Ate Everything

    Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Pizza Bites

    Pull-Apart Pizza Bites from Ready Set Eat

    Southwestern Pinwheel Christmas Tree

    Southwestern Pinwheels from TiramiSusie’s

    vegetable pizza wreath

    Vegetable Pizza Wreath from Clean and Sensible

    Christmas Tree Spinach Dip Breadstick appetizer

    Spinach Dip Breadsticks from It’s Always Autumn

    Spinach Dip Stuffed Crescent Roll Christmas Tree

    Spinach Dip Stuffed Crescent Rolls from Real Housemoms

    Christmas Tree Pizza

    Christmas Tree Pizza from A Couple Cooks

    fun Egg Snowman 

    Cute Egg Snowman Appetizers from Roxy’s Kitchen

    green and red Christmas Deviled Eggs

    Festive Deviled Eggs from Mom Dot

    christmas deviled eggs

    Holiday Deviled Eggs from Delicious Table

    Christmas Tree Pull Apart bread bites appetizer

    Pull Apart Bread from Eclectic Recipes

    Cranberry and Walnut Pinwheels

    Cranberry and Walnut Pinwheels from Diethood

    Snowman Pizza

    Snowman Pizza from Delia Creates

    Christmas Cookie Cutter Mini Pizzas

    Holiday Cookie Cutter Mini Pizza Appetizers from DIY Enthusiasts

    Pomegranate and Cranberry Bruschetta

    Pomegranate and Cranberry Bruschetta from Tabler Party of Two

    puff pastry pesto trees

    Puff Pastry Pesto Tree Appetizers from Cooking My Dreams

    pigs in a blanket wreath

    Pigs in a Blanket Wreath from Delish

    Roasted Cranberry and Goat Cheese Flatbreads

    Roasted Cranberry and Goat Cheese Flatbreads from Healthy Seasonal Recipes

    Cranberry Turkey Pinwheels 

    Cranberry Turkey Pinwheels from Noshing with the Nolands

    Cinnamon Bread Wreath Christmas appetizer

    Cinnamon Bread Wreath from Luluto

    christmas tree tea sandwiches

    Holiday Tea Sandwiches from Appetizer Addiction

    Donut Christmas Tree

    Donut Tree from My Name is Snickerdoodle

    Fruit Appetizer Ideas

    Chocolate Covered Strawberry Christmas Tree appetizer

    Chocolate Covered Strawberry Tree from Home Stories A to Z

    Christmas Tree Fruit Platter appetizer

    Holiday Tree Fruit Platter from The First Year

    Grinch Fruit Kabobs 

    Grinch Fruit Kabobs from Momables

    Strawberry Cheesecake Santas

    Strawberry Cheesecake Santas from Raining Hot Coupons

    Fruit Pizza Christmas Wreath

    Fruit Pizza Wreath from Nest of Posies

    Cranberry Goat Cheese Crescent Wreath Christmas appetizer

    Cranberry Goat Cheese Crescent Wreath from Honey and Birch

    Sparkling Cranberries

    Sparkling Cranberries from Kleinworth Co

    Cranberry and Pomegranate Bruschetta Christmas appetizer

    Cranberry and Pomegranate Bruschetta from Cafe Supra Farine

    Sparkling Cranberry Brie Bites

    Sparkling Cranberry Brie Bites from Yummy Mummy Kitchen

    Cranberry Pecan Brie Crostinis with Maple Sugar Glaze

    Cranberry Pecan Brie Crostinis with Maple Sugar Glaze from Chef in Training

    Cranberry Brie Bites Christmas appetizer

    Puff Pastry Cranberry Brie Bites from Kitchen Sanctuary

    Pecan Cranberry Brie Bites

    Pecan Cranberry Brie Bites from Mom On Timeout

    Baked Goat Cheese & Cranberry Christmas Appetizer

    Baked Goat Cheese & Cranberry Appetizer from Honey and Birch

    3 Ingredient Cranberry Brie Bites

    Easy 3 Ingredient Cranberry Brie Bites from Grits and Pinecones

    Christmas Tree Cream Cheese Danish

    Easy Cream Cheese Danish from Walking on Sunshine

    Cranberry Cream Cheese Salsa Christmas Appetizer

    Cranberry Salsa from The Girl Who Ate Everything

    Christmas Dip Appetizers

    Make Ahead Hummus Christmas Wreath Appetizer

    Make Ahead Hummus Wreath Appetizer from Two Healthy Kitchens

    Very Merry Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

    Very Merry Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip from Gimme Some Oven

    2 Minute Peppermint Fluff Dip

    2 Minute Peppermint Fluff Dip from The Pinning Mama

    Christmas Cookie Dough Dip appetizer

    Cookie Dough Dip from Dinner at the Zoo

    Cranberry Jalapeño Pepper Dip

    Cranberry Jalapeño Pepper Dip from Sparrows and Lily

    Frosted Sugar Cookie Dip

    Frosted Sugar Cookie Dip from Homemade Hooplah

    White Cheddar and Cranberry Dip  Christmas appetizer

    White Cheddar and Cranberry Dip  from Little Broken

    Christmas Queso

    Red and Green Queso from Delish

    Pomegranate Guacamole

    Pomegranate Guacamole from Just A Taste

    Red Velvet Cake Batter Dip

    Red Velvet Cake Batter Dip from Delish

    Cherry Cheesecake Dip 

    Cherry Cheesecake Dip from Shugary Sweets

    Best Spinach and Artichoke Dip

    Best Spinach-Artichoke Dip from Cooking Classy

    BLT Dip

    BLT Dip from Dinner at the Zoo

    Caramelized Onion Dip

    Caramelized Onion Dip from Pinch of Yum

    Snacks for a Crowd

    Chocolate-Dipped Pretzel Wreath

    Chocolate-Dipped Pretzel Wreath from Taste of Home

    Christmas Crack Pretzels

    Crack Pretzel Appetizers from The Gunny Sack

    christmas snack board appetizer for kids

    Holiday Snack Board for Kids from The Baker Mama

    Candied Pecans

    Candied Pecans from Gimme Some Oven

    Christmas Crack

    Christmas Crack from I Heart Naptime

    Santa Crunch Popcorn

    Santa Crunch Popcorn from Two Sisters Crafting

    Christmas Chex Mix

    Holiday Chex Mix Appetizers from Princess Pinky Girl

    Santa’s Reindeer Chow

    Santa’s Reindeer Chow from The Baking Chocolatess

    Grinch Popcorn

    Grinch Popcorn from Two Sisters Crafting

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      100 Best Christmas Candy Recipes
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      100 Best Christmas Treats
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      70 Best Christmas Fudge Recipes
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    Comments

    1. Bonnie Lee says

      December 14, 2024 at 2:09 am

      Great ideas. Thank you. I need a bit of a boost this year.

      Reply
    2. Bonnie Lee says

      December 14, 2024 at 2:08 am

      Great ideas. Thank you.

      Reply
    3. Mary says

      December 15, 2018 at 11:58 am

      Home is Where the Boat Is and all content and photographs are copyright protected. Using content including but not limited to photos, posts and text without permission is prohibited. Remove my photo of my Rosemary Olive Wreath from your round up and your collage.

      Reply
      • prudentpennypincher.com says

        December 15, 2018 at 12:11 pm

        Hi Mary, I have removed your photo from the collage and round up. Thanks for letting me know.

        Reply
      • Chanda says

        December 11, 2021 at 1:35 am

        Mary needs to chill out I think!!!

        Reply
        • Glenys says

          December 21, 2021 at 12:28 pm

          Mary needs to relax! I won’t be making her whatever wreath! Besides that debit downer everything is great! Thanks for the ideas!

        • prudentpennypincher.com says

          December 21, 2021 at 4:09 pm

          You’re very welcome, Glenys! 🙂 Glad you like the ideas.

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