120 Best Christmas Appetizers for a Holiday Party

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

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 from Totally the Bomb

Easy Cucumber Tree Appetizers for Kids from Eats Amazing

Cute Ornament Platter with Veggies (source unknown)

Christmas Tree Veggie Tray from The Country Cook

Holiday Veggie Tray from Mom Endeavors

Vegetable Tray Snowman from Eating Richly

Healthy Veggie Wreath from The Country Cook

Holiday Wreath Appetizers from Key Ingredient

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

Veggie Tray from Crisp Collective

Cherry Tomatoes Filled with Pesto from DIY Enthusiasts

Inside-Out Veggie Dip from Taste of Home

Christmas Cheese & Meat Appetizers

Holiday Cheeseballs

Snowman Cheeseball from The Whoot

Ranch Snowman Cheeseball from Baking Beauty

Pomegranate, White Cheddar and Almond Cheeseball from How Sweet Eats

Pine Cone Cheese Ball with Almonds from Living Locurto

Cranberry Pecan Mini Goat Cheeseball Appetizers from Mom on Timeout

Antipasto Cheeseball Tree from Cafe Delites

Cranberry Pistachio Log from Carlsbad Craving

Holiday Tree from The Girl Who Ate Everything

Cream Cheese Olive Appetizer Tree from First for Women

Holiday Cheese Ball Appetizers from Freebie Finding Mom

Mini Cheeseball Bites from Tastes Better from Scratch

Ornament Appetizers from DIY Enthusiasts

Other Cheese and Meat Appetizer Ideas

CharcuterTREE from Ain’t Too Proud Meg

Caprese Wreath from Cafe Delites

Easy Holiday Wreath from The Five Heart Home

Holiday Cracker Snacks from Eats Amazing

Festive Charcuterie Board from No. 2 Pencil

Candy Cane Caprese Board from Recipe Girl

Holiday Antipasto Wreath from Tabler Party of Two

Olive Penguin Appetizers from Persnickety Plates

Cheese, Cracker & Sausage Tree from Honey and Lime

Parmesan Cheddar Basil Bites from Love Life Liz

Holiday Wreath Appetizer from Genius Kitchen

Easy Reindeer Appetizers from Cute for Kids

Santa Cheese Crackers from Free Fun Christmas

Turkey Cranberry Toppers from Tidy Mom

Easy Holiday Appetizer from Family Fresh Meals

Cheese Board from Stone Gable

Stocking Hotdog Appetizers from The Peach Kitchen

Cream Cheese Penguins from Allrecipes

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus from Eat Drink Paleo

Spicy Cranberry BBQ Meatballs from Yellow Bliss Road

Charcuterie Wreath from Wonky Wonderful

Sandwiches, Pizza, Rollups, and Other Christmas Appetizers

Cranberry and Feta Pinwheels from The Girl Who Ate Everything

Pull-Apart Pizza Bites from Ready Set Eat

Southwestern Pinwheels from TiramiSusie’s

Vegetable Pizza Wreath from Clean and Sensible

Spinach Dip Breadsticks from It’s Always Autumn

Spinach Dip Stuffed Crescent Rolls from Real Housemoms

Christmas Tree Pizza from A Couple Cooks

Cute Egg Snowman Appetizers from Roxy’s Kitchen

Festive Deviled Eggs from Mom Dot

Holiday Deviled Eggs from Delicious Table

Pull Apart Bread from Eclectic Recipes

Cranberry and Walnut Pinwheels from Diethood

Snowman Pizza from Delia Creates

Holiday Cookie Cutter Mini Pizza Appetizers from DIY Enthusiasts

Pomegranate and Cranberry Bruschetta from Tabler Party of Two

Puff Pastry Pesto Tree Appetizers from Cooking My Dreams

Pigs in a Blanket Wreath from Delish

Roasted Cranberry and Goat Cheese Flatbreads from Healthy Seasonal Recipes

Cranberry Turkey Pinwheels from Noshing with the Nolands

Cinnamon Bread Wreath from Luluto

Holiday Tea Sandwiches from Appetizer Addiction

Donut Tree from My Name is Snickerdoodle

Fruit Appetizer Ideas

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Tree from Home Stories A to Z

Holiday Tree Fruit Platter from The First Year

Grinch Fruit Kabobs from Momables

Strawberry Cheesecake Santas from Raining Hot Coupons

Fruit Pizza Wreath from Nest of Posies

Cranberry Goat Cheese Crescent Wreath from Honey and Birch

Sparkling Cranberries from Kleinworth Co

Cranberry and Pomegranate Bruschetta from Cafe Supra Farine

Sparkling Cranberry Brie Bites from Yummy Mummy Kitchen

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

Puff Pastry Cranberry Brie Bites from Kitchen Sanctuary

Pecan Cranberry Brie Bites from Mom On Timeout

Baked Goat Cheese & Cranberry Appetizer from Honey and Birch

Easy 3 Ingredient Cranberry Brie Bites from Grits and Pinecones

Easy Cream Cheese Danish from Walking on Sunshine

Cranberry Salsa from The Girl Who Ate Everything

Christmas Dip Appetizers

Make Ahead Hummus Wreath Appetizer from Two Healthy Kitchens

Very Merry Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip from Gimme Some Oven

2 Minute Peppermint Fluff Dip from The Pinning Mama

Cookie Dough Dip from Dinner at the Zoo

Cranberry Jalapeño Pepper Dip from Sparrows and Lily

Frosted Sugar Cookie Dip from Homemade Hooplah

White Cheddar and Cranberry Dip  from Little Broken

Red and Green Queso from Delish

Pomegranate Guacamole from Just A Taste

Red Velvet Cake Batter Dip from Delish

Cherry Cheesecake Dip from Shugary Sweets

Best Spinach-Artichoke Dip from Cooking Classy

BLT Dip from Dinner at the Zoo

Caramelized Onion Dip from Pinch of Yum

Snacks for a Crowd

Chocolate-Dipped Pretzel Wreath from Taste of Home

Crack Pretzel Appetizers from The Gunny Sack

Holiday Snack Board for Kids from The Baker Mama

Candied Pecans from Gimme Some Oven

Christmas Crack from I Heart Naptime

Santa Crunch Popcorn from Two Sisters Crafting

Holiday Chex Mix Appetizers from Princess Pinky Girl

Santa’s Reindeer Chow from The Baking Chocolatess

Grinch Popcorn from Two Sisters Crafting

More Holiday Recipes

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