60+ Amazing Christmas Themed Party Appetizers and Desserts
Christmas themed party food is always the right choice for a Christmas gathering! These Christmas themed food ideas will help you get into the spirit of the season. Not sure where to start? These 65+ ideas below can help give you some ideas to try! These are great for a family Christmas party, work holiday party, small group gathering, or Friendsmas! And grab a FREE Christmas party planner at the end of the post!

Christmas Themed Food for a Holly Jolly Party
If my guess is accurate, there’s a good chance that a Christmas party will be some part of your Christmas activities this season. It doesn’t matter if you’re going to one, hosting one, or just have an office | work | church party, a Friendsmas gathering – I’m sure food is something that will be on the table (literally and figuratively).
Today’s post is about one thing – Christmas party food.
Chances are, that for one or more of the above types of Christmas party, you’ll need to make a dish (or more) to share – some kind of Christmas themed snack. This goes for whether you’re hosting a party or just attending.
That’s that what we’re talking about today.
First, let me tell you what you’ll see and redirect you if you’re needing more than what you can find here.
Today’s post has Christmas themed food ideas for a party, including both finger foods, appetizers, and desserts. This is not a Christmas dinner theme post.
If you need other types of Christmas party posts, take a look below to see if that’s more of what you’re looking for.
95+ Festive Ideas to Throw the Best Christmas Party Ever – this post contains many of the same Christmas themed food ideas (the post your reading has 60+ – so the post you’re at right now is a much bigger selection) as well as ideas for Christmas party decorations, Christmas party themes | activities | games, and Christmas party favors. If you are HOSTING a Christmas party, this would be a great post to look at.
30 Delicious Christmas Party Mocktails and Non-Alcoholic Drinks – If you have a Christmas party in your future that includes kids or pregnant mamas and you need some festive non-alcoholic beverage choices, this post has 25 Christmas mocktails and non-alcoholic hot drinks.
30+ Easiest Ever Cake Mix Christmas Cookie Recipes – If you want to bake or serve platters of Christmas cookies, all of these Christmas cookie recipes are made from cake mix, which saves a lot of time and makes them very easy to prepare!
Amazing Christmas Themed Party Appetizers and Desserts
OK, so now if you’re ready to check out holiday themed appetizers and sweet treats, let’s get to the main event! They are arranged in something of ‘like order’…. such as first, I work through the appetizers and finger foods. Then, I move on to desserts.
I tried to keep like items with like items… such as all the charcuterie board hors d’oeuvres are near each other in the list, all of the cupcake ideas are near each other in the list, all of the holiday bark are near each other… etc.
Let’s check out these amazing Christmas party foods for your holiday party or Friendsmas event!
65+ Delicious Christmas Party Appetizers and Desserts
Christmas Tree Cookie Cutter Quesadillas
Simple, 2-ingredient (more if you want!) cookie cutter quesadillas! These are so easy to make wand a great last-minute appetizer idea! Perfect for a festive kids' snack - a finger food they'll actually eat! Fun, festive, and a cinch!
Christmas Poinsettia Focaccia Bread
This Christmas poinsettia focaccia bread is a cozy and homey way to start off a Christmas dinner theme menu. Bell Peppers, cherry tomatoes, and arugula are placed on top of this festive loaf to look like poinsettia flowers. What’s great about this holiday starter is that it is a no-knead recipe, so it is easier to bake and serve.
Easy Christmas Tree Appetizer Recipe
If you want to level up a little, try a Christmas tree bread appetizer made with pizza dough and spinach dip! Delicious!
Pull-Apart Christmas Tree Homemade Bread Rolls
Pull-apart foods are a hit at family gatherings. This homemade Christmas tree-shaped version is one that will surely keep your get-together a merry one. I like how it can be used to complete a snacking table for a light lunch or a dinner table with all the fixings around the holiday season.
Christmas Tree Mini Quiches
Romanesco broccoli is the star of these Christmas tree mini quiches! I love how these veggies look like tiny Christmas trees topping these holiday themed appetizers. Grated potatoes, flour, oil, and eggs round out the tasty ingredients in this delectable delight.
Christmas Caprese Salad (Candy Cane Caprese)
This is one of my favorite appetizers to bring to a Christmas party! It's so simple to put together and perfect for last-minute! No cooking involved!
Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board
Charcuterie boards are a hit for any party - but this is especially festive - and beautiful - when it is create in the shape of a Christmas wreath!
Caprese Christmas Wreath
Here's another version of a caprese appetizer that is even easier! You don't even need to slice! It's super-festive as wreath-shaped appetizer!
Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
Here's another way you can do a charcuterie board for a Christmas party! Try them both if you're feeling a little extra Christmas spirit!
Christmas Tree Cheese Board
Same idea as above but specifically for cheese lovers! This Christmas tree cheese board was made for you! A bevy of cheeses are cubed and then placed on a board for your loved ones to sample and enjoy. I think this Christmas themed appetizer is a fabulous idea because you can put it together right before company arrives
Snowman Cheese Board - Appetizer Addiction
How fun is this board? You can play with what surrounds the snowman but that circle cheese in the center is what brings this together!
Christmas Tree Cheese Ball (Easy Appetizer/Snack!)
This Christmas tree cheese ball is a savory way to kick off the holidays! Three types of cheeses are blended with simple ingredients and seasonings to make a yummy Christmas themed party food. I love how this dish is sipe to make and looks spectacular when served.
Antipasto Christmas Tree
As an Italian, antipasto was a regular item at all of our gatherings! This is such a fun way to serve all the antipasto goodies in a creative and gorgeous way!
Easy Christmas Deviled Eggs
All it takes is a little green food coloring and some chopped peppers to create a deviled egg appetizer that is just a bit extra!
Christmas Tree Sandwiches
Cookie cutters are for more than just cookies! Use your favorite Christmas cookie cutter to serve yummy finger sandwiches to your guests.
Star-Shaped Christmas Tree Sandwiches
How adorable is this?!? If you have mini-star cookie cutters, you can assemble a Christmas tree appetizer using star-shaped ingredients. Love it!
Christmas Tree Empanadas (Air Fryer + Oven)
Your loved ones are going to love biting into these Christmas empanadas Marie makes for her family at this time of the year! These Christmas-tree-shaped finger foods make a delicious bite because of their holiday-colored filling of chicken, avocado, and sweet red bell peppers - a festive portable snack!
Cranberry Brie Bites
There's something about cranberry finger foods around the holiday season! This is a delectable treat that every person will just swoon over.
Christmas Twisted Pizza
Pizza may not seem as though it can be a festive feast to eat during the holiday season, but Marie is challenging this notion with her Christmas twisted pizza recipe! An advent crown hides a tomato puree and cheese filling family and friends alike will love sampling. I think it is great that you can prepare this Christmas themed appetizer ahead of time and pop it into the oven right before your guests arrive at your door. Absolutely gorgeous!
Tasty Christmas Wreath Fruit Board
Fruit is always a welcome addition to a food table - a little burst of healthiness among all the rich treats. Serve refreshing fruit using Christmas colors in the shape of a wreath! What a fun idea!
Easy Christmas Fruit Kabobs
If you're having kids at the party, this is a fun way to avoid some of the sugar overload that is sure to happy! I love this adorable, healthy option!
Christmas Fruit Salad
This Christmas fruit salad will bring a lot of holiday cheer to any seasonal grazing table it is added to! Green apple, kiwi, clementines, blueberries, and toasted pine nuts are mixed in a bowl. A sprinkle of cinnamon and some sugared cranberries garnish this healthier holiday themed appetizer you won’t want to stop eating.
Fruit Christmas Tree
Whether for breakfast or as a centerpiece for a holiday table, this Christmas fruit tree is sure to wow your family! Watermelon, kiwi, mandarin oranges, a variety of berries, and pineapple round out this tasty treat. I like how other fruit can be swapped into this idea, so this Christmas themed finger food is more to your liking.
Christmas Sangria
Welcome loved ones to a casual holiday celebration with this Christmas sangria recipe Bintu makes at home! Fizzy ginger beer and white wine is blended with cranberries, apples, and pears to create a taste of Christmas in a glass. I love how it only takes a few minutes to make and can be set aside in the fridge ahead of time for your guests to enjoy!
Christmas Mimosas
This is a light and fruity drink that's made with just 5 ingredients and perfect for your drink table! Delete the champagne if you're looking to make a kid-friendly (and pregnant mama!) version!
Ponche Crema Recipe (Venezuelan Eggnog)
Smooth, rich, and creamy, this Ponche Crema, or Venezuelan eggnog, is a tasty one you should use to cheer in holiday season. This homemade sip-sation takes only 20 minutes to prepare and should be made ahead of time to let the flavors blend into each other. Serve it over ice to make this drink a
smashing delight.
Gingerbread Martini Christmas Cocktail
This gingerbread martini is a tasty way to greet merry revelers to your home this holiday season! Vodka, Irish cream, half and half cream, and gingerbread syrup are blended to make a martini you’ll love sipping on.
Christmas Morning Chai (Dutch Bros. Copycat)
Whether it’s to welcome guests to my home for a festive gathering or to wake my family on Christmas morning, this Chai tea recipe is one that aims to please! The scent of Chai and other and seasonal spices will be a welcome surprise to your nose. Once you start sipping this delightful tea, your loved ones will feel warm and cozy, ready to celebrate this special time of the year together.
Slow Cooker Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
Kids big and small will love this peppermint white hot chocolate Emily makes! The smooth,
velvety flavor of chocolate is mixed with the sweet, peppy hints of peppermint. This drink is perfect to enjoy while celebrating any and all Christmas festivities.
Little Debbie Christmas Tree Dip Individually Served Desserts
This is a great idea for a last-minute dessert, that only uses a handful of ingredients - including the well-loved Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake! This recipe includes how to create individual servings, which are so appreciated by guests for an easy grab-and-go at the dessert table!
Easy Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board
Nothing says the Christmas season like hot cocoa! A hot cocoa bar is always a fun addition to a Christmas party!
S’mores Christmas Charcuterie Board
This is such a fun and festive idea! And best of all - it's so easy! No baking required! This Christmas version of a S'mores charcuterie board will dazzle your guests with a tabletop firepit and adorable Christmas Peeps! Great for kids and adults!
Snow-tally Cute Santa Dessert Board
Enjoy a smorgasbord of flavors with this tasty Santa dessert board. A Santa cheeseball is the centerpiece of this yummy snacking tray. I love how you can include a favorite treat a loved one enjoys so everyone can enjoy one (or two or three) being served. It’s also great because it allows you to use items found in your pantry, so less preparation is needed to put it together.
Nativity Christmas Story Trail Mix
This Nativity Story trail mix is a snack I love making during the holidays! It’s a quick and easy bite with all the treats your loved ones enjoy nibbling on. I also put this trail mix in mason jars and gift it to friend and family so they can nosh on this special at this time the year.
Peppermint Bark Popcorn Recipe
For all the party-attenders who are snackers, this is a great idea to grab a handful of Christmas popcorn that is just right for noshing.
Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
What a fun way to create a puff pastry! Make these sweet or savory - either way, they are just a delightful addition to the party food table.
Chocolate Christmas Tree Pretzel Sticks
This little sweet treat is easy to make and perfect for a little sweet nibble when you don't want to overindulge.
Little Debbie Christmas Tree Dip
I've made this one myself for several parties and it's always a hit! Who doesn't love Little Debbie Christmas snack cakes? Even better in a yummy dip!
4-Ingredient Christmas Tree Brownie Bites
These festive little treats are easy to make and great for a little sweet finger food!
Christmas Pretzels: Easy, Fast, and Fun
Whether they are made as a gift or as a treat to enjoy on your seasonal grazing table, these Christmas pretzels will be a joy to behold! The centers of each pretzel act like windows to mini holiday scenes. What great is that you can make each one of these Christmas party snacks is that you can decorate them as imaginatively as you can.
Christmas Pretzel Tree + Wreath
Decorate your table with this crunchy and delicious Christmas pretzel tree and wreath idea. No matter how artistic you may be, this light and easy holiday snack will turn out beautifully every time you make it. What’s great about this appetizer is that you’ll spend minimal time in the kitchen preparing it for your loved ones.
Santa Cupcakes
Santa will make a point to be in your town early with these cute and yummy Santa cupcakes. Simple decorations help to make Santa’s adorable face. I like that you can use different cake flavors and ingredients to make these Christmas desserts a tasty treat to eat.
Snowflake Cupcakes Recipe
Do you love decorating your food for loved ones? These snowflake cupcakes are a fabulous Christmas themed party food that allow for your imagination to soar! Cupcakes in your favorite flavor are iced and rolled in icing, then dolloped with another layer of icing. A chocolate-dipped and decorated Oreo tops of this confectionary work of art.
Christmas Ornament Cupcakes
Bring Christmas joy to your home with these Christmas ornament cupcakes. Icing, candy-covered chocolate treats, and Rolo candies are used to adorn these sweet decoration treats. I like that you can bake your favorite flavor of cupcake and use different ingredients to create fun ornaments to snack on.
White Chocolate Christmas Tiramisu
Tiramisu is a favorite dessert for many people. Alida’s white chocolate Christmas version is a perfect one to serve your loved ones during the holidays season. Alida changes up this classic treat by using white chocolate and cinnamon to add some holiday flavor to this dish. This delectable delight is a delicious Christmas themed hors d’oeuvre or can be an indulgent snack to eat while snuggling up in front of a roaring fireplace at night.
Pull Apart Pavlova Wreath
This pull-apart pavlova wreath is a fabulous Christmas themed finger food idea to add to your next holiday grazing table. What I love about this recipe is how versatile it can be! If you do like berries, you can use apples and pears to achieve the festive flavors of the season. This is absolutely beautiful
Gingerbread Truffles
For a taste of gingerbread without having to use the oven, these truffles are the perfect confection to make! Gingersnap cookies are the base of these wintertime delights. Candy melts and seasonal sprinkles coat the outside of these Christmastime treats. When plated, they will draw all who at attendance at your party to your snack table to try them!
Snowballs Coconut Fudge Truffles
These coconut fudge truffles are a small treat that are divine to eat. I like that this recipe is a no-bake dessert. This makes these little snowball desserts quicker to mix and roll out. Whether they are stacked or laid out on a plate, these truffle bites would be perfect portable treats to have on hand for your party guests to enjoy.
Peppermint Meringues
Light, delicate, slightly crunchy with a holiday twist. These luscious meringues have a peppermint flavor as well as a coating of semi-sweet chocolate and crushed peppermint candies. Wow!
Peppermint Bark Recipe
Peppermint bark is always a hit and a quintessential Christmas treat! One batch goes such a long way, too!
Pistachio Cranberry White Chocolate Bark
Pistachio cranberry white chocolate bark is a simple and delicious holiday goody you’ll love nibbling on! Tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios are in a bed of sweet white chocolate that is broken into pieces for your tastebuds to enjoy. You can use a bit of holiday ribbon to wrap up a few pieces to gift to loved ones, or they can be placed on a plate to serve to guests at your festive party.
Christmas Smores Bark
Love Smores? This Christmas bark version Chloe whips up for the holiday season is one you should try! Mini marshmallows, digestive biscuits, mini chocolate candies, and Christmas sprinkles are wrapped in milk chocolate, then cut into squares to make this holiday snack. You can get your kids in on the fun by having them help create your bark together!
Christmas Donuts
How cute are these? Bake the donuts yourself or take a shortcut, grab some storebought and decorate yourself!
Christmas Cookies and Milk
What a fun treat for the snack table! Create these adorable milk bottles with Christmas cookies for a festive dessert! And it's not only kids who will love these!
Christmas Cake Popsicles
If you love cake pops, these Christmas cake popsicles will be a tasty treat to eat! Your favorite cake flavor and icing make up the yummy cake cavity. Candy melts, drizzles of chocolate, sprinkles, and edible sparkles are a few of the decorations you can use to dress up these holiday treats.
Homemade Ferrero Rocher Christmas Tree
This is such a good idea! A very creative way to present delicious Christmas chocolate - and no baking required! A great last-minute idea!
Gingerbread Cookie Jello Jigglers
Wobbly and sweet fun will be had with these gingerbread cookie Jello jigglers recipe Pris makes at home during the holidays. You’ll get the festive flavors of gingerbread, hot chocolate, and condensed milk in every bite. Adding decorations complete these fun and floppy goodies.
Christmas Rice Krispies Treats Wreath
This Christmas Rice Krispies Treats wreath snack will be a hit with your merry revelers. Simple to make and decorate, this seasonal treat can be made ahead of time. It would also be a great Christmas themed snack to bring to a holiday potluck.
Grinch Fudge
This fun fudge recipe Kim created will have the hearts of those “Grinches” at your growing a few extra sizes after they taste it! White chocolate chips, food coloring, and sweetened condensed milk are whipped together to create this simple and tasty snack. Your kids will want to help complete the decorations on this treat by adding the single red sprinkle to the center of each piece. Perfect Grinch themed party food!
North Pole Cake Mix Christmas Cookie
This is such an easy recipe - these delicious cookies are made with cake mix! Adorable to the eye, delicious in the tummy!
Winter Wonderland Chocolate Dipped Oreos
These chocolate dipped Oreos Wendy makes are a fabulous Christmas theme snack to devour! They are so simple to make and look beautiful when on a plate. What’s special about this recipe is that it is a fun treat to make together with your kids.
Chewy, Soft Gingerbread Cookies
The holiday season cannot go by without savoring a yummy gingerbread cookie! This soft and chewy version Amy bakes at this time of the year are ones you are going to want to make for your family and friends! The cute icing art on each of them acts as a feast for your eyes before biting into them.
Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies (Cut-Out Recipe)
I love how London’s gluten-free version of sugar cookies is a delight to see and eat. They have a buttery flavor with a hint of almond extract, and decorating these cookies are a breeze. These holiday biscuits look cute on a plate at a party or can serve as a treat for a festively themed movie night at home.
These Christmas themed party foods are a yummy way to celebrate the holidays with those you love. Each one is a fabulous idea to try for quiet meals at home or to rock around the Christmas tree. Enjoy picking out your favorites to make and serve for your loved ones this year!
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