Festive Holiday Appetizers and Party Snacks Guide

All the gatherings from now through the New Year will feature plenty of appetizers, snacks, and finger foods. Don’t arrive empty-handed—these shareable recipes will save the day. Some are sweet, some savory, but all are crowd-pleasers.

Savory

Puff Pastry Brie Bites

If you need a simple appetizer, these Puff Pastry Brie Bites will steal the show. About 10 minutes to prep and can be made up to 3 days ahead. Top with your favorite jam for a unique flavor everyone will love.

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Cranberry topped brie crostini on plate topped with fresh rosemary and orange zest.

Cranberry Brie Crostini

A delicious holiday-ready appetizer: warm melted brie on crostini topped with a simple cranberry chutney. Use leftover cranberry sauce or make it fresh—the sweet-tart combo is irresistible.

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Honey whipped ricotta with cranberry sauce, thyme, pecans and honey over top.

Cranberry Whipped Ricotta Dip with Honey

This 10-minute whipped ricotta dip topped with cranberry sauce, pecans, and a drizzle of honey is creamy, quick, and ideal for any gathering.

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Puff pastry squares with goat cheese and apricot jam.

Apricot Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Tarts

Quick to prep and baked in about 15 minutes, these apricot and goat cheese puff pastry tarts look elegant but take very little effort—perfect for a party spread.

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Crescent rolls with sea salt on top on plate.

Pomegranate, Rosemary + Brie Stuffed Crescent Rolls

Crescent rolls stuffed with creamy brie, pomegranate, and rosemary, finished with honey butter and flaky sea salt—an easy, elevated take on classic rolls.

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Air fried stuffed mushrooms on white plate topped with chopped parsley.

Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms

These simple air fryer stuffed mushrooms are ready in about 15 minutes—perfectly seasoned and stuffed for a quick party appetizer.

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Bacon wrapped dates stuffed with honey whipped feta on parchment.

Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates

Dates filled with whipped honey feta, thyme, and pecans, then wrapped in bacon and baked until crisp—an impressive, easy-to-make appetizer.

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Roast beef slider with cheese, onion and mushrooms.

French Dip Sliders

Buttery-topped French Dip Sliders with caramelized onions, mushrooms, melted cheese, and a rich au jus for dipping—perfect for parties.

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Slow Cooker Reuben Sliders

Classic Reuben flavors made easy with slow-cooked corned beef, melted Swiss, and sauerkraut on slider rolls—great for game day or gatherings.

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Deviled eggs on white serving dish topped with chopped chives, jalapeño, and paprika.

Spicy Deviled Eggs

Kick up classic deviled eggs with sriracha, pickled jalapeños, and a dash of cayenne. Easy to make ahead and customize to your preferred spice level.

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Pesto Turkey Pinwheels with Smoked Provolone

These pinwheels combine turkey, pesto cream cheese, and smoked provolone for an easy, fresh addition to any party platter.

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Tomato, basil mozzarella skewers lined up on parchment lined pan.

Marinated Mozzarella Tomato Basil Skewers

Marinated mozzarella soaked in olive oil, balsamic, garlic, and herbs, combined with cherry tomatoes and basil on skewers—an elevated caprese bite.

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Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Meatballs

Cheesy, quick meatballs that cook in about 15 minutes—serve on toothpicks as an appetizer or in marinara with pasta.

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Coconut shrimp on white plate with sauce.

Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp with Honey Sriracha Sauce

Crispy, golden coconut shrimp paired with a sweet-spicy honey sriracha dipping sauce—ready in under 20 minutes.

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Sweet

Overhead view of red velvet cake dip in bowl with sprinkles and chocolate chips over top.

Red Velvet Cheesecake Dip

A no-bake red velvet cheesecake dip ready in about 10 minutes—great for dipping cookies, graham crackers, or fruit.

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Stovetop Maple Candied Pecans (or Mixed Nuts)

Quick stovetop maple candied pecans—add cashews and almonds if you like. A touch of cinnamon elevates them into a great snack, salad topping, or gift.

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Cinnamon puppy chow chex mix in white bowl.

Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow

A cinnamon-scented muddy buddies mix that’s ready in 10 minutes—white chocolate, powdered sugar, and cozy snickerdoodle flavor.

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5 Minute Blueberry Cheesecake Dip

This creamy blueberry cheesecake dip is whipped up in minutes—an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert.

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Homemade Bark Thins

A homemade dark chocolate almond bark with sea salt—simple to make and great to give or share.

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Brownie Batter Hummus

Rich, chocolatey, and ready in under 10 minutes—this brownie batter hummus is a fun, slightly healthier dip for fruit and crackers.

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Bowl of candied pumpkin spiced pecans with striped linen and pan behind it.

Slow Cooker Candied Pumpkin Spice Pecans

These slow-cooker pumpkin spice pecans take minutes to prep and fill the kitchen with cozy fall aromas—perfect for snacking or gifting.

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Bowl with holiday mint chocolate puppy chow.

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Christmas Puppy Chow

A festive twist on puppy chow with dark chocolate, peppermint, and holiday M&Ms—quick, colorful, and fun to serve.

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For New Year’s Eve, add bubbly to desserts and cocktails—try a Champagne Lemon Bundt Cake and a favorite sparkling cocktail to celebrate.

Lemon bundt cake on cake plate with slice cut out to show texture of cake.

Champagne Lemon Bundt Cake

Moist lemon bundt cake brightened with champagne for a celebratory twist—refreshing and special for any occasion.

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Blood Orange Champagne Sangria

A festive bubbly sangria with blood oranges, orange liqueur, a splash of seltzer, and sparkling wine—simple and bright for celebrations.

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