Deck the Halls with Delicious Christmas Snacks: 60 Merry Recipes to Savor the Season
‘Tis the season to indulge in all things festive and flavorful! As the holidays draw near, it’s time to start planning the ultimate Christmas snack spread that will have your guests ho-ho-ho-ing with delight.
From classic Christmas cookies to creative cocktails, we’ve gathered 60 of the best Christmas snack recipes to make your season merry and bright. Think Nutter Butter snowmen, Christmas lasagna, 3D Christmas tree cookies, and peppermint-infused treats galore.
Whether you’re hosting a holiday party, looking for the perfect homemade gifts, or simply want to cozy up by the fire with a mug of hot chocolate, this collection of Christmas snacks has something to satisfy every sweet (and savory) tooth.
Deck the Halls with Christmas Cookies and Candies
No Christmas spread is complete without a selection of festive cookies and candies. Whip up a batch of classic sugar cookies and let the kids loose with the sprinkles, or try your hand at intricate 3D Christmas tree cookies that double as edible decorations.
For those with a serious sweet tooth, indulge in creamy Christmas peppermint pie or light-as-air Christmas cupcakes topped with snowy buttercream.
Savor the Season with Christmas Cocktails and Hot Cocoa
‘Tis the season for festive libations! Shake up a batch of Christmas cosmo cocktails, or keep things cozy with a selection of spiked hot chocolate recipes.
And let’s not forget the little ones – whipped cream-topped hot chocolate from the Polar Express is a sweet treat that’s sure to delight.
So grab your apron and get ready to deck the halls (and your belly) with the 60 Best Christmas Snacks for a Merry Season!
The Best Christmas Snacks Ever
These Christmas Snacks are so fun to make with family and friends. You can even take these to cookie exchanges and fun holiday gatherings! There are so many different holiday snacks to try, have fun!
This eggnog bundt cake is so good for the holiday season! Serve with ice cream for a fun treat!
This yummy biscotti recipe is great for the holidays or anytime!
This easy nutella hot chocolate recipe is so good and great for movie nights and the holidays!
These adorable cookie cups are made with resse's peanut butter cups and store bought cookie dough for a fun holiday treat!
Indulge in the holiday spirit with this creamy and comforting homemade eggnog latte, a perfect blend of rich eggnog, strong coffee, and a sprinkle of nutmeg. It's an easy recipe that brings the festive flavors of the season to your morning coffee or holiday gatherings.
These butter butter cookies are cover in a yummy candy melt to make easy snowmen!
These classic chocolate chip cookies are made better with peppermint bits!
Making eggnog has never been easier!
Slow Cooker makes easy hot chocolate while you are busy doing holiday things!
White chocolate cranberry Cheesecake is a decadent way to celebrate the holidays!
These snowman cookies are made easy with pre made cookies!
These classic cookies are great for the holidays!
This popular chocolate recipe from the movie is absolutely delish!
This yummy hot chocolate cocktail is a fun drink for adults!
These cut out reindeer cookies are so fun to make with kids!
These mini peppermint bundt cakes are so yummy and perfect for any holiday party
This gingerbread spiced hot chocolate is perfect for holiday movie watch nights!
These easy cupcakes are decorated like a Christmas Tree!
These amazing Christmas Snickerdoodle cookies are made even better with peppermint extract! Perfect for families to makes for Santa.
These festive cupcakes are fantastic for Christmas baking with the kids or Christmas parties!
These rich and chocolatey cookies have a marshmallow surprise in the middle and a delicious cake like texture. Perfect for the holidays or any time of year!
Impress your little ones with these delicious Santa Hat Donuts. Not only are they easy to make, but they are also adorable to look at and such a tasty treat to enjoy between meals or as an after-dinner snack.
This Chik-Fil-A copycat peppermint milkshake is so good anytime of year but especially in the winter months! Made with oreos, peppermint ice cream and easy ingredients, this shake is so good!
These amazing Christmas Candy Cane Cookies are great for Cookie Exchanges!
These fun holiday themed peppermint patties are so good to make for the Christmas season!
These amazing brownies are so good and easy to make for the holidays!
This delicious no bake chocolate peppermint pie is super easy to make and so perfect for the holidays!
A fun sweet Christmas treat that is shaped like Christmas Wreaths!
This gingerbread load with icing is great for any holiday dessert table!
These boozy spiced rum eggnog cupcakes are so good and perfect for the holiday season!
These amazing gingerbread cookies are made with a delicious glaze and are perfect for cookie exchanges.
A fun Christmas breakfast treat! Air Fryer Poptarts are a easy fun and sweet choice for a holiday breakfast!
A cute twist on the classic sugar cookie, these sugar cookie bars are a fun treat to make for the holidays!
A fun cake mix chocolate cupcake with a tree made from green candy melts, and made into a fun Christmas tree shape!
These fun Christmas treats are great to make with kids! Started with and oreo and decorate an easy Christmas Tree on it!
This easy to make Chocolate reindeer is so fun for holiday baking! Made with simple ingredients, the family will love it.
This amazing Red Velvet Christmas Wreath Cake is great to make for the holidays and holiday parties.
These fun Mickey Mouse cupcakes wrap the Disney and Christmas Magic all in one!
These fun candy dipped holiday cookies will be the star of your dessert table! So good and easy to make with simple ingredients!
This Holiday Charcuterie board is pretty great and fun to make for holiday movie night.
This amazing christmas crockpot candy is so yummy for the holidays!
These adorable Jack Skellington cookies are super cute and easy to make!
These festive Santa Hat Jello Shots are so easy to make for the holiday season!
This Christmas Chex Mix is great for holiday parties or holiday movie nights!
This grinch popcorn is super fun to make for the holidays!
These adorable green jello shots are great to serve for a holiday party!
These awesome red velvet cake mix cookies are so great to make for the holidays, super easy and minimal ingredients!
These M&M Christmas sugar cookies are so great to make for the holidays Super fun to make with kids.
These reindeer cookies are great for holiday baking! Using premade sugar cookie dough, these are a fun treat!
These fun linzer cookies are so good and fun to make for the holidays!
This fun holiday recipe is so great to make with kids! Super simple ingredients for a yummy treat!
This amazing Santa Hat Buttercream board is so easy to make for all of your Christmas Festivities!
These Christmas Lasagna Dessert Bars are so good and fun to make for the holiday season!
Indulge in the ultimate cookie with our Soft Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies! Melt-in-your-mouth, rich in flavor, and perfect for any occasion. Easy ingredients!
These super cute cupcakes are so good and easy to make for the holiday season!
Elevate your holiday festivities with these 3D Christmas Tree Gingerbread Cookies, a delightful blend of spices and sweetness in an eye-catching, three-dimensional form. Crafted from a rich dough that includes butter, brown sugar, and molasses, these cookies are as fun to assemble as they are to eat.
This Snowman Christmas Cinnamon Rolls recipe transforms classic cinnamon rolls into festive snowmen, making them the perfect treat for holiday breakfasts or brunches.
Delight in the festive spirit with these charming Christmas Ornament Oreos, a simple yet adorable no-bake treat that transforms regular Oreos into cute, edible decorations. Perfect for holiday parties and family fun, these oreo pops, adorned with melted chocolate, festive sprinkles, and mini Reese’s Cups, are sure to bring joy and sweetness to your holiday celebrations.
Indulge in the festive spirit with a Santa Brie Charcuterie Board, where a creamy wheel of Brie, adorned with pepperoni and an olive, transforms into a charming Santa-themed centerpiece. This delightful and easy-to-assemble recipe, complete with an assortment of crackers, is perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your holiday gatherings.
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