31+ Super Simple Christmas Appetizers Your Kids Will Love

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Mix up your Grinch fruit kabobs with a handful of banana Santas, add a few marshmallows & banana slices for hats and you’ll have delicious appetizers or snacks for a crowd of hungry kids.

Get the recipe: Easy Christmas Fruit Kabobs

Just add your child’s favorite cubed cheese, cherry tomatoes (or other festive colored fruits or veggies like green or red grapes, cucumber slices, broccoli etc.).

To keep it budget friendly, we like to get our cheese from Costco, and use kid-friendly and more budget friendly cheeses like marbled and regular cheddar.

Then you’ll have a healthy Christmas snack ready in minutes.

Get the recipe: Cubed Cheese Christmas Board

Creamy, chocolatey, and ready in under 15 minutes with just two ingredients, it’s the kind of festive snack that saves the day when time is short.

Serve it as one big Rudolph bowl or in cute individual cups for a party treat that spreads instant Christmas cheer.

Get the recipe: Rudolph Christmas Dip

Guaranteed to make all the little & big Who’s hearts grow three sizes after one bite!

Simple to make with only 3 ingredients, it’s a tasty snack you can make these last minute too.

Get the recipe: Christmas Pretzel Snacks

Christmas Tree Pinwheels are creamy, colorful bites made from cream cheese, ranch seasoning, peppers and shaped into the cutest mini trees. Finger food for the win!

Add these playful tortilla pinwheels to your Christmas appetizers must make list.

Get the recipe: Fun Christmas Tree Pinwheels

You’ll only need a few simple ingredients like chocolate, pretzels, candy eyes, and red candies for noses.

This Reindeer Chocolate Bark is an adorable and easy holiday treat that kids love to make and eat.

It’s a no-bake holiday treat that’s perfect for holiday parties.

Get the recipe: Christmas Reindeer Bark

My kids always beg me to make this dip for parties, and after school snacks.

Put it in a Santa inspired party bowl, surrounded by your favorite chips, crackers or veggies for a more festive look. It’s an easy crowd pleaser that takes less than 15 minutes to make.

Get the recipe: Festive Dill Pickle Dip

Kids will love helping arrange the fruit and cheese into a colorful Christmas tree, complete with rosemary branches.

With just 5 ingredients and 15 minutes of prep, it’s an easy, healthy Christmas appetizer for classroom parties, holiday gatherings, or family movie nights.

Get the recipe: Christmas Tree Fruit Platter

​Elf Nibbles are the perfect finger foods to put in tiny bowls around your home, for all the little (and big) elves to eat.

Sweetened with maple syrup (oh yeah!)  it’s one of our fav go-to easy Christmas snacks for kids. This one uses cashews, cereal mix, pretzels & M&Ms (we prefer Smarties….. it’s the Canadian in us).

If you’re using for a school party, just skip the nuts.

Get the recipe: Elf Nibbles Christmas Snack Mix

Mix your favorite festive foods like a few red and green fruits or veggies, some cheese cubes, deli meat and pretzel sticks for a trunk.

Then you’ll have a fun, colorful snack feast they’ll adore.

Get the recipe: Kids Christmas Charcuterie Board

Quick to make with just a handful of simple ingredients, they’re kid friendly and stress free.

Perfect for Christmas parties, or potluck trays that need a festive (and tasty) chocolate touch.

Get the recipe: Mini Chocolate Reindeer Treats

Plus they’re a classic & simple recipe jazzed up to give your table a festive touch.

Puff pastry is filled with tomato and melted cheese, then shaped into a wreath crown for a fun snack.

It promises to be a crunchy, cheesy delight that all ages will love.

Get the recipe: Christmas Twisted Pizza

Slice apples and decorate with vibrant red fruits as ornaments and garlands.

Then top with a fruit or cheese star and sprinkle with coconut for snow and you’ll have a fun fruit salad. Plus it would make a fun afternoon activity to do with the kids.

Get the recipe: Apple Christmas Trees

A creamy, savory delight, perfect for Christmas parties or a crowd of hungry kids.

It’s one of those surprisingly delicious recipes (+ it’s served cold, a true time saver).  Which we all need this time of year.

Get the Recipe: Savory Christmas Tree Veggie Pizza

I think anytime is Guacamole time, but up your holiday game with a little pomegranate and fresh flavors in under 5 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips or your family’s favorite dippers.

Get the recipe: Christmas Guacamole

However these tasty morsels are like chicken nuggets, only better, so the adults will love them too. All 6 sauces are mayo based and are super quick to make, so you can pick and choose depending on the day, and time you have to prep.

The dips would be delicious with a veggie platter too.

It’s a crowd-pleasing party food for the holidays.

Get the recipe: Chicken Fingers with 6 Mayo Dipping Sauces

You can’t have one, without the other.

Add this easy recipe to your favorite things list for Christmas Eve, potlucks, movie nights… or just because.

Get the recipe: Meat Candy (Bacon Wrapped Smokies)

Help your kids and guests satisy their pre-dinner sweet tooth with Candy Cane Puff Pastry. Heck, why not start a new holiday tradition with treats before dinner….. because you only live once!

Sometimes if I’m in a hurry, I use my favourite pre-made raspberry jam.

Get the recipe: Candy Cane Puff Pastry

While the Balsalmic glaze is optional, it tastes rather plain without it.

Side note, I brought these to a work Christmas Party, and everyone devoured them. The mozza balls taste much better when soaked in the balsalmic glaze. Next time I may even soak them in the glaze first.

Get the recipe: Tortellini Caprese Skewers Recipe

A Peanut butter & chocolate chip sauce covers the Chex cereal, with some added red & green M&Ms for a a little festive flair.

Just make sure nobody has a peanut allergy before putting out.

Get the recipe:  Christmas Muddy Buddies

They’re the perfect addition for holiday festivities that kids will yum up.

And they’re extra simple to make with crispy tater tot cups, and all your favourite pizza toppings on top. Get the kids to top their own, especially if they’re picky.

Get the recipe: Pizza Tots

⭐️ Add some tasty shortbread cookie recipes for Christmas to your holiday menus this year.

You’ll need only a few simple ingredients to make this a jolly time for the parents too.

Get the recipe: Reese’s Cup Rudolph Treats

Just add whatever cheese, deli meat & fresh fruit your family likes best. Then include some green grapes, cranberries, or apple slices to add festive colors. 

Get the recipe: Healthy Charcuterie Board Christmas Tree

We’ll usually make up a huge batch of these ahead of time, and then just thaw and cook them as needed. Our kids usually don’t mind helping us roll the balls. Especially when they know they’ll be getting one of their fav snacks in the future.

But if your short on time, you can also simmer frozen ready made meatballs with the homemade sauce while you go about your other party prep. My kinda cooking!

Get the recipe: Crockpot BBQ Meatballs

A cross between a sandwich and a skewer, they’re a fun, and super simple way to celebrate.

Get the recipe: Cute Christmas Appetizers

Sweet, coconut-y and if you use rum extract, it will put you in a more festive mood too. Or make half without the extract if the kids aren’t into that flavor.

Get the recipe: Festive Coconut Snowballs

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food, with these Mac and Cheese Bites. A nostalgic, crispy, creamy delight in every bite.

Perfect as finger food, appetizers, or snacks for holiday entertaining. Adults like them too.

Get the recipe: Mac and Cheese Bites

32. Toasted Pita With Pea & Feta Cheese Dip

We love the festive green color and textures of this Healthy Pea and Feta Creamy Dip with toasted pita strips.

I like to put it out with pretzels or carrot sticks too, and serve it in a Christmas themed dish.

It’s a healthy, easy holiday appetizer you can whip up in less than 10 minutes.

Get the recipe: Toasted Pita With Pea & Feta Cheese Dip

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas tree 🎶 how lovely these would look on your holiday table (bet you sang that too!).

Potato based fluffy mini quiches make for easy party food for the whole family. 

Get the recipe: Christmas Tree Mini Quiches

Final Thoughts: Yuletide Yum Christmas Finger Foods

I hope you found some kid-friendly Christmas party appetizers to bring out this year. Whether you’re looking for something savory, sweet, or a bit of both, these recipes will delight even the Grinchiest of Grinches.

So, gather your little helpers, roll up your sleeves, and dive into the joy of the holidays.

We love making festive appetizers throughought the year for all occasions, like these fun Halloween appetizers too!

Merry Christmas!