45 Easy Christmas Finger Foods to Encourage Merry Mingling
Easy finger foods for Christmas! These bite-size holiday appetizers make for easy Christmas party foods and encourage guests to mingle while they snack.
One of the best things about holiday parties is the food!
More specifically, the appetizers. (If you ask me.)
When guests arrive at a gathering, they love to have something to drink, and to start munching on some tasty snacks.
It gives them something to do and talk about, and everyone just starts feeling festive right away.
So if you’re hosting or attending a holiday celebration, be the hero and serve some delicious snacks!
Bite size appetizers that don’t require silverware are perfect, so people can casually eat while they mingle.
I put together a list of the best Christmas finger foods, so you have tons of ideas for what to make.
These holiday finger foods are both addicting in their deliciousness AND easy and fun to make and serve.
Let’s check ‘em out!
(🎄 Need more delicious holiday food ideas? You’ll love these festive Christmas breakfast casseroles, unique holiday dinner ideas, quick and easy Christmas treats, and irresistible holiday cheesecakes!)
Best Holiday Finger Foods
Reindeer Mini Cheese Balls
Delight your guests with these adorable bite-size reindeer cheese ball appetizers.
Paired with some crackers or crostini, this recipe will add a festive and whimsical touch to your Christmas menu.
Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese
Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese look and taste like an upscale appetizer, but they’re super easy to make - just 3 ingredients!
The sweet and salty flavor combo is truly amazing too.
Christmas Tree Sandwiches
Mini Christmas Tree Sandwiches are the perfect finger food for a Christmas party or family gathering. Quick prep, easy assembling, and totally customizable!
Christmas Charcuterie Board
It’s always great to have something easy to nibble on when you’re mingling with friends and family, and this Christmas Charcuterie Board is festive and very inviting.
Featuring brie with a Christmas tree cut out, cheese stars, and plenty of sweet and savory options.
Christmas Deviled Eggs
Everything from the Christmas colors to the fresh herbs, lemon and garlic in the filling makes these Christmas Deviled Eggs truly special.
They are sure to disappear fast, so make extra!
Pepperoni Twists
With all the tasty flavors of pizza, Pepperoni Twists are adorable pinwheels that everyone will love to munch on.
With just a few basic ingredients, they’re easy to make and fun to serve.
Christmas Pinwheels
Festive and fun Christmas Pinwheels use a mix of white beans and feta cheese, instead of cream cheese, for a lower fat, but still deliciously creamy version of a classic.
Cranberry Brie Bites
You’ll love the balance of sweet and tart cranberries with sharp and flavorful brie in these handheld bite-size Cranberry Brie Bites.
Tortellini Caprese Skewers
Tortellini Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze are a fun spin on the classic caprese salad.
They're an easy no-bake appetizer that’s ready in about 25 minutes, bursting with fresh flavors, and look festive when arranged like a wreath.
Pesto Puff Pastry Christmas Trees
Pesto Puff Pastry Christmas Trees make a pretty centerpiece for the holiday table and they’re delicious too!
Puff pastry sheets combine with red and green pesto to make the trees which are wonderful served warm from the oven.
Charcuterie Skewers
Traditional charcuterie gets a fun twist with these Charcuterie Skewers.
They have all your favorite charcuterie elements, but can be easily eaten while guests mingle.
Spinach Artichoke Pinwheels
Spinach Artichoke Puff Pastry Pinwheels have all the delicious flavors of spinach artichoke dip in a fun bite-sized finger food.
You can even make them ahead of time and freeze them to make life easier.
Antipasto Platter
This Antipasto Platter is a combination of Italian meats, cheeses, vegetables and breads, all arranged to create a fabulous appetizer display.
The perfect showpiece for any gathering, and it takes just minutes to put together!
Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread
Making pull-apart bread in a Christmas tree shape adds that extra special touch around the holiday season.
Cheesy, garlicky, and dotted with cherry tomatoes, this fun recipe is made easy with a few supermarket shortcuts.
Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball Bites
Turn the flavors of jalapeno poppers into Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball!
They’re mini cheese ball bites with bacon that taste delicious on top of crackers or baguette slices.
Snowman Charcuterie Brie Board
An adorable Snowman Charcuterie Brie Board would make a mouthwatering centerpiece on your holiday table.
With a delightful combination of savory meats, creamy brie cheese, and an assortment of delectable accompaniments, this show-stopping edible work of art is sure to impress all your guests.
Brie and Cranberry Tartlets
Brie and cranberry tartlets are perfect for easy holiday entertaining. They take 20 minutes to make, and have only four ingredients.
Plus, you can make the tart shells ahead of time!
Christmas Sausage Roll Wreath with Cranberries
This gorgeous Christmas Sausage Roll Wreath is such a show-stopping appetizer for the holiday season.
It’s easy, takes only 10 minutes to prep and is stuffed with festive cranberries and pecans.
Antipasto Wreath
An Antipasto Wreath bursting with Christmas cheer is here! Salty Italian meats, soft cheeses, juicy veggies, and fresh herbs are arranged and displayed in the most colorful, festive way!
Bacon Wrapped Pickles with Cream Cheese
Bacon Wrapped Pickles with Cream Cheese are a wildly addicting, irresistible appetizer that will be sure to wow any crowd.
Not only are these bite-sized treats incredibly flavorful, but they’re also incredibly easy to make!
Cute Santa Christmas Charcuterie Board
Serve up a very merry appetizer this holiday season with this cute Santa Charcuterie Board. It’s easy to make and very kid-friendly.
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Scallops are delicious on their own, but when you cover them in bacon you end up with decadent little bites that are special enough for the holidays.
Fancy Pigs in a Blanket
Classic appetizers and snacks can be elevated to more grown-up versions with a few elegant flavor combinations.
The addition of dijon mustard and sharp cheddar cheese to miniature smoked sausages and flaky crescent style rolls gives you Fancy Pigs in a Blanket!
Charcuterie Tree
A festive Charcuterie Tree is fun to build and makes a gorgeous centerpiece on your holiday table.
Get into the spirit of the season with savory bites of Italian charcuterie, creatively arranged in a spiral around the tree cone.
Goat Cheese & Prosciutto Crostini
Goat Cheese and Prosciutto Crostini is basically the perfect holiday appetizer.
Crostini is smothered in whipped goat cheese and topped with prosciutto and fresh sage. Your tastebuds will go wild with this easy appetizer.
Bacon Wrapped Chorizo Stuffed Dates
Bacon Wrapped Chorizo Stuffed Dates can be made with either cream cheese or goat cheese, and both ways are insanely delicious!
These easy to make appetizers simply fly off the baking sheet faster than you can make them.
Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Walnuts & Salted Honey
These little party toasts make for the easiest appetizer!
Whipped ricotta with lemon is spread over crunchy crostini and finished with a dusting of toasted walnuts, a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of flaky salt. Simply divine!
Mini Mushroom Pies with Thyme
These flaky two-bite pies have a buttery crust and a savory mushroom filling that’s totally irresistible.
Easy Bruschetta with Mozzarella
You just can’t go wrong serving Bruschetta with Mozzarella. It’s a classic combination of vibrant tomatoes, fresh basil & garlic, and creamy mozzarella cheese served over perfectly toasted baguette slices.
It’s a fast and easy appetizer that’s done in 15 minutes and gets rave reviews every time!
Italian Sub Pinwheels
All the flavors of an Italian Sub, all rolled into a delicious bite-size pinwheel. Serve them with toothpicks and a bowl of Italian dressing for drizzling.
Smoked Salmon Bites
Smoked Salmon Bites with Dill Sour Cream are elegant and flavorful and look lovely on a platter. Only you will know how easy they were!
Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
It doesn’t get more festive than your favorite meats, cheese, fruit, vegetables and nuts displayed in a Christmas tree shape.
Herb Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
Herb Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers are a fun appetizer or healthier snack for the holidays.
So simple to make using mini sweet peppers, and so flavorful from the garlic and herbs, they are also vegetarian and gluten free.
Brie and Fig Crostini
Brie and Fig Crostini is super simple and absolutely delish. Sweet, salty, and crispy, it’s the perfect party appetizer during the busy holiday season.
Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms
Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms elevate the classic appetizer to a whole new level.
The blend of crispy bacon, salty parmesan cheese, buttery breadcrumbs and savory aromatics make these juicy baked mushrooms impossible to resist.
Christmas Tree Fruit and Cheese Platter
Perfect for kids and adults alike, this easy Christmas Tree Fruit and Cheese Platter looks so festive!
It’s a nice change from traditional charcuterie, and is perfect if there will be vegetarians at your gathering.
Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon
Cream cheese, cheddar, crispy bacon, and jalapenos make for the best easy baked Jalapeno Poppers.
Best of all, they’re ready in 25 minutes with loads of flavor!
Easy Charcuterie Jars
Charcuterie Jars are adorable and festive, can be made ahead of time, are easy to clean up, and you won’t need a table filled with serving platters and serving bowls.
Buffalo Chicken Pretzel Bites
Convenient store-bought yeast dinner rolls get a makeover with a creamy, tangy chicken filling and a pretzel-like exterior.
The result is a delicious, handheld parcel of goodness that will go perfectly with your other favorite holiday appetizers.
Apple, Prosciutto, and Brie Crostini
Salty, sweet, creamy, and crunchy, this easy crostini recipe is addicting and perfect for any holiday celebration. It’s the perfect combination of flavors and textures.
Chicken Sausage Rolls
Chicken Sausage Rolls are flaky, flavorful, and super tasty.
With simple ingredients- puff pastry, minced chicken, onion soup mix they are easy to make, and the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer.
French Onion Tartlets
You’ll want to add these delicious and adorable French Onion Tartlets to your holiday menu, pronto.
Creamy, caramelized onions inside crispy, mini phyllo cups - what’s not to love?!
Mini Taco Cups
Taco Cups are just what they sound like – cheesy, savory, bite-sized tacos!
These miniature taco cups are a fun finger-food that’s perfect for a more casual holiday celebration.
Mini Sausage Party Tarts with Cranberry Mango Compote
Savory sausage and creamy cheese baked in little party bites!
Topped with a sweet and tangy cranberry mango compote and fresh thyme for a little hit of herb, these Mini Sausage Party Tarts are a savory tasty and beautifully elegant appetizer.
Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies
Little Smokies wrapped in crispy bacon and smothered in sticky brown sugar.
It doesn’t get easier or more delicious than this 3 ingredient appetizer!
Ready to make some fun Christmas finger foods?
I hope this list of festive holiday appetizers has given you lots of inspiration for what to make or bring to your Christmas celebration.
They’re perfect for everything from work potlucks to family Christmas dinner to holiday parties with friends.
Which one(s) did you decide to make?
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