32 Holiday Hors D’oeuvres for a Christmas Cocktail Hour
December 14, 2021
We’ve been talking a lot about holiday drinks this month, and don’t worry, there are plenty more to come. But what’s a Christmas cocktail hour without tasty two-bite treats? These holiday hors d’oeuvres are sure to impress no matter what your guests are sipping on.
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Full On Festive Finger Foods
Select one of these to be the centerpiece of your grazing table or appetizer display. Or go all out, and make one of each for a cocktail hour that is sure to get everyone into the holiday spirit. How adorable are those little penguins? Your guests won’t believe they are made from cream cheese!
Keep adding on to the seasonal factor of what you’re serving by leaning into the classic Christmas combination of red and green. You don’t need everything to be a fun shape, but allowing the food to shine in these naturally complementary colors will definitely have everyone thinking about jingle bells.
When you think of winter flavors, there’s plenty of spice, dried fruits, and foods that tend to preserve well. Honey, cheeses, and pastries take it all to the next level by making everything feel rich and decadent. Fill out your holiday hors d’oeuvres display with plenty of these festive flavors, like cranberry, figs, and even Christmas pudding!
Christmas cocktail hour isn’t complete without some delicious bites to eat! Enjoy one or all of these 32 holiday hors d’oeuvres at your festive gatherings.
A few big bowls of dip are a perfect centerpiece to start a conversation, especially if you have plenty of different dippers for fun combinations. Balance out the selection with a mix of hot and cold, creamy and chunky, and salty and spicy. And don’t forget to arrange the crudite and crackers so everyone has something to scoop with.
If your buffet isn’t full yet, there are plenty more delicious delights to add to the first course of your festive feast. Each of these small bites brings something special to the table that is sure to help with holiday spirit. Plus, there’s no happier crowd than one that isn’t hungry. By the time they get through these, your guests may not even need dinner!
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This post is FANTASTIC! Thank you for the BRILLIANT ideas! It is exactly what I was looking for!
So many fantastic ideas for the holidays! Thanks so much for including some of my recipes:)