Whether you’re celebrating dip-mas with friends (totally a thing), getting together with family, or heading to a work Christmas party, one thing is for sure: appetizers are the star of the show! These holiday appetizers are SO flavorful, creative, and next-level good while still being incredibly easy and effortless to make. Here are my top 24 Christmas Appetizer recipes!
Easy Holiday Appetizer Ideas
Oh how I love a good appetizer at a holiday party. I mean the main dish is great but the apps? And desserts? I live for those! And this list of Christmas appetizers is nothing short of amazing.
If you’re looking something that’s impressive and unique, elegant and unexpected even, yet so easy to put together, you’ve come to the right place. From delicious dips to savory bites and sweet treats (and even a step-by-step guide for how to build the perfect charcuterie board), each one of these recipes is so good!
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Merry Dip-Mas! (Christmas Dips)
1. Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip
Gooey, hot, melty, cheesy goodness. I think it’s safe to say that we could all use a little bit of that in our lives! Especially since this Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip is super easy to make and perfect for a small gathering. Made with simple ingredients, this recipe is a fool-proof way to impress your friends and have a delicious spinach artichoke dip on hand!
2. Whipped Feta Dip
Every time I bring this Whipped Feta Dip to parties or get-togethers, people go crazy over this delicious appetizer! It’s been my go-to dip for years and it’s always my favorite. Not only does it have that garlicky tangy feta flavor that’s so good, but it also has a perfectly creamy and light texture that’s perfect for dipping chips, veggies, crackers, or anything else. And I love that it comes together in just 5 minutes, making it perfect for holiday parties!
3. Rotel Dip
This Rotel Dip recipe is easy to make! I’ve been making this recipe for YEARS. It’s always so flavorful and such a hit! The flavor-packed Rotel and lean ground beef is stirred into creamy, melted cheese, then seasoned and topped with fresh cilantro and chopped veggies.
4. Buffalo Chicken Dip
This Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe has been my favorite appetizer for YEARS! It’s my game-day go-to, but I also love it for the holidays. It’s creamy, perfectly spicy and savory, and full of that cheesy buffalo dip goodness. With over 50 5-star reviews, it’s truly the best easy appetizer!
5. Cookie Dough Dip
Craving something sweet? This quick and easy no-bake Cookie Dough Dip will satisfy your sweet tooth without needing an oven! It’s gluten-free, healthy, higher in protein, and comes together in just 5 minutes. I always love having this around for Christmas parties, it’s always such a hit!
6. Black Bean Corn Salad
I’ve been making this Black Bean Salad for get togethers, and it’s such a hit! Made with fresh ingredients, it’s chunky, vibrant, and refreshing with a touch of zesty flavor and a hint of spice. Even better, it’s made with just 7 ingredients in 5 minutes and stores well in the fridge. If you’ve been looking for a vibrant appetizer, this is it!
7. Homemade Garlic Hummus
I’ve been making this Homemade Hummus Recipe for YEARS and it’s still my go-to for parties and family gatherings. I love that it’s smooth, creamy, and has the best warm garlicky flavor with just a hint of heat! It’s so easy to make with just 8 ingredients in 10 minutes and I love that it’s way better than store bought.
8. Best Easy Salsa
The BEST Easy Salsa Recipe made with fresh tomatoes, jalapeño, and cilantro. Delicious and perfect as an easy appetizer. Everyone loves this salsa!
9. Caramel Sauce
The BEST Caramel Sauce recipe made with dates, vanilla, almond milk, and a dash of sea salt. This recipe is perfect for dipping fruit, crackers, pretzels, and even wafers. Make this easy vegan caramel in 5 minutes or less! It’s a Holiday favorite.
Savory Holiday Appetizers
10. Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe
Easy to make Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites that are tangy, perfectly sweet, spicy, savory, and just so DELICIOUS! This addictive appetizer is an all-time favorite. Every bite is full of flavor! You’ll love how quick and simple this wholesome recipe is.
11. Garlic Truffle Fries
If you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing, restaurant-worthy appetizer or side, this Homemade Parmesan Truffle Fries recipe is just what you need! My go-to side dish option for pretty much any occasion, these fries are garlicky, savory, deliciously cheesy, and have that signature truffle oil flavor. Plus, they’re made with just 6 ingredients and are baked instead of fried!
12. Easy Roasted Carrots
This is my go-to Honey Roasted Carrots recipe that comes together in under an hour! I love that it’s such an easy way to add an elegant touch and lots of flavor to everything from family get togethers or dinner parties. This is one of those recipes that feels fancy but is honestly SO simple to make!
13. Christmas Charcuterie Board (opens in a new tab)
(opens in a new tab)Celebrate the holidays with the BEST Christmas Charcuterie Board (opens in a new tab)! It’s easy, delicious, and perfect for impressing your guests. This step-by-step guide will show you exactly how to make a Christmas Charcuterie Board in just a few minutes!
14. Fried Green Tomatoes
If you’ve never had fried green tomatoes, you’re going to LOVE this recipe. These crispy, golden-brown slices are the ultimate Southern comfort food—perfectly tangy on the inside with a crunchy, flavorful coating that’s so good. Complete your holiday menu with this delicious appetizer!
15. Air Fryer Zucchini
Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini that’s easy to make and delicious! Made with the best seasoning mix, whole wheat bread crumbs, and a little bit of avocado oil, this recipe results in crispy perfection on the outside and tender zucchini on the inside. Serve it with a dipping sauce for next level air fryer zucchini that’s full of flavor and perfect as a side dish. Your guests will thank you!
Sweet Christmas Treats
16. Cranberry Bliss Bars
These Cranberry Bliss Bars are absolutely heavenly! Made with almond flour and oat flour, this Starbucks copycat recipe is SO delicious. Fluffy and sweet blondies that are full of orange, cranberry, and ginger flavors topped with a fluffy vegan cream cheese icing, dried cranberries, vegan white chocolate drizzle, and orange zest. Every bite is melt-in-your-mouth good!
17. Gingerbread Cookie Bites
Festive, sweet, and such a fun treat! I love these Gingerbread Cookie Bites for a fun appetizer that’s perfect for the holiday season. The flavors of a warm gingerbread cookie topped with white chocolate icing is what dreams are made of. Everyone loves this delicious no-bake recipe!
18. Christmas Cookie Fudge (opens in a new tab)
(opens in a new tab)This Christmas Cookie Fudge recipe (opens in a new tab) is perfect for gatherings, gifting, or just a fun holiday dessert! It’s even easy enough to make with the kids. Put this recipe together in about 10 minutes for an effortless Christmas treat that everyone will love!
19. Pecan Pie Bars
These Pecan Pie Bars are always my go-to dessert for holiday gatherings! I’ve been making this recipe for YEARS and it’s always such a hit. Not only are these pie bars perfectly sweet with the best flaky crust, but you’d never guess that they’re also gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free!
20. Christmas Sugar Cookies
These Christmas Sugar Cookies are truly perfect for Christmas! They’re soft, sweet, lightly crisp on the outside, and perfectly chewy on the inside. The dough comes together so easily, then the dough is rolled out and cut into shapes (or rolled into a log and sliced). Bake, add icing, and enjoy!
21. Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies (opens in a new tab)
(opens in a new tab)These Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies (opens in a new tab) are buttery, sweet, full of winter flavors, and have a perfect crisp-but-tender texture. Made with real orange zest and dried cranberries, this recipe makes for the best Christmas shortbread cookies (or any time of the year)!
22. Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Bites
These Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Dates taste just like the candy! Medjool dates stuffed with a sweet, hazelnut and cottage cheese filling, dipped in chocolate, and then topped with even more hazelnuts. I love making a big batch of these around the holidays for parties or just a sweet treat at home, and my kids love helping me make them! Every bite is full of chocolatey hazelnut goodness.
23. Christmas Rice Krispies Treats (opens in a new tab)
(opens in a new tab)These Christmas Rice Krispies Treats (opens in a new tab) are perfect for holiday gatherings, gifting, or for a fun Christmas dessert with the kids! They have the most perfectly buttery flavor, and the right balance of textures, and are taken up a notch with holiday sprinkles, red and green M&Ms, and white chocolate. Make this easy treat in no time at all!
24. Spiced Oatmeal Molasses Cookies
These Spiced Oatmeal Molasses Cookies are anything but your average cookie. They’re SO much better and go above and beyond! Chewy, sweet, and so flavorful. This recipe is quick, easy, and can be made entirely in one bowl. It’s one of my favorite cookie recipes for the holidays!
