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Table of Contents
Introduction
Christmas Party Mix
Popcorn Snack Bags
Christmas Time Granola Bars
Classic Christmas Snickerdoodles
Christmas Deviled Eggs
Spicy Christmas Bruschetta
Spiced Christmas Walnuts
Yoghurt Fruit Dip
Traditional Christmas Pecan Pie
Peppermint Pretzel Sticks
Peppermint Sparkling Cupcakes
Santa Cheese and Crackers
Christmas Fruit Kabobs
Snow-Covered Party Mix
Granola Pretzel Sticks
Candied Christmas Nuts
Christmas Celery Sticks
Rice Krispy Christmas Wreaths
Peppermint Christmas Fudge
Christmas Peppermint Bark
Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Balls
Pumpkin Butter
Frozen Ground Hummus Dip
Cracker & Cheese Party Spice Spread
Quick & Easy Cream Cheese Salsa
Classic Christmas Sausage Balls
Ham & Cheese Balls
Sugar & Spice Cinnamon Pretzels
Chocolate Peppermint Covered Coffee Spoons
Christmas Artichoke Dip with Pretzels
Introduction
Nothing warms the heart quite like a fun evening spent with close friends, good spirits, and delicious food. Whether you are hosting or visiting someone elses home, the recipes included in this book offer many ideas for appetizers and snacks, from savory Christmas Artichoke Dip to Classic Christmas Snickerdoodles.
Each recipe includes approximate cook time and serving size, though you can always half or multiple the recipe to increase the yield. Mixing in your favorite nuts, cereals, or other ingredients can give each recipe a personalized touch. Everyone will appreciate the care that goes into making these delicious Christmas snacks!
Be of good cheer this holiday season. Eat, drink, and be merry!
Christmas Party Mix
Spice Christmas up with an old time favorite this year.
Serves 20
1 hour 5 minutes
1 cup margarine or butter
3 tbs. Worcestershire sauce
tsp. garlic
5 cups pretzels
4 cups Cheerios or other toasted round cereal
4 cups rice Chex
4 cups wheat Chex
any additional ingredients such as mixed nuts, other cereals, cheese twists
Preheat oven to 300. Heat butter until melted, stirring constantly. Add Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Combine dry ingredients in large roasting pan. Drizzle melted butter mixture over dry ingredients. Toss to coat. Bake at 300 for 45 minutes. Remove from heat and stir every 15 minutes. Allow to cool on waxed paper. Store in airtight container for maximum freshness. Add party mix to your favorite festive party bowl and place in the center of the room for guaranteed compliments this Christmas!
Popcorn Snack Bags
Make this popular gift at home this year, tie in festive Christmas decorative bags and place in a decorative bowl for your guests to enjoy.
Serves 6
15 minutes
6 cups warm popped popcorn
2 tbs. butter or margarine
2 tbs. parmesan cheese
1 tbs. American cheese
1 tsp. taco seasoning mix
1 tbs. store bought popcorn topping of your choice
decorative Christmas snack bags
Toss warm popped popcorn and butter in a large bowl. Sprinkle with topping of your choosing. Toss to coat. Place in snack bags and tie or snap closed for freshness.
Christmas Time Granola Bars
A healthy home-made option this Christmas!
Serves 24
1 hour
1 cup granola
1 cup quick cooking-rolled oats
1 cup mixed nuts, chopped
cup flour
cup dried cranberries
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup oil
cup packed brown sugar
Preheat oven to 325. Grease an 8x8 pan. Mix granola, oats, nuts, flour, and cranberries in large bowl. Add in egg, honey, oil, and brown sugar. Press into pan. Bake for 35 minutes until lightly browned at edges. Allow to cool and cut into bars. Put these bars on green napkins or on a plate of green ivy for added effect!
Classic Christmas Snickerdoodles
Cut these home-made cookies into Christmas shapes and add green and red edible glitter for more Christmas effect.
35 cookies
30 minutes
cup butter or margarine
1 cup granulated sugar
tsp. baking soda
tsp. cream of tartar
1 egg
tsp. vanilla flavor
1 cups flour
2 tbs. edible green and red glitter
1 tsp. cinnamon
Preheat at 375. Mix butter, sugar, cream of tartar, and baking soda in large bowl on medium speed until combined. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add and beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in the rest. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Combine edible glitter with cinnamon in a separate bowl. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Roll balls in glitter mixture to coat. Place on greased baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes until edges are golden. Allow to cool and transfer to airtight container for maximum freshness and softness. Place on Christmas tray for serving.
Christmas Deviled Eggs
Add color to traditional deviled eggs for a Christmas flair on a delicious treat!
Serves 12
45 minutes
6 eggs
paprika
parsley
3-4 tbs. mayonnaise
2 tsp. mustard
1 tbs. sweet relish (optional)
Boil 6 cups water. Add eggs and boil for 30 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from water and let cool. Shell eggs and cut in half. Remove yolk and place in mixing bowl. Set whites aside. Add mayonnaise, mustard and relish to egg yolks and mix. Pipe into egg whites with pastry tube. Sprinkle each with paprika and parsley for a Christmas-themed look.
Spicy Christmas Bruschetta
A delicious bread dipper with a spicy Christmas kick!
Serves 10
20 minutes
1 tbs. dried parsley
tbs. dried basil
tbs. dried rosemary
tbs. dried oregano
5 pods roasted fresh garlic
tbs. crushed red pepper flakes
tbs. kosher salt
tbs. ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
French or Italian bread
Preheat oven to 375. Combine all spices in small bowl. Make sure garlic is evenly distributed and finely chopped. Add the olive oil and stir. Place sliced bread on cookie sheet with mix bake for 15 minutes.
Spiced Christmas Walnuts
A crunchy snack that's sweet and salty for the holidays.
Serves 7
30 minutes
1 egg white
5 cups walnut halves
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
tsp. nutmeg
tsp. allspice
Preheat oven to 325. Grease a 15x10 inch pan. Mix egg white with 1 tsp. water together with a fork. Add walnuts and toss. Combine sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt to taste in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle over walnuts and toss. Spread into baking pan and bake for 20 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container for maximum freshness.
Yoghurt Fruit Dip
Add your favorite holiday fruit to this dip for a delicious treat this Christmas.
Serves 6
1-12 hours, depending on chill
cup peach preserves
8 oz. carton plain or vanilla flavored yogurt
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
fruit for dipping
Cut up any large pieces in the preserves. Stir preserves, yogurt, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Cover and chill for 1-12 hours. Serve chilled with fruit.
Traditional Christmas Pecan Pie
A holiday favorite for Christmas.
Serves 8
1 hour 10 minutes
1 pie crust
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup corn syrup
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup melted butter