Toddler Christmas party snacks . . . and Christmas snacks for kids of all ages!
I think the best part of the holiday season, for a lot of people, are all the fun Christmas snacks! Cute Christmas treats can be so fun at this time of year. One Christmas time fun activity is when the whole family enjoys making a tasty treat together, letting the little hands “help” 😉 make a simple snack. But sometimes the easy recipes and a healthier option for a fun holiday treat can be hard to find. I have compiled a whole list of fun Christmas food ideas, some a healthy snack, and some not so healthy . . . but all fun holiday treats and recipes that are not too complicated to make!
If you have a children’s Christmas party to plan, these holiday season treats can help you plan so that even a fussy eater will find something that they enjoy. From finger foods to a festive snack, these recipes all have simple ingredients. Easy Christmas snacks for a bunch of kids can sound daunting, but you’re at the right place to find the best Christmas finger food ideas! Toddler Christmas party snacks can be super fun, thankfully there are tons of good ideas out there.
It doesn’t have to be holiday kid’s party to enjoy these fun easy recipes! These all would make a great after-school snack, so turn on some Christmas music and let the kids join in and help create a festive twist on afternoon snack time.
Kids love Christmas treats because they’re like little bites of holiday magic! Here’s why they’re such a hit:
- Sugar and Spice, Everything Nice: Christmas treats are packed with sweet, yummy flavors—chocolatey, minty, cinnamony goodness! And let’s face it, kids and sugar are a match made in holiday heaven. BUT, a lot of kids like the fresh fruit flavors even more. Green grapes, strawberry Santas, banana slices, apple slices, celery sticks, cheese sticks, cherry tomatoes . . . you can use all of these familiar ingredients to make healthy Christmas snacks too! Toddler Christmas party snacks can be some of the most simple, with ingredients that they are already used to eating.
- Tradition = Fun Time: Baking cookies, mixing dough, and sneaking a taste before they go in the oven? That’s what Christmas is all about! It’s not just eating the treats; it’s about making them with family, decorating them with sprinkles and chocolate chips, and making a mess in the kitchen.
- Crazy Cool Shapes: Gingerbread men, candy cane cookies, snowman cupcakes… Christmas treats come in the coolest shapes ever! It’s like eating a snowflake or a reindeer, and that’s way more fun than boring round cookies. Cheese in the shape of a Christmas tree? A star shape pizza? There is a always a cute way to transform the good stuff!
- The Holiday Spirit: Everything is extra magical at Christmas, and treats are no exception. Whether it’s nibbling on cookies left out for Santa or enjoying a candy cane after decorating the tree, treats just feel more special during the holidays.
- Once-a-Year Awesomeness: Christmas treats are like a special surprise that only comes once a year. Candy canes, peppermint bark, meringue Christmas trees, and hot cocoa with whipped cream—it’s like a treasure chest of goodies that only opens in December.
- Sharing is Caring: Christmas is all about giving, and sharing treats with friends and family makes them taste even better. Who doesn’t love giving a plate of homemade Christmas treats to Grandma?
Fun Christmas Party Snacks for Kids and Toddlers
Whip up a batch of this holiday trail mix in minutes! This simple idea is great for the Christmas season.
These festive savoury crackers are perfect for a quick snack in the busy run up to Christmas or for an easy Christmas party food idea for kids - it takes just minutes to put together a platter full.
These easy no bake Rudolph Red Nose Treats are the perfect way to kickoff your Christmas party, Christmas morning breakfast, or movie night! These Christmas donut holes are also so much fun to decorate together with your kids!
These Reindeer Snacks are a variant of good old Ants on a Log – that classic threesome of celery, peanut butter, and raisins – but instead of the raisins, you add pretzel “antlers” and candy eyes and noses. So this snack has just a little bit of indulgence, along with a healthy dose of fresh veggies and protein-filled peanut butter.
If you are looking for an easy and healthy Christmas treat for the kids then you will want to make these Easy Santa Pops. These Christmas fruit kabobs are made to look just like Santa!
These adorable Christmas pretzels are so easy to make and super tasty! If you’re looking for easy, no-bake Christmas treats, try these candy melt Christmas trees!
This adorable no bake dessert turns oreos and strawberries into a Santa hat.
These easy white chocolate Mini Snowman Pudding Pies are a delicious dessert for the winter season! A sweet treat that the entire family will love!
These adorable Rudolph Rice Cakes are fun and easy to make with the kids and a GREAT healthy Christmas snack for toddlers and preschoolers.
These Mini Christmas Tree Pizzas are super easy to put together and the whole family will love them! These are great if you want to make something different as a family. Great as a snack, appetizer, or even a light dinner during the busy season.
These Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls are easy to make and kids love to help decorate them.
These are such a hit with the kids, they love making them and eating them, which means it’s also a fun afternoon activity to keep them occupied for a few quiet minutes before they eat them all. (Remember, grapes can be a major choking hazard with toddlers, so be careful to slice them in half lengthwise before they pop them in their mouths.)
These easy Polar Bear graham cracker squares are a super fun treat to make together!
These fun Reindeer Sloppy Joe Sliders are great for a fun Christmas Party idea! These are really simple to make in just minutes and the kids will love it. (You can always just make your sloppy joe meat with a can of sauce to skip all the individual seasoning ingredients!)
This adorable Reindeer Floats Christmas Snack is easy to assemble and would make a fun treat for watching Christmas movies with the family or any of your holiday traditions.
These cute and easy mozzarella cheese snowman snacks are perfect for Christmas party food or a fun festive meal at home!
These Strawberry Santas with healthy cheesecake filling are delightfully festive, fun, and easy to assemble for Christmas. Made with just 4 ingredients - strawberries, cream cheese, a touch of powdered sugar, and vanilla -these no-bake holiday desserts are a hit with kids and adults.
These bite-sized balls of crunchy, marshmallow-y delight will make your family’s hearts grow three sizes. So make sure to serve them a batch of Grinch Rice Krispie Bites at this year’s Grinch Movie Night!
This simple ideas for an easy Christmas snack is super easy to make, even for little hands, very yummy, and quite adorable! Even better, you probably have the better part of what you need to make them right in your pantry!
Christmas tree Rice Krispie treats are SO simple to make and kids adore the fun shape and color. If you’re scrambling for a last minute holiday treat, these are it!
Have a toddler that prefers to drink their meals rather than eat? These Christmas smoothies are a perfect healthy option and great idea for the holiday season.
These cute bear donuts make a great breakfast for sleepovers or class parties at school. And it doesn’t take much time to assemble a platter of polar bear donuts!
Enjoy these toddler Christmas party snacks . . . and treats for the holiday season for kids of all ages!