25 of the Best Festive Finger Foods for the Christmas and New Year Holidays!

For me, the Festive Season is mostly synonymous both party food and with friends and relatives popping in (sometimes unexpectedly!) I always feel the need to feed people or at least offer “picky bits” when they come over!
This is obviously not a problem when it’s a scheduled visit, but on the odd occasion that people do drop by unexpectedly, I find myself scrabbling around in fridge and the cupboards and usually end up presenting something really random to my bewildered guests!
In an effort to be more organised this year, I will be making sure I am prepared for any and all “drop ins” for both grown ups and their small people alike with this list of some of the tastiest and easiest both sweet and savoury Festive Finger Food Recipes!
Make these deconstructed Christmas Tree Sandwiches, perfect for a festive inspired lunch or even as starters for the kids on Christmas Day!
Turkey, Cranberry & Brie Rolls
A delicious festive take on the classic sausage roll, made instead with turkey mince, cranberry sauce and brie. These mini pastry rolls will make a fantastic appetizer or party snack this Christmas!
Christmas Wreath Vegetable Platter
So, this holiday it is time to take the boring old veggie platter to the next level with a festive Christmas vegetable tray. It is incredibly simple to transform a basic dinner plate into a holiday wreath – packed with vitamins and fibre.
These Cheesy Puff Pastry Stars make a super easy appetizer for Christmas parties and a great festive snack for kids too!
Ham & Cheese Christmas Cracker Snack
This is one of those ideas that is really easy to make but look great with minimal effort required – 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.
Sticky Asian Cocktail Sausages
The ultimate Christmas party food! Cocktail sausages baked to perfection with a sweet and sticky Asian glaze.
A cute snowflake tortilla crisps recipe. They’re so easy to make and with the help of cookie cutters you can create whatever shape you need!
A creamy and cheesy dip made with chickpea and packed full of protein! A great way to get kids to eat their veggies!
A recipe for homemade sausage rolls made super easy with my cheat’s shortcuts!
These Pesto Parmesan Pastry Straws make a super easy snack or party appetizer for the festive season!
A delicious festive Christmas Rocky Road recipe made with leftover mince pies!
Garlic, Herb & Parmesan Roasted Chickpeas
A delicious and healthy snack of chickpeas roasted with garlic, herbs and parmesan.
It wouldn’t be Christmas without a mince pie (or ten!), and this cheats recipe for little bite sized mince pies couldn’t be easier.
Satsumas dipped in dark chocolate and coconut oil and sprinkled with desiccated coconut. A healthy, low sugar snack perfect for the festive season!
A really cute and healthy idea for the Festive Season!
Healthier Gingerbread Star Cookies
A healthier version of these delicious Christmas Gingerbread Star Cookies made with wholemeal spelt flour, coconut sugar and maple syrup.
Candy Cane Popcorn with White Chocolate & Marshmallows
This Candy Cane Popcorn with White Chocolate and Marshmallows makes a tasty festive treat and can be packaged up as an edible gift too!
This recipe for coconut snowballs is gluten free, dairy free, wheat free, egg free, nut free soy free and refined sugar-free so pretty gosh darn allergy friendly. Oh and also vegetarian and vegan.
Christmas Tree Chocolate Cake Pops
Have some fun with festive baking and make these Christmas Tree Chocolate Cake Pops. They are really easy to make and the kids will absolutely love decorating them! A great way to get into the kitchen with your children this Christmas!
Healthy Gingerbread Chickpea Blondies
These healthy gingerbread blondies tick all the boxes. Made with chickpeas and nut or seed butter they’re packed full of protein making a delicious and nutritious snack.
Rudolph & Snowman Christmas Sandwiches For Kids
Kids will love getting creative and making these Christmas themed Rudolph and Snowman sandwiches!
Date & Nut Mini Christmas Puddings
These Date and Nut Mini Christmas Puddings are highly addictive. Try not to eat all the mixture before actually making the puddings!
Healthy Coconut & Banana Christmas Fudge
A delicious and healthy Christmas Fudge recipe made with just two natural ingredients; coconut butter and banana!

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Liza says
So many beautiful recipes here! Im really hungry now. Will take some of these ideas for my son’s birthday party.