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Modified: Nov 16, 2025 · Published: Nov 28, 2017 · This post may contain affiliate links ·

25 of the Best Festive Finger Foods!

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.

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 the tastiest and easiest sweet and savoury Festive Finger Food Recipes!

Savoury Christmas Finger Food Recipes

Christmas Tree Sandwiches

3 Christmas Tree sandwiches with Christmas decorations and sparkly lights in the background.

Make these deconstructed Christmas Tree Sandwiches, perfect for a festive inspired lunch or even as starters for the kids on Christmas Day!

Pesto Puff Pastry Star Wreath

A Pesto Puff Pastry Star Wreath on a white plate decorated with a sprig of fresh holly leaves and berries.

A fun savoury snack to serve up this Christmas. Star shaped puff pastry with red and green pesto

Turkey, Cranberry & Brie Rolls

Cranberry & Brie Sausage Rolls on white parchment paper garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

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 Sandwich Wreath

Kids Christmas Sandwich Star Wreath on a wooden chopping board with Mini Babybel with star shapes cut out of the rind and cucumber slices with small star shapes vut out of them.

A fun but simple Sandwich Wreath that the kids will love this Christmas!

Cheesy Puff Pastry Stars

Cheesy Pastry Stars in a glass dish on top of a red and white striped tea towel with gold metallic stars scattered around in decoration.

These Cheesy Puff Pastry Stars make a super easy appetizer for Christmas parties and a great festive snack for kids too!

Sticky Asian Cocktail Sausages

Sticky Asian cocktail Sausages in a bowl garnished with sesame seeds and freshly chopped parsley with Christmas decorations in the background.

The ultimate Christmas party food! Cocktail sausages baked to perfection with a sweet and sticky Asian glaze.

Christmas Party Platter

Kids Christmas Party Platter

If you've got a bunch of kids coming round this Christmas then try this no-cook party platter full of fun finger food! Easy to put together and full of delicious treats that they'll love!

Cheat's Sausage Rolls

Cheat's Sausage Rolls

A recipe for homemade sausage rolls made super easy with my cheat's shortcuts!

Pesto Parmesan Pastry Straws

Pesto Cheese Straws on a sheet of white parchment paper garnished with freshly and finely chopped parsley.

These Pesto Parmesan Pastry Straws make a super easy snack or party appetizer for the festive season!

Sweet Christmas Finger Food Recipes

Nutella Puff Pastry Star Wreath

Nutella Pastry Star Wreath on w hite plate dusted with icing sugar and decorated with a sprig of fresh holly.,

The best Christmas party snack. Nutella sandwiched between puff pastry, cut into star shapes and baked in a wreath shape.

Rocky Road Bites

Rocky Road Bites cut open to show all their fillings.

A delicious festive Christmas Rocky Road recipe made with leftover mince pies!

Chocolate Dipped Satsumas

Chocolate Dipped Satsumas

Satsumas dipped in dark chocolate and coconut oil and sprinkled with desiccated coconut. A healthy, low sugar snack perfect for the festive season!

Gingerbread Brownies

Gingerbread Brownies cut into squares and decorated with mini gingerbread men and edible gold metallic stars.

If you're looking for a festive brownie recipe that tastes amazing and also add a boost of nutrition to your diet, then look no further. These Gingerbread Brownies are the one!

Elf On The Shelf Trail Mix

Elf On The Shelf Christmas Trail Mix in Christmas themed paper cups with an Elf on The Shelf sitting amongst them with Christmas baubles in the background.

Elf On The Shelf Trail Mix. A really fun but simple idea to make for the kids this Christmas!

Gingerbread Man Puff Pastry Wreath

Gingerbread Man Puff Pastry Wreath decorated with icing sugar and fresh berries.

A puff pastry wreath shaped in little gingerbread men and filled with Biscoff and gingerbread spices. Super cute!

Christmas Tree Chocolate Cake Pops

Christmas Tree 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!

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  1. Liza says

    March 22, 2018 at 9:51 am

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

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