- Snack mixes are a wonderful treat to set out at any type of party. They are especially great for kids, however, because they can be made fun and festive. For example, a sweet and festive snack mix might combine caramel corn, red and green candy-coated chocolates, white chocolate coated pretzels and peanuts. There are so many different options, and snack mixes can be completely customized with the kids' favorite snacks.
- Quite possibly the ultimate kids' party food, cupcakes are perfect for a Christmas party. They can be purchased from a local bakery or made at home. They even can be turned into a party activity by allowing kids to decorate their own cupcakes. If time is short, purchase cupcakes with simple frosting and then purchase candy for the kids to add themselves.
- Almost everyone's childhood memories include baking cookies. Christmas is the perfect time to get the kids in the kitchen to bake cookies. Even those who aren't good at baking can do this. Just purchase sugar cookie dough, frosting and decorations. Bakeries also sell plain sugar cookies that can be decorated at home.
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A Christmas party can't be loaded with only sweet treats; there should be some foods that offer nutrition. One food that kids simply can't resist is chicken fingers. You can purchase these frozen and then bake them, or you can dredge chicken tenderloins in egg whites and seasoned bread crumbs, and bake. Either way, kids are going to love them.
Another fun and savory Christmas party food is pigs in a blanket. These couldn't be any easier to make. Simply take cocktail sausages, wrap them in biscuit or crescent roll dough and bake until golden brown. Serve with mustard or ranch dressing, and they're a hit.
One more idea is to make sandwiches and use hollow Christmas cookie cutters to cut the sandwiches into fun shapes. The sandwiches even can be decorated by applying a thin layer of mayonnaise and sprinkling on spices and herbs, such as paprika or parsley.
