Festive 5 Minute Snowman Crackers + 14 Quick Christmas Appetizer Ideas
on Dec 01, 2020, Updated Feb 02, 2025
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Looking for a quick and easy Christmas Appetizer? These festive little snowman crackers are so cute, even your kids can make them. Plus enjoy the list of 14 more easy and festive Christmas party appetizer ideas! Many of them are so easy, even your kids will be thrilled to make them!
Adorable 5 Minute Snowman Cracker Christmas Appetizer
Not only do these cute crackers make a festive appetizer, they’re also a cute edible non-marshmallow snowman craft as well. If your kids are bored and need a fun activity, pull out the ingredients and them busy creating their own fun winter snack! Here’s how to make these cute little snowman crackers!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 box of round salty crackers, melba toast are easiest to spread, but any favorite cracker will work
- 1 cream cheese spread
- 1 small carrot
- 1 small red bell pepper
- Peppercorns or edible eyes
- Seeds of your choice
PROCESS
- Start by spreading your cream cheese on two round salty crackers and place one above the other on a large plate. You can use any type of cream cheese you like – my kids prefer savory cream cheese spreads like garlic & herb, chives & onion, or vegetable garden. You can also use plain cream cheese, if you prefer.
- Cut the carrot in a tiny triangle to form the nose.
- Two peppercorns will form the eyes, so place the peppercorns and carrot on one of the crackers.
- Seeds make cute buttons so put them on the other cracker. You can use sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, etc.
- Finally, cut a red bell pepper into thin strips and turn them into festive scarves by putting them in between the two crackers.
- Repeat this process as many times as snowman you want on your Christmas table.
- Enjoy!
Printable Snowman Cracker Christmas Appetizer Recipe
Festive 5 Minute Snowman Crackers
Ingredients
- 1 box round salty crackers, melba toast are easiest to spread, but any favorite cracker will work
- 1 8 ounce container savory cream cheese spread, like garlic & herb, chives & onion, vegetable garden, or plain cream cheese
- 1 small carrot
- 1 small red bell pepper
- Peppercorns or edible eyes
- Seeds of your choice
Instructions
- Spread cream cheese on round salty crackers and place one above the other on a large plate. Two crackers make one snowman.
- Cut the carrot into tiny triangles. Cut a red bell pepper into thin strips for the scarves.
- Place the peppercorns and carrot on one of the crackers.
- Place seeds make on the other cracker to make the buttons. Finally, place the pepper scarf between the two crackers and enjoy your snowman cracker appetizer!
Nutrition
Need more Christmas appetizer ideas for your finger food table or Christmas party? You will love each of these festive ideas – most of them are easy enough for your kids to make on their own!
14 Quick Christmas Appetizer Ideas
If you're looking for quick, easy, delicious, and festive Christmas Appetizer ideas, here you go! Many of these 14 ideas are so easy, even your kids will be able to make them! Perfect for family appetizer nights and Christmas parties too!
Frosty the Snowman Cheese Ball
This festive cheese ball is a hit on any holiday table. We love it because it's another easy appetizer even the kids can make!
Holiday Antipasto Wreath - Simply Scratch
If you are an antipasto lover, this lovely appetizer shaped like a wreath is for you!
Grinch Fruit Kabobs Skewersย
How cute are these grinch fruit kabob skewers? Your kids will have as much fun assembling them as they will eating them!
Santa Hat Appetizer
Another quick cracker appetizer idea, these cute little bites look like Santa hats! The hardest part of this appetizer is cutting the cheese.
Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread Recipe
Pull apart bread is always a hit, but when it's shaped like a Christmas tree, it's even better. Love this Christmas tree bread appetizer!
Easy Nacho Wreath Appetizer
Another cute appetizer shaped like a wreath - how fun is a plate of festive, Christmas appetizers!
Mini Christmas Tree Pizzas
I know my kids would have the best time making these mini Christmas tree pizza bites! This cute finger food idea is the perfect Christmas appetizer.
Christmas Tree Cheese Platter Recipe
This veggie, fruit, and cheese platter shaped like a Christmas tree will be the centerpiece of any holiday table. What a creative display of delicious food!
Skillet Dip Snowman Christmas Appetizer (Hot Chicken Dip)
Hot chicken dip is always a hit - but when it's shaped like a snowman, it's even better. Grab this recipe and get cooking!
Christmas Appetizer Idea: Cheese Reindeers
Another super cute appetizer idea that's so easy even the kids can put it together. These little cheese reindeers are another way for kids to have fun with their food.
Santa Veggie Tray
Love this Santa veggie tray! What a cute presentation perfect for the holidays. Serve it with my homemade ranch dressing and you have a winning Christmas appetizer combo!
Cheesy Hash Brown Appetizer Bites
These cheesy hash brown bites are a little more work than some of the appetizers shown here, but they are so delicious and are the perfect addition to your Christmas Party Appetizer table!
Candy Cane Caprese Board
Caprese salad is one of our family's favorite salads particularly when tomatoes are fresh in the garden. Unfortunately, that doesn't correspond to Christmas, but if you can find delicious tomatoes in December this Candy Cane Caprese Board would be the ultimate treat!
10 Minute Cheese & Pear Crostini Appetizer for the Holidays
These quick crostini bites are delicious and so fast to make. We love the winning combo of pear and cheese. A delicious addition to your holiday spread!
Do you have a go-to Christmas appetizer? I’d love to hear what it is!
