Looking to score big at this year’s Christmas party? It’s all about bringing a unique and creative recipe to the table. Below you’ll find a list of Christmas party food ideas that are bound to be a hit with guests.

Appetizers

Baked Biscuit Wreath Dip

Prep time: 15 mins
Bake time: 25-30 mins

What you’ll need:

• 1 can refrigerated biscuits
• Extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 c. plus 1 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese
• 2 c. shredded mozzarella
• 1 c. ricotta
• 3/4 c. frozen spinach, defrosted and chopped
• 1/4 c. mayonnaise
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• Crushed red pepper flakes

Directions here.

Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls with Dip

Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 10 mins

What you’ll need:

• 1 store-bought rotisserie chicken
• 1/4 cup hot sauce (recommended: Frank’s Red Hot)
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 3/4 cups sharp cheddar
• 1/4 cup freshly sliced scallions
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups panko bread crumbs
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup packed blue cheese, broken up
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic

Directions here.

Cheddar Ham Cups

Prep time: 20 mins
Bake time 9-11 mins

What you’ll need:

• 2 cups (8 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 packages (2-1/2 ounces each) thinly sliced deli ham, chopped
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup real bacon bits
• 2 to 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tubes (10.20 ounces each) large refrigerated flaky biscuits

Directions here.

Persimmon & Brie Crostini

Credit: Bryan Gardner

Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 10 mins

What you’ll need:

• 1/2 baguette
• 2 persimmons
• 8 oz brie cheese
• 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
• freshly cracked black pepper (for serving)

Directions here.

Desserts

Shortbread Cookies

Prep time: 30 mins
Cook time: 15 mins

What you’ll need:

• 2 cups salted butter, cold and cut into pieces
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour, divided
• Optional: sprinkles

Directions here. Or, you can pick up some of our hand-decorated Winter Wonderland Shortbread Cookies at a store near you.

Eggnog Pie

Prep time: 30 mins
Chill time: Refrigerate until firm

What you’ll need:

• 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups eggnog
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon rum extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
• 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
• Ground cinnamon or nutmeg, optional

Directions here.

Peppermint Mocha Lava Cakes

Prep time: 30 mins
Bake time: 16 mins

What you’ll need:

• 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate finely chopped
• 4 fl oz Peppermint Mocha Coffee Creamer (1/2 cup)
• 1 oz unsalted butter (2 TBSP)
• 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate finely chopped
• 1 oz unsweetened chocolate finely chopped
• 8 oz unsalted butter cubed (1 cup)
• 4 eggs
• 4 egg yolks
• 6 oz powdered sugar (1 ½ cups)
• 5 oz all-purpose flour (3/4 cup)
• ½ tsp peppermint extract

Directions here.

Rum Balls

Prep time: 15 mins
Bake time: 10 mins
Chill time: 2+ hours

What you’ll need:

• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark rum
• Coarse sanding sugar
• Vegetable oil, cooking spray

Directions here.

We want to know: Did you try any of the above recipes or do you have a favorite recipe of your own? Tell us about it in the comments below.