Christmas Party Food for Kids
A Christmas party is a time for fancy chocolates, prime rib and other extravagant treats. The truth, however, is that kids aren't really interested in fancy foods. Kids want party foods that are fun. They want treats that are festive. There are a number of festive but fun foods to serve to kids at a Christmas party.
Snack Mixes
Snack mixes are especially great for kids 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. Snack mixes can be completely customized with the kids' favorite snacks.
Cupcakes
Quite possibly the ultimate kids' party food, cupcakes 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.
Decorated Sugar Cookies
Almost everyone's childhood memories include baking cookies. Even those who aren't good at baking can include the kids in the cookie baking experience. Just purchase sugar cookie dough, frosting and decorations. Bakeries also sell plain sugar cookies that can be decorated at home.
Savory Finger Foods
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 them. Either way, kids love them.
Pigs in a blanket is another fun and savory Christmas party food. These couldn't be any easier to make. Simply take cocktail sausages, wrap them in biscuit or crescent roll dough and bake them 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.
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