31 Christmas Eve Appetizers to Get the Party Started

First impressions matter. [Allrecipes]( [Well Seasoned]( [Delicious inspiration, from our table to yours]( [31 Christmas Eve Appetizers to Get the Party Started]( Kick off the festivities on the right note with these simple and elegant bites. [Get Recipes]( [Grandma Jensen's Nuts and Bolts]( "This was so easy to put together! It has just the right amount of savory flavor. Perfect for a quick appetizer; I'm making it for Christmas Eve!" - Hannah M. [Star Rating] [Star Rating] [Star Rating] [Star Rating] [Star Rating] 57 Ratings [Get Recipe]( Jump for Gingerbread [Gingerbread Cookies]( "Our family's favorite! We make them every Christmas and always get compliments on them." - LindseyS [Favorite Old-Fashioned Gingerbread]( "This is a delicious classic gingerbread cake—not too sweet, just nice and moist. We love this cake!" - Erica [Banana Gingerbread with Vanilla Glaze]( "Really moist! I wouldn't have thought to use molasses in banana bread, and yet the flavors went so well together." - Susan T-O [Gingerbread Cheesecake]( "This has a nice spiciness that gingerbread should have—not overwhelming at all. It has a perfect combo of tang from the cream cheese, dark sweetness of molasses, and a good hit of spices." - Dude Quick Bites [Facebook] [Jennifer Garner Makes This Dish for Her Family Every Holiday—And "They Live For" It]( This pasta night is the highlight of the year. [READ MORE]( [My Grandma's Favorite Heat-and-Eat Side Tastes Better Than Homemade]( Just don't tell anyone it's not. [READ MORE]( [Prime Members! It's Not Too Late for Holiday Gifts and Hosting Essentials Thanks to Fast Shipping]( Last-minute gifts galore. [READ MORE]( [10 Easy Make-Ahead Appetizers]( These appetizers set the tone for your holiday event. [15 Fancy Appetizers for Entertaining at Home]( Fancy appetizers set the tone for your holiday event. Mmmm...I'm Really in the Mood for... [Church Window Cookies]( [Pecan Shortbread Cookies]( [Spritz Cookies]( Follow Us on Social! [Facebook]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [TikTok]( Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. [Unsubscribe]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} | Was this email forwarded to you? [Subscribe here]( Dotdash Meredith, 225 Liberty St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10281 ©2023. All Rights Reserved. [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( | [Help Center]( [Dotdash Meredith]( Allrecipes is part of the [Dotdash Meredith]( publishing family.