There is nothing better on a cold day leading up to the holiday season then to have a fun Family Christmas Movie Night, it is an annual Christmas tradition in our household on Christmas Eve. Now a Christmas Movie night party isn’t complete without a holiday snack mix of yummy Christmas Movie Night Snacks.
Skip going to the movies and spending a ton of money and instead host a Christmas movie night with all your favorite Christmas movies at a fraction of the cost. We have a guide to the Favorite Movies for Christmas using streaming services as well as a guide that focuses on the Best Christmas Movies for Kids Under 5 Years old as they are shorter films.
Planning a movie night with family and friends is easier than you think all you need to do is turn your living room into a theatre this Christmas season. To make sure everyone is super comfy, invite guests to wear there Christmas pajamas and bring a cozy blanket.
A movie night is a great way to spend quality time together and slow down during the busy Christmas season. Die hard is the only movie my husband will allow on the television while we decorate the Christmas tree each year.
If you’re looking for the best easy Christmas treats for a holiday movie night this list of snack ideas is for you! Everything from Grinch cookies and Mickey Mouse gingerbread to peppermint fluff and Polar Express hot chocolate at the hot cocoa bar! The best snacks are those that you can share on a family movie night including sweet treats as well as salty snacks in a large bowl such as Grinch Popcorn.
The Best Christmas Movie Night Snacks
Christmas Cookies the Whole family will Love!
How fun are these Grinch themed cookies?! And, not only is it a cookie, it’s a Grinch cookie with hearts inside!
This sweet snack is like adding two awesome sweets together in one. This yummy treat is so much fun to bake and even better to eat!
If you’ve ever traveled to Disneyland or Disney World around Christmastime, you know how magical it is!
You can always find these super cute Mickey Mouse Gingerbread Cookies that smell so freaking good with the cutest designs. Make some at home this year with the kids' help.
Grinch heart cookies are an easy, festive and silly holiday dessert. So the Grinch himself might not be the most ‘festive’ soul at heart (far from it!) but these red and green Christmas cookies are so cute!
Grinch cookies with frosting inside are the perfect December yummy snacks idea.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a Christmas book and movie classic! That’s why these Spiced Rudolph Cookies Recipe to Cook with Kids is perfect for an fun Christmas movie night. This fun treat is perfect for little hands.
Nutcracker cookies are inspired by the episode of Mickey’s Magical Christmas titled: Snowed in at the House of Mouse and The Nutcracker.
All you need is some Mickey Cookie Cutters and some royal icing to decorate.
These 3 ingredient Pillsbury Christmas Tree Cookies are the best treat for December. They’re so easy to whip up and frost. The sprinkles are super cute for decorating your tree!
While technically speaking Christmas shortbread cookies can be eaten at any time of year, they seem to be a critical cookie around this time of year. The joy of the shortbread often lies in its elegant simplicity.
But adding a little extra holiday flavour and colour just makes shortbread that much more festive. These cranberry pistachio shortbread cookies are the perfect Christmas Cookie Idea.
Santa’s No Bake Snacks
Kids adore homemade peppermint fluff dip so I thought I’d share this recipe. This peppermint twist on the classic fluff dip only takes 5-minute to make using vanilla cookies, marshmallows and peppermint cookies with a fun holiday twist and is a favorite in the North Pole.
DIY peppermint ice cream that is sprinkled with crushed candy canes is an easy Christmas treat idea! It’s light, refreshing, and sweet for the month of December and pairs perfectly with chocolate sauce.
You can even make it in November, we won’t tell!
This vegan marshmallow peppermint fudge was so simple to whip up. It’s one of my favorite holiday treats for Christmas. With white chocolate and candy canes you will be in holiday heaven.
Grinch Hot Chocolate Bombs are easy to make and tastes like it came from a high-end candy shop. It is the perfect holiday snack! This is one of the best ways to make hot chocolate.
Grow your heart three sizes with a warm batch of festive Grinch Popcorn is the best Christmas popcorn recipe! This is easy and fun to make with the entire family for a night of enjoying The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.
Christmas treats never have to be elaborate! That’s why
No Bake Reindeer Snack idea was such a hit in my kitchen in December. All you have to do is simply assemble the common household ingredients into the shape of a Reindeer.
It’s important to have a few quick and easy snack ideas to bring to these events, or even to have in the car for long journey’s to help get you there. Being on the go, all the time, it’s important to have a few quick and easy snack ideas to bring.
I’m finding it very difficult to resist snacking so having a bag of this trail mix on hand is important. And hey, why not make it festive with Sweet and Salty Christmas Trail Mix!
December is here and so are all things peppermint – from Candy Canes to Peppermint Mocha this festive flavour is popping up everywhere. Why not change up the classic delicious Oreo Truffle to become a little more festive this holiday season.
These Peppermint Oreo Truffles are fun to make with the kids, and travel well to take for baking exchanges or dinner parties.
Next Level Baked Goodies
Brownie cake balls coated in chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy canes, these truffles are the ultimate holiday indulgence!
All you need is 1 box brownie mix + ingredients on the back of the box, 1 jar of chocolate frosting, 1 8oz bag of melting chocolates, and 1 cup crushed candy canes.
Are you Looking for cute Reindeer cupcakes? These are the most fun Christmas cupcakes ever because they are not just reindeers but also Reindeer unicorn cupcakes!
They’re always a hit at every party and your kids will think you’re a total rock star!
These fun and festive Santa Cupcakes are made with a swirl of red frosting in the middle but leaving some room on the outside for the white around the rim of the hat. They’re the perfect treat to enjoy during the holidays.
If you’re looking for the best movie night snack idea these super cute Grinch Cupcakes with Peppermint Frosting will do the trick! You can really get into the Christmas spirit, watching The Grinch and indulging on one!
For me, eggnog is another of the classic holiday flavours. In fact, the reasons I selected these Eggnog Cheesecake Bar cookies are the same reasons that you should make them this weekend: the custard base of the cheesecake really allows the eggnog flavour to shine, they freeze well, and bar cookies are fast and easy.
Almond Roca is a deliciously crunchy chocolate and caramel dessert. It is made in large sheets and you cut down it down into bars. With a layer of chocolate on top, it looks like a traditional bar dessert.
The hardened candy sugar layer it keeps really well and will not melt as easily as other chocolate desserts.
These easy Christmas movie night snack ideas will be loved by everyone. So pick some flicks, get some cozy blankets, and make a holiday treat platter by the TV!
If you enjoyed our Christmas Movie Treats you may also enjoy our Halloween Movie Night Treats Post!
