Dessert

Kids Christmas Party Platter Recipe

Name: Kids Christmas Party Platter Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: Smarties – 1 small bowl; Mini Chocolate Fingers – 12 pieces; Mini Marshmallows – 1 small bowl; Mini Jammy Dodgers – 8 pieces; Chocolate Coins – 12 pieces; Chocolate Brussel Sprouts – 10 pieces; Mini Party Rings – 10 pieces; White Chocolate Rice Cakes – 6 pieces; Milk Chocolate Rice Cakes – 6 pieces; Popcorn – 1 small bowl; Christmas Tree Cheeselets – 8 pieces; Star Cheese Sandwiches – 8 pieces; Christmas Tree Tortilla Chips – 1 cup; Mini Mince Pies – 8 pieces; Cocktail Sausages – 16 pieces; Sausage Rolls – 8 pieces; Babybel Cheese – 8 pieces; Pretzels – to fill gaps; Cherry Tomatoes – 1 cup; Carrots (cut into sticks) – 1 cup; Satsumas (peeled and segmented) – 4 satsumas; Cucumber (sliced) – 1 medium cucumber; Strawberries (halved) – 12 pieces; Mini Gingerbread Men – 8 pieces

Byluca Carter November 2, 2025November 2, 2025

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Introduction

This Kids Christmas Party Platter is a fun and festive way to delight little guests with a variety of colorful, bite-sized treats. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect for holiday gatherings and sure to please a crowd of eight.

The image shows a large white plate filled with many colorful snack layers arranged neatly. Starting from the top left, there are green peas, round pink crackers, and dark brown cookies. Below them, white star-shaped cookies, bright orange carrot sticks, and yellow tortilla chips set the middle layer. In the center, there is a clear round bowl filled with colorful candy-coated chocolates, surrounded by small pretzels and light beige round crackers. To the right, a white bowl full of popcorn sits on the plate's edge, near green celery sticks and small orange carrot circles. Cherry tomatoes, brown nuts, small golden bread rolls, and white mini marshmallows fill out the bottom part of the plate. The entire plate rests on a smooth white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

Smarties
Mini Mince Pies

Cocktail Sausages
Sausage Rolls

Cherry Tomatoes
Mini Chocolate Fingers

Star Cheese Sandwiches
Mini Gingerbread Men
Babybel

Christmas Tree Tortilla Chips
Carrots
Satsumas

Mini Marshmallows
Christmas Tree Cheeselets
Chocolate Brussel Sprouts

Mini Party Rings
White Chocolate Rice Cakes
Milk Chocolate Rice Cakes

Popcorn
Mini Jammy Dodgers
Chocolate Coins

Cucumber
Strawberries
Pretzels

Instructions

Step 1: Place some of the smaller foods such as mini marshmallows, popcorn, and smarties into bowls and arrange these on a large serving board.
Step 2: Add the remaining items—like cocktail sausages, mini mince pies, star cheese sandwiches, and fresh fruit—around the bowls, spreading them out evenly.
Step 3: Fill any empty spaces on the board with pretzels to complete the platter and create a full, festive look.

Tips & Variations

Use seasonal shapes and colors like star and tree-shaped sandwiches or cheeselets to enhance the festive theme.
Swap out any items to accommodate dietary restrictions, such as gluten-free sausage rolls or dairy-free chocolate treats.
Include a small bowl of dip, like hummus or ranch, for veggies to encourage healthy snacking.

Storage

If you have leftovers, cover the platter tightly with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Some items like sandwiches and sausage rolls are best enjoyed fresh, so consider preparing those separately when reheating in the oven or microwave before serving again.

How to Serve

A large board filled with many colorful and different snacks arranged in groups. On the left side, there are star-shaped white bread pieces stacked in two layers, next to green round candies, and rows of red and white chocolate discs with spots, dark chocolate discs, and pink ring-shaped dipped cookies. Next to them are round cookies with heart-shaped centers, golden chocolate coins, and several small pretzels scattered around. A white bowl with blue stripes holds popcorn on the top right. Below the popcorn, there are sliced cucumbers and some round, light brown small sausages. Toward the center, a clear glass bowl is filled with round colorful candy-coated chocolates in many colors like purple, yellow, orange, and green. Around it are small gingerbread man cookies, carrot sticks stacked, yellow triangular tortilla chips, round cookies with sugar powder, and small tomato clusters still on the vine. At the bottom left, a white bowl holds white marshmallows, with more pretzels and chocolate-covered sticks nearby. The whole spread is on a light wooden board over a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare the platter ahead of time?

You can prep some of the components, like chopping vegetables or portioning sweets, ahead of time. However, assembling the platter is best done just before serving to keep items fresh and visually appealing.

How can I make this platter more nutritious?

Incorporate more fresh fruits and vegetables such as cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, and satsumas. Offering dips like yogurt or hummus also adds nutritional value while keeping it tasty for kids.