Consider these tasty suggestions for Christmas movie night, and take your snack recipe collection to new heights.
Movie snacks should also come in bites so you won’t get too many crumbs on the couch.
But this is no ordinary screening.
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We look forward to watchingChristmas movies with loved onesall year long.
It’s one of our favoriteholiday traditions.
Introducing some new flavors to these classic, salty crackers brings a wow factor worthy of this once-per-year occasion.
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And when your guests discover how addicting the flavor is, they’ll want to know your secret.
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Ranch Oyster Crackers
Set out a bowl of these crackers and watch the magic happen.
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Ranch snacks made with oyster crackers will be gone in a flash.
Whether you’re craving sweet or salty flavors, this treat is the one for you.
Serve it in waffle ice cream cones for extra fun and fewer dishes.
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Georgia-Style Boiled Peanuts
Salty nuts are a hit at any occasion.
All it takes is raw peanuts in the shell, salt, water, and lots of time.
Our recipe for this classic snack is cheesy and rich with just the right touch of peppery kick.
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This is a snack staple that you’re free to easily put on repeat.
Saltine Cracker Toffee
Can’t decide whether you want salty or sweet?
Or perhaps you’re intent on having both?
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This is the Christmas snack for you.
Saltine crackers bring a salty crunch while chocolate and nuts balance it all out with decadent, sweet flavor.
Spicy Cheese Twists
For the special occasion, try this twist (literally) on cheese straws.
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Spicy Cheese Twists are flaky, cheesy, and deliver an enjoyable kick thanks to cayenne pepper.
The cheese forms little crispy bubbles and pockets of deliciousness on the pastry.
Might we suggest an extra batch?
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We love how easy this snack comes together.
Most of all, we love how much everyone else will love them too.
We especially love the smoky, buttery white cheddar cheese crackers.
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Their buttery richness makes them the MVP of thishard-to-resist mix.
Bacon Bites
With only three ingredients, this snack couldn’t be easier.
One great tip to achieve bacon success is to always line your rimmed baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
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Nutty, warm aromas will dance around your home to set the scene for your holiday movie marathon.
Stove-Top Bacon Popcorn
It doesn’t get better than bacon and popcorn.
Fry up your bacon first, then use the bacon drippings to pop your kernels.
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Everyone in your movie crew will thank you for it.
Task the kids to help assemble these prior to your watching party.
These fries can be served in paper cones with a sprinkle of sea salt.
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But don’t feed it to dogsor reindeer.
This no-bake snack has a Chex cereal base mixed with luscious peanut butter and chocolate.
Have some napkins handy.
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Cheese Lover’s Snack Mix
Round up your favorite cheese crackers.
This recipe combines them with apacket of ranch dressing mixand other spices.
Keep some bowls handy for those scenes you don’t want to miss.
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Serve them in mini cupcake liners for a no-mess treat.
Cranberry Brie Bites
These cheesy handheld snacks are just right for snacking.
They take 20 minutes to make so it’s possible for you to get them ready just before showtime.
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Candied Pecans
Grab a handful of these sweetly spiced pecans to enjoy with a festive movie.
You’ll need to make these earlier in the day since they take nearly an hour to bake.
They’re worth it.
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Cornflake Candy
Versions of this old-fashioned candy recipe has been passed down through generations.
Make it a holiday movie-watching tradition, and get the family in on helping you make it.
These lightly spiced butter cookies decorated as wreaths help ramp up the holiday fun.
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Chocolate-Covered Marshmallows
The sticks make these sweet snacks easy to grab and eat during movie night.
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