Christmas Appetizer & Dessert Recipes

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Boozy Cherry Log
This rum-infused, pecan-encrusted cream cheese spread works in more ways than one. It's an appetizer when served with crackers, or a dessert when paired with graham crackers.

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-r ... herry-log/

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Chorizo-and-Manchego Crostini
You've got spiked eggnog and spice cake, now keep to the spicy theme with this chorizo-topped appetizer.

https://www.countryliving.com/food-drin ... ni-recipe/

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Sprigs in a Blanket
Add some veggies into the mix with puff pastry-wrapped asparagus. Don't worry, though: There's still bacon coiled around each stalk.



https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-r ... et-recipe/

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Three-Ingredient Pretzel Bites
Psst: The first ingredient is store-bought pizza dough, so this recipe is even easier than it sounds.

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-r ... es-recipe/

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Grilled Onion Dip and Naan Chips
Onion dip's already a sure-fire crowd pleaser. Step up your hostess game by serving it with oven-roasted flatbreads that hold their own.

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-r ... ps-recipe/

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-r ... ip-recipe/

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Trio of Cheese Balls
Cheese balls are making a comeback, haven't you heard?



https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-r ... ese-balls/

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Cocktail Meatballs With Creamy Cranberry Sauce
These appetizers might be small but are packed with surprising flavor. Your guests will definitely be back for second and third helpings.



https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-r ... e-ghk1212/

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Cheesy Bacon Holiday Chips
Maybe the most genius use for a bag of potato chips. Ever.



https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/cheesy ... day-crack/

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Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus
Raise your hand if you want to eat this hummus before the main course.



https://www.howsweeteats.com/2015/10/ro ... sh-hummus/

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Smoked Gouda Fondue
Like we really need to convince you to gather around a pot of melted cheese at your next party.

http://mynameisyeh.com/mynameisyeh/2015 ... ndue-party