1. Santa Hat Brownies
Ingredients:
- 1 box of brownie mix
- 24 strawberries
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons of milk
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven according to the brownie mix instructions and prepare the batter.
2. Pour the brownie batter into a greased baking dish and bake as directed.
3. While the brownies are baking, wash the strawberries and cut off the tops to create a flat surface.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk to make a glaze.
5. Once the brownies are cooled, cut them into squares and place a strawberry on top of each square, with the flat side down.
6. Use a piping bag or a small spoon to drizzle the glaze over the strawberries, creating a Santa hat design.
7. Serve and enjoy these adorable Santa Hat Brownies!
Nutrition:
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 2g
2. Grinch Kabobs
Ingredients:
- Green grapes
- Strawberries
- Mini marshmallows
- Toothpicks
Instructions:
1. Wash the grapes and strawberries.
2. Cut the tops off the strawberries to create a flat surface.
3. Skewer a green grape, a strawberry, and a mini marshmallow onto a toothpick.
4. Repeat the process until you have enough Grinch Kabobs for your guests.
5. Arrange the kabobs on a serving platter and watch them disappear!
Nutrition:
- Calories: 35
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Protein: 0g
3. Reindeer Hot Dogs
Ingredients:
- Hot dogs
- Pretzel sticks
- Mustard or ketchup
Instructions:
1. Cook the hot dogs according to your preferred method.
2. Cut two small slits near one end of each hot dog, about 1/3 of the way down.
3. Insert a pretzel stick into each slit to create antlers.
4. Use mustard or ketchup to draw eyes and a nose on the other end of the hot dog.
5. Serve these adorable Reindeer Hot Dogs at your Christmas dinner!
Nutrition:
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 5g
4. Christmas Tree Salad
Ingredients:
- Mixed greens
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber slices
- Carrot shreds
- Ranch dressing
Instructions:
1. Wash and dry the mixed greens.
2. Arrange the mixed greens in the shape of a Christmas tree on a serving platter.
3. Place cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and carrot shreds on the tree to resemble ornaments.
4. Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad as the tree topper.
5. Serve this festive Christmas Tree Salad to add a healthy touch to your dinner table!
Nutrition:
- Calories: 100
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 2g
5. Snowman Cheese Ball
Ingredients:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped black olives
- Pretzel sticks or crackers for serving
Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, red bell pepper, and black olives.
2. Shape the mixture into three balls of different sizes, forming a snowman shape.
3. Place the snowman on a serving platter.
4. Use additional cream cheese or a toothpick to attach black olive pieces as eyes and buttons, and a piece of red bell pepper as a nose.
5. Insert pretzel sticks or crackers into the snowman's body to resemble arms.
6. Serve the Snowman Cheese Ball with pretzel sticks or crackers for a festive and delicious appetizer!
Nutrition:
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Protein: 6g
These fun Christmas dinner ideas will not only impress your guests with their creativity but also add a festive touch to your holiday table. Whether you're looking for sweet treats like Santa Hat Brownies or healthy options like the Christmas Tree Salad, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Get creative with your decorations and have a merry and delicious Christmas dinner!
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