Holidays & Occasions Christmas Christmas Recipes 16 Holiday Party Mixes You Can Snack On All Night By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on November 14, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: bhofack2/Getty Images What's our secret weapon for holiday parties that last all night long? It's an overflowing snack table that satisfies all of those post-dinner cravings. If you've ever been to a Southern holiday party, you know there's an abundance of seasonal dishes and signature drinks, but the snack table is the centerpiece of any good get-together. These sweet and salty holiday snacks are the perfect grab-and-go mixes for when the dance floor is calling your name or Mama is trying to introduce you to the neighbor's son. From irresistible Smoky Snack Mix and Crack Crackers to the sugary Puppy Chow, the snack table will be a beacon of hope that'll keep your energy alive and as spirited as the season. For extra fun, combine two of these recipes, like our Salted Caramel Popcorn and our Muddy Bunnies, to create your one mix-and-match party mix. Reach for these tasty snack mixes to fuel you and your guests at any celebration. 01 of 16 Sweet-and-Salty Autumn Snack Mix Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Katie Jacobs This Sweet-and-Salty Snack Mix is the ultimate treat. It's got everything you could possibly want: mini pretzels, Cheez-Its, marshmallows, and more. 02 of 16 Puppy Chow Snack Mix bhofack2/Getty Images Rich chocolate is combined with peanut butter, Chex cereal, and powdered sugar to create this sugary snack. 03 of 16 Smoky Snack Mix Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox Guests can't get enough of this hard-to-resist snack mix. Try it out for the holidays, but be prepared for this to become your go-to party recipe. 04 of 16 Cracker Toffee Abbi Wilt This indulgent recipe begins with just a sleeve of saltines, and it only gets better from there. Finish this recipe off with chocolate, chopped nuts, and sugar. 05 of 16 Bacon Bow Tie Crackers Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Tami Hardeman Tie your buttery crackers with a bow of crispy bacon for an immediate snack hit. Make multiple batches of these black tie snacks, because they'll be snatched up in seconds. 06 of 16 Salted Caramel Popcorn Southern Living Fulfill your sweet-tooth by indulging in caramel drizzled popcorn. If you're looking for a make-ahead snack that satisfies every craving from salty to sweet, look no further. 07 of 16 Buttery Toasted Pecans Photo: Iain Bagwell All you need is 4 simple ingredients to make this buttery snack. This recipe is easy as can be to make too, but don't be surprised by how difficult it is to wait for the guests to arrive before chowing down. 08 of 16 Spicy Cheddar Appetizer Cookies Jennifer Davick Cheese in any form is always a crowd-favorite and these baked cheese straws are no exception. Make them by rolling cheese straw dough into fun shapes like stars. 09 of 16 Spicy-Sweet Pecans Helen Norman We're going nuts over these well-seasoned pecans. It's impossible to have just one. 10 of 16 Stove-Top Bacon Popcorn Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Popcorn is already an all-star party snack, but there's one thing that can make it even better: bacon. Put out a bowl of Bacon Popcorn and another of Salted Caramel Popcorn to offer guests all the salty-sweet popcorn options they could possibly want. 11 of 16 Pickapeppa Snack Mix JAMES RANSOM Start with standard rice-cereal squares then get out the secret ingredient: Pickapeppa sauce. This sweet, peppery, and tangy Jamaican sauce is what makes this snack mix so special. 12 of 16 Crack Crackers Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Anna Hampton One bite of these herby, cheesy crackers and you'll be hooked. You'll be scooping them up by the handful. 13 of 16 Muddy Buddy Mix Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis Just a slight twist separates Muddy Buddy Mix from Puppy Chow. Guess you'll just have to try both to see which you like best. 14 of 16 Bacon Bites Oxmoor House This three ingredient snack will be a hit at every party, no matter the occasion. Who can resist slightly sweet bacon-wrapped breadsticks? 15 of 16 Ranch Snacker Crackers Sheri Castle While the lion share of our party mixes start with rice cereal or crackers, this mix stands out because of its more original base. Well-seasoned oyster crackers are simply addicting so you may want to make two batches. 16 of 16 Butter-Baked Saltine Crackers Southern Living If you thought saltine crackers couldn't be tastier, think again. This snack is equal parts nostalgic and delicious. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit