14 Holiday Party Mixes You Can Snack On All Night

By Southern Living Editors

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What's our secret weapon for holiday parties that last all night long? It's an overflowing snack table that satisfys 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, and 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 Chocolate Covered Pretzels, to create your one mix-and-match party mix. Reach for these tasty snack mixes to fuel you and your guests at any celebration.

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Sweet-and-Salty Autumn Snack Mix

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Recipe: Sweet-and-Salty Snack Mix

This Sweet-and-Salty Snack Mix is the ultimate treat.

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Puppy Chow Snack Mix

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Recipe: Puppy Chow Snack Mix

Rich chocolate is combined with peanut butter, Chex cereal, and powdered sugar to create this sugary snack.

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Smoky Snack Mix

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Recipe: Smoky Snack Mix

Guests can't get enough of this hard-to-resist snack mix.

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Cracker Toffee

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Recipe: Cracker Toffee

This indulgent recipe begins with just a sleeve of saltines.

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Bacon Bow Tie Crackers

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Recipe: Bacon Bow Tie Crackers

Tie your buttery crackers with a bow of crispy bacon for an immediate snack hit.

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Alabama Fire Cracker Saltines

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Recipe: Fire Crackers Recipe

These crunchy snacks sure can pack a spicy kick.

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Olive Oil Popcorn with Garlic and Rosemary

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Recipe: Olive Oil Popcorn with Garlic and Rosemary

Upgrade plain popcorn by adding in garlic, rosemary, and parmesan cheese.

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Salted Caramel Popcorn

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Recipe: Salted Caramel Popcorn

Fulfill your sweet-tooth by indulging in caramel drizzled popcorn.

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Chocolate Covered Pretzels

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Recipe: Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Our easy go-to desert consists of melted semisweet chocolate and pretzels.

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Caramel Bacon Popcorn

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Recipe: Caramel Bacon Popcorn

This classic snack option is transformed into loaded popcorn topped with caramel and bacon bits.

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Buttery Toasted Pecans

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Recipe: Buttery Toasted Pecans

All you need is 4 simple ingredients to make this buttery snack.

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Spicy Cheddar Appetizer Cookies

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Recipe: Spicy Cheddar Appetizer Cookies

Cheese in any form is always a crowd-favorite and these baked cheese straws are no exception.

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Spicy-Sweet Pecans

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Recipe: Spicy-Sweet Pecans

We're going nuts over these well-seasoned pecans.

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Crack Crackers

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Recipe: Crack Crackers

One bite of these herby, cheesy crackers and you'll be hooked.

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