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35 Snacks to Enjoy During the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Parade watch parties are a Thanksgiving staple. Whether you're watching a local spectacle from the sidewalks on Main Street or viewing the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade from the comfort of your home, parades are how most of us start Thanksgiving Day. Parades can last a long time with larger-than-life floats and award-worthy performances, so appetites will inevitably start to grow. Enter: the hostess with an assortment of award-worthy snacks to save the day. We gathered a collection of Thanksgiving snacks; from Warm Spinach Dip to Pumpkin Whoopie Pies, these treats are the perfect mixture of savory and sweet. Although the stress of cooking on Thanksgiving is a headache enough, these quick bites are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. They're light enough to hold you over, but they won't ruin the main feast. Set these munchies out front-and-center, but make sure to save some room. 
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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
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Recipe: Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

These cupcake-like pumpkin treats are filled with velvety cream cheese frosting.

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Cheesy Bacon Pinwheels

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Recipe: Cheesy Bacon Pinwheels

Elevate your classic biscuit by filling it with savory bacon and melted cheese.

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Warm Spinach-Sweet Onion Dip with Country Ham

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Recipe: Warm Spinach-Sweet Onion Dip with Country Ham

This creamy dip will warm up all your guests on a chilly Thanksgiving afternoon.

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Apple Chips

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Recipe: Apple Chips

Be careful, these Apple Chips are so addicting you might eat the whole batch.

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Ranch Snacker Crackers

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Recipe: Ranch Snacker Crackers

Oyster crackers and a mixture of herbs and spices make up this tasty snack.

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Snickerdoodle Doughnut Hole Muffins

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Recipe: Snickerdoodle Doughnut Hole Muffins

These sugary doughnut holes are bite-sized and oh-so sweet.

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Shrimp and Grits Casserole

Shrimp and Grits Casserole
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Recipe: Shrimp and Grits Casserole

It’s not a true Southern meal without a dish of shrimp and grits.

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Cornmeal Popovers

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Recipe: Cornmeal Popovers

Add a spoonful of honey or a smear of butter to these warm popovers.

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Baked Brie with Pecans

Baked Brie with Pecans
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Recipe: Baked Brie with Pecans

This elegant baked brie dish only takes 30 minutes to make.

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Apple Cider Doughnuts

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Recipe: Apple Cider Doughnuts

Pair these crispy and sweet doughnuts with your morning cup of coffee.

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Mini Bananas Foster Sticky Buns

Mini Bananas Foster Sticky Buns
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Recipe: Mini Bananas Foster Sticky Buns

These sweet treats are the perfect addition to any snack spread.

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Pumpkin Spice-Chocolate Marble Bread

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Recipe: Pumpkin Spice-Chocolate Marble Bread

Combining two of our favorite things: pumpkin and chocolate to create this decadent bread.

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Buttery Toasted Pecans

Buttery Toasted Pecans
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Recipe: Buttery Toasted Pecans

Munch on these toasted pecans all parade long.

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Puppy Chow Snack Mix

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Recipe: Puppy Chow Snack Mix

Set out this sugary snack mix, and it'll be gone in seconds.

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Salted Caramel-Apple Hand Pies

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Recipe: Salted Caramel-Apple Hand Pies

The beloved apple pie is converted into portable hand pies for the ideal grab-and-go snack.

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Cream Cheese-and-Walnut Stuffed Celery

Cream Cheese-and-Walnut Stuffed Celery
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Recipe: Cream Cheese-and-Walnut Stuffed Celery

Celery has never looked better—this crunchy veggie is filled with creamy walnut cream cheese.

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Olive Oil Popcorn with Garlic and Rosemary

Olive Oil Popcorn with Garlic and Rosemary
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Recipe: Olive Oil Popcorn with Garlic and Rosemary

This seasoned snack only takes 15 minutes to make, so you can prioritize the Thanksgiving feast.

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Party-Perfect Meatballs

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Recipe: Party-Perfect Meatballs

Juicy and savory, these meatballs have earned their spot at the snack table.

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Sweet-and-Salty Autumn Snack Mix

Sweet-and-Salty Snack Mix
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Recipe: Sweet-and-Salty Snack Mix

Sweet and salty, this snack mix is guaranteed to fulfill everyone’s cravings.

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Mini Mushroom-and-Goat Cheese Pot Pies

Mini Mushroom-and-Goat Cheese Pot Pies
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Recipe: Mini Mushroom-and-Goat Cheese Pot Pies

These mini pot pies are the ultimate comfort food.

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Pimiento Pickle Poppers

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Recipe: Pimiento Pickle Poppers

We gave this snack a Southern twist by filling dill pickles with pimiento cheese and wrapping them in bacon.

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Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus

Olive Oil Popcorn with Garlic and Rosemary
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Recipe: Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus

This vibrant and extra smooth hummus is the perfect spread for veggies and pita chips.

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Warm Cheese-and-Spicy Pecan Dip

Warm Cheese-and-Spicy Pecan Dip
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Recipe: Warm Cheese-and-Spicy Pecan Dip

This warm cheese dip features a Southern kick from spicy, seasoned pecans.

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Peanut Butter-Chocolate Acorns

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Watch: Peanut Butter-Chocolate Acorns

Kids will love munching on this sweet treat as they watch the parade.

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Waffle Cone Cornucopias for Thanksgiving

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Recipe: Waffle Cone Cornucopias for Thanksgiving

Chocolate dipped waffle cones serve as the perfect vessel for a mixture of seasonal treats.

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Chocolate Candy Thanksgiving Turkeys

Chocolate Candy Turkeys for Thanksgiving
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Recipe: Chocolate Candy Thanksgiving Turkeys

We gave peanut butter and chocolate the ultimate makeover by creating them into tiny turkeys.

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Classic Deviled Eggs

Classic Deviled Eggs
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Recipe: Classic Deviled Eggs

A classic Southern staple, deviled eggs deserve a spot at every table.

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Bacon Bow Tie Crackers

Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
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Recipe: Bacon Bow Tie Crackers

This simple snack requires only bacon and buttery crackers.

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Spicy Cheddar Appetizer Cookies

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Recipe: Spicy Cheddar Appetizer Cookies

May all your cheese dreams come true with these baked cheese crackers.

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Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites

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Recipe: Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites

These sausage bites are the perfect savory nibbler.

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Sweet-and-Spicy Sheet Pan Bacon

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Recipe: Sweet-and-Spicy Sheet Pan Bacon

We seasoned bacon with cayenne pepper and brown sugar to make this award-worthy snack.

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Pumpkin-Buttermilk Biscuits with Crispy Ham and Honey Butter

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Recipe: Pumpkin-Buttermilk Biscuits with Crispy Ham and Honey Butter

We transformed the classic buttermilk biscuit into a seasonal delight.

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Fresh Fruit Salad

Fresh Fruit Salad
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Recipe: Fresh Fruit Salad

Every spread deserves an assortment of fruit. Fill your fruit salad with seasonal fruits like apples, pears, and blackberries.

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Pancake Casserole

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Recipe: Pancake Casserole

Top this one-dish brunch casserole with crispy bacon or fresh fruit.

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Buffalo Chicken-Cheese Dip

Buffalo Chicken-Cheese Dip
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Recipe: Buffalo Chicken-Cheese Dip

No one can resist the cheesy goodness of Buffalo Chicken Cheese Dip.

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    1 of 36 Serve up These Tasty Snacks While Watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
    2 of 36 Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
    3 of 36 Cheesy Bacon Pinwheels
    4 of 36 Warm Spinach-Sweet Onion Dip with Country Ham
    5 of 36 Apple Chips
    6 of 36 Ranch Snacker Crackers
    7 of 36 Snickerdoodle Doughnut Hole Muffins
    8 of 36 Shrimp and Grits Casserole
    9 of 36 Cornmeal Popovers
    10 of 36 Baked Brie with Pecans
    11 of 36 Apple Cider Doughnuts
    12 of 36 Mini Bananas Foster Sticky Buns
    13 of 36 Pumpkin Spice-Chocolate Marble Bread
    14 of 36 Buttery Toasted Pecans
    15 of 36 Puppy Chow Snack Mix
    16 of 36 Salted Caramel-Apple Hand Pies
    17 of 36 Cream Cheese-and-Walnut Stuffed Celery
    18 of 36 Olive Oil Popcorn with Garlic and Rosemary
    19 of 36 Party-Perfect Meatballs
    20 of 36 Sweet-and-Salty Autumn Snack Mix
    21 of 36 Mini Mushroom-and-Goat Cheese Pot Pies
    22 of 36 Pimiento Pickle Poppers
    23 of 36 Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus
    24 of 36 Warm Cheese-and-Spicy Pecan Dip
    25 of 36 Peanut Butter-Chocolate Acorns
    26 of 36 Waffle Cone Cornucopias for Thanksgiving
    27 of 36 Chocolate Candy Thanksgiving Turkeys
    28 of 36 Classic Deviled Eggs
    29 of 36 Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
    30 of 36 Spicy Cheddar Appetizer Cookies
    31 of 36 Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites
    32 of 36 Sweet-and-Spicy Sheet Pan Bacon
    33 of 36 Pumpkin-Buttermilk Biscuits with Crispy Ham and Honey Butter
    34 of 36 Fresh Fruit Salad
    35 of 36 Pancake Casserole
    36 of 36 Buffalo Chicken-Cheese Dip

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