30 Kid-Friendly Party Snacks for New Year’s Eve

Countdown to the New Year with these 30 kid-friendly New Year’s Eve party snack ideas. These easy kid-approved snack recipes include fun finger foods, simple party dips, and delicious bite-sized appetizers that are perfect to enjoy while waiting for the ball to drop.

New Year's Eve Party Snacks for Kids

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New Year’s Eve has always been my family’s favorite night of the entire year. We play board games, watch movies, and enjoy a variety of delicious party snacks as we count down to midnight. When our boys were small, we kept it pretty simple with chips, dip, and a snack board filled with pepperoni, cheese, and crackers. 

But, as they have gotten older, we have expanded our New Year’s Eve menu to include fun finger foods like chicken wings, pigs in a blanket, sliders, and pizza rolls. Of course, we can’t forget about all the sweet treats and cookies from our holiday baking.

Although, we may have our go-to sweet and savory party snacks for New Year’s, I’m always looking for new recipes to make the night more memorable for everyone. So, I thought I would share some easy kid-friendly party snack recipes with you in case you are planning to celebrate on New Year’s Eve at home with the family.

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30 Kid-Friendly Party Snacks for New Year’s Eve

Create a fun tradition with the family by welcoming in the New Year with these kid-friendly party snacks. You will find cold and hot dips, as well as warm appetizers like pizza sliders, bite-sized appetizers like pinwheels and mini cheese balls, and sweet snacks your kids will love. 

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Easy Homemade Pizza Roll Appetizers Recipe
The Benson Street
Easy Homemade Pizza Roll Appetizers Recipe
Pizza but make it extra fun for the holidays. These little rolls are small and fun for kids to eat.
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Homemade Corn Dogs
Dutch Oven Daddy
Homemade Corn Dogs
Did you know you can make the ultimate Homemade Corn Dogs, crispy, golden, and ready in just 30 minutes? Perfect for game days, parties, or a nostalgic snack, they’re bite-sized, fun, and irresistible.
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3
Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies
Small Town Woman
Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies
Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies are the perfect appetizer for holiday parties. They are quick to prepare and kid-friendly.
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4
kid friendly snack
The Forked Spoon
Pigs in a Blanket
Quick and easy Pigs in a Blanket made with mini hot dogs wrapped in flakey, buttery crescent rolls and baked to golden perfection. The ultimate appetizer or snack for kids and adults.
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5
Meatball Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls
Mindy's Cooking Obsession
Meatball Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls
Meatball Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls require just 7 ingredients and are an easy, crowd-pleasing snack or appetizer.
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Healthy Ham and Cheese Sliders
Lauren Fit Foodie
Healthy Ham and Cheese Sliders
These Healthy Ham and Cheese Sliders are definitely a crowd pleaser! Everything you love about classic ham and cheese sliders but lightened up a smidge! This slider recipe will quickly become your new (old) favorite!
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Quick and Easy Pizza Sliders Recipe with Hawaiian Rolls
The Fresh Cooky
Quick and Easy Pizza Sliders Recipe with Hawaiian Rolls
This pizza slider recipe is easy to customize for the entire family and ready in 30 minutes or less!
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kid friendly snacks for New Year's
Little Black Skillet
Cheddar Cheese Sausage Balls (without Bisquick)
These crowd-pleasing sausage balls are the perfect appetizer for all your holiday parties. If you’ve never had them, think about the flavors you love of a cheesy sausage breakfast biscuit, but in smaller, bite-size form. Serve them as-is or with your favorite dipping sauces like sweet chili sauce or ranch.
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9
Mini Cheese Balls
My Rad Kitchen
Mini Cheese Balls
Mini Cheese Balls are a fun, savory appetizer with cream cheese, bacon, and ranch — all the flavor of a classic cheese ball in one bite.
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10
Loaded Cheese Fries
Living Chirpy
Loaded Cheese Fries
Loaded Cheese Fries are the ultimate snack, with homemade French fries smothered in melted cheese and crispy bacon.
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11
BBQ chicken nachos on sheet pan
Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos
Sheet pan BBQ chicken nachos are loaded with layers of melted cheese and smoky BBQ chicken flavor for a delicious 20-minute appetizer kids will love.
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12
Crescent Roll Taco Ring
Maria's Mixing Bowl
Crescent Roll Taco Ring
This Crescent Roll Taco Ring is made with tender crescent rolls that are stuffed full of taco-flavored ground beef and cheesy goodness. It’s a great kid-friendly meal.
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13
kid friendly snack
The Feathered Nester
Loaded Tater Tots (Totchos)
This loaded tater tots recipe is the ultimate comfort food! Topped with beef, cheese, and all your favorites for a fun, easy meal or snack.
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14
Slow Cooker BBQ Grape Jelly Meatballs
xoxoBella
Slow Cooker BBQ Grape Jelly Meatballs
Make juicy slow cooker BBQ grape jelly meatballs with just 3 basic ingredients. Easy, tasty, and perfect for your next party.
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15
Macaroni and Cheese Bites
Recipes Simple
Macaroni and Cheese Bites
These creamy, chewy, and crispy macaroni and cheese bites are a delicious finger food version of the classic comfort dish everyone loves.
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16
Potato Croquettes with Ham and Cheese
My Gorgeous Recipes
Potato Croquettes with Ham and Cheese
Potato Croquettes with Ham and Cheese, a delicious starter or snack made with a few simple ingredients. Quick and easy to make, and a great hit with kids of all ages.
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17
Nuts and Bolts Snack Mix
Buttered Veg
Nuts and Bolts Snack Mix
A homemade savory garlicky snack mix made with nuts, pretzels, crackers, and cereals baked in the oven - perfect for holiday entertaining.
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Easy Dill Pickle Pinwheels - Pickle Roll Ups
Recipes From a Pantry
Easy Dill Pickle Pinwheels - Pickle Roll Ups
These Dill Pickle Pinwheels are a fun, tasty, and easy-to-make appetizer that everyone will love. Packed with the tangy flavor of dill pickles, creamy cheese, and savory ham, they are perfect for parties, picnics, or just a quick snack.
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Easy Turkey Roll-Ups with Cranberry Cream Cheese
Hungry Whisk
Easy Turkey Roll-Ups with Cranberry Cream Cheese
Make these fun turkey pinwheels with cranberry jalapeño cream cheese and fresh veggies! Perfect for a fun holiday appetizer.
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20
Soft Pretzel Bites with Smoked Gouda Cheese Dip.
Heavenly Spiced
Soft Pretzel Bites with Smoked Gouda Cheese Dip.
Soft Pretzel Bites with Smoked Gouda Cheese Dip are the perfect appetizer for holiday parties.
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21
Classic Taco Dip
Cheerful Cook
Classic Taco Dip
This Taco Dip is perfect for any gathering. No-bake, no-cook, no fuss. In 5 minutes, you’ll have a creamy perfect dip.
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22
Baked Pepperoni Pizza Dip
Pam's Daily Dish
Baked Pepperoni Pizza Dip
Four ingredients is all it takes to make the most delicious hot baked pepperoni pizza dip.
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23
Creamy Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip
Simple And Fraiche
Creamy Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip
This creamy 4-ingredient Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip is easy to make and full of herby ranch flavor.
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24
Cinnamon fluff fruit dip with strawberries, blueberries, grapes
Cinnamon Fluff Dessert Dip
This Cinnamon Fluff Dessert Dip is a creamy, sweet, and spiced fruit dip made with just 5 ingredients. Tangy cream cheese, marshmallow fluff, Cool Whip, vanilla, and cinnamon are combined to create the ultimate shareable dessert dip that can be made in just 5 minutes.
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25
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip
Blackberry Babe
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip
This Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip is gone in a flash when you bring it to parties! Pair it with graham crackers, cookies or fruit!
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26
White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn
Savvy Mama Lifestyle
White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn
Wrap up the holiday season with this Peppermint Popcorn on New Year's Eve! It’s the perfect way to celebrate and easy to make, with only 4 ingredients.
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27
Confetti Popcorn
Chenée Today
Confetti Popcorn
This 3-ingredient confetti popcorn recipe combines white chocolate, popcorn, and rainbow sprinkles for an easy treat kids will love.
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28
Snowflake Pretzels
Dinners Done Quick
Snowflake Pretzels
These fun no-bake snowflake pretzels are delicious and super easy to customize (the kids can even help to decorate)! You only need a few ingredients and a microwave, and they're easy to make in advance before your party!
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29
Puppy Chow Muddy Buddies
Our Love Language is Food
Puppy Chow Muddy Buddies
The most fun snack, filled with chocolate and peanut butter goodness, homemade puppy chow is the perfect kid-friendly snack for any party!
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30
kid friendly snack
I Heart Eating
Cinnamon Sugar Sweet and Salty Chex Mix
Cinnamon Sugar Sweet and Salty Chex Mix recipe is an easy snack mix that combines the best of both sweet and salty for a Chex mix that will feed a crowd!
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