22 Scrumptious Winter Wonderland Food Ideas

Winter Wonderland is one of our favorite themes. It means snowflake garlands, pure white decorations, glittering snowdrifts…And the food is the best part! From icy blue punch to hearty white chowder, Peerspace’s list of winter wonderland food ideas includes both traditional holiday meals and more creative additions. Check out these scrumptious menu ideas for an unforgettable dinner with family and friends!

1. Whip up a batch of snowman sugar cookies

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Sugar cookies are a holiday staple for good reason. All you need is a snowman-shaped cookie cutter and some average frosting skills to make instant edible snowmen! For a spicier kick, feel free to switch out the sugar cookie dough for gingerbread snowmen instead. 

2. Build adorable snowman macarons

Check out these cute snowman macarons! You’re going to need a little vanilla buttercream, shiny edible luster dust, and royal icing. This is one of our more involved winter wonderland food ideas. But the end results are well worth the effort!

Before you head to the grocery store you should think about a party venue. Peerspace happens to have hundreds of venues near you for winter wonderland-themed events! For example, you could book an entire ranch in Wildomar, CA, that’s already decorated to match the theme. The venue even includes a petting zoo, buffet, and other amenities! 

3. Stack a donut hole Christmas tree

Donut holes can look a bit bland if left on a platter or in the box. A donut hole Christmas tree, on the other hand, offers all kinds of decorative possibilities. We recommend using it as a decorative centerpiece that guests can slowly nibble away at as the event progresses. 

4. Pop some snowy winter popcorn with chocolate and sprinkles

How amazing does this winter wonderland popcorn look? It has candy snowflakes and blue sprinkles along with a white chocolate drizzle. What a great snack to include at the table or give out in bowls if there’s a winter movie playing! 

5. Serve some homemade French onion soup

Rich caramelized onions, cheesy broth, and a nice crouton to soak up all that flavor…Small wonder French onion soup is a winter classic! You can make it in far less time by following this crockpot version from Simply Recipes that caramelizes the onions quickly.

6. Warm things up with a hot chocolate bar

Need a winter wonderland food idea that’s more of a hot beverage? Warm up your party guests with some hot chocolate. But don’t stop at a pot of cocoa; include some additions like peppermint sticks, mint syrup, and cinnamon sticks for the best hot chocolate bar ever!

7. Include a few bottles of refreshing melted snowmen

Yes, it’s definitely water! But sometimes we need a break from the sweet and savory flavors going on at a winter wonderland party. Remove the labels from some water bottles and replace them with custom ones from Etsy for some freshly melted snowmen!

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8. Set out some melt-in-your-mouth Russian tea cakes

Looking for a snack idea that takes little time and effort yet rewards you with an awesome dessert? Check out this recipe for Russian tea cakes from Allrecipes! In just over half an hour you can have a huge batch of these sweet treats for an upcoming winter wonderland party! They also look like little snowballs, making them a perfect fit for the theme!

9. Get the party started with white gummy bear shots or cocktails

These white gummy bear shots are a fruit-flavored beverage that doesn’t taste too alcoholic and is a great way to start the party! For one, the white gummy bears that look like little snowmen or polar bears. You can also use a snowflake mold for some amazing-looking ice cubes to chill the drinks with as a sippable cocktail version.

10. Brew some icy magic fruit punch

This icy magic fruit punch recipe has a beautiful blue color that’s perfect for a winter wonderland party. The snowflake-shaped ice cubes are what make it really special, though! Be sure to budget enough time for the ice cubes to freeze before making a batch for an upcoming party!

By the way, have you booked a party venue yet? Winter holiday party spaces fill up quickly so it’s best to book it months in advance. Peerspace has venues like this multipurpose space in Chicago, IL, that seats 30 guests and includes a professional-grade kitchen for meal prep. Exactly what you need for a holiday dinner with family and friends!

11. Let everyone enjoy a hot cider station

A cider station is the perfect winter wonderland drink idea. It’s wonderful by itself or you can pair it with a hot cocoa bar. Provide some cinnamon sticks, nutmeg powder, and other ingredients for guests to add to their mugs of cider! 

12. Enjoy a rich Kentucky butter cake with friends

Rich flavor is the soul of Southern comfort food and this Kentucky butter cake is a classic example! The total prep time is close to two hours but there’s nothing too advanced about the recipe. As long as you have a 10-inch bundt cake pan you can easily have a decadent Kentucky butter cake dusted with snow-white powdered sugar for your winter wonderland party! 

13. Upgrade your chips and veggies with a sour cream dill dip

Even the chips and dip should be included in your list of winter wonderland food ideas. We think some sour cream dill dip is the way to go! It’s a lovely white dip that tastes incredible, uses fewer ingredients that are easy to find, is very economical, and takes just minutes to prepare. That’s everything we want from a party recipe we might need to make a lot of!

14. Add some savory goodness with garlic parmesan wings

You don’t have to rely too heavily on sweets. Garlic parmesan wings are a perfect addition to the snack table if you want something a bit more substantial! The saucier you make them the better since much of the white parmesan color comes from the sauce. This version from The Pioneer Woman is one of our favorites.

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15. Class up your soiree with white chocolate snowflake martinis

We haven’t forgotten about the beverages when planning our list of winter wonderland food ideas! Here’s one for the adults: white chocolate snowflake martinis. From the snow-white pale color to the sanding sugar coating the rims of each glass, these cocktails are almost too beautiful to drink.

16. Evoke a winter look with a fluffy coconut cream cake

Coconut isn’t just a summer tropical flavor; it works really well for winter desserts. The flaky white strips look amazing against the white frosting on this coconut cream cake! Add some white frosting snowflakes or winter movie-themed cake toppers for an even more beautiful dessert.

17. Add some Hershey Kisses to a decorative centerpiece

Not everything you include needs to be eaten right away. A vase filled with foil-wrapped Hershey Kisses is an easy way to make a dinner table or snack buffet even more beautiful. If you want to add another layer to the display, consider picking up multiple kinds of silver and blue foil-wrapped candies for a full candy buffet!

18. Serve hearty bowls of chicken and dumplings

For a warming dish that’s sure to satisfy everyone, it’s hard to beat chicken and dumplings! It’s the perfect winter comfort food that fills you up and isn’t too difficult to prepare. The recipe we’ve included even has you making the dumplings yourself for a truly flavorful stew!

19. Bring some seafood with salmon chowder

Seafood can easily find a place at a winter wonderland table! Especially as a creamy white salmon chowder. The potatoes, leeks, and bacon are the perfect accompaniment to flaky orange salmon chunks. Add some bread for dipping and you have a dish that’s guaranteed to leave no leftovers.

20. Bake and stuff some mushrooms with your favorite flavors

Stuffed mushrooms are one of the most versatile dishes you can choose! They can be light and vegetarian-friendly, with hummus or seasoned breadcrumbs as your filling. Or you can make a dense main dish with bacon, blue cheese, and other fillings! These stuffed mushrooms from Delish are a great starting point to build from!

21. Serve creamy white Swedish meatballs on skewers as an appetizer

Skip the trip to Ikea with this recipe for homemade Swedish meatballs! Placed on toothpicks you have an easy appetizer. Or you can ladle some meatballs on top of noodles or mashed potatoes for a hearty main dish.

22. Celebrate with a scrumptious chicken and sausage gumbo

Hot stews are exactly what people crave when winter arrives. This chicken and sausage gumbo recipe from The Rose Table is a wonderful side dish. It can also be a main dish, especially if you give everyone a scoop of rice to bulk it up!

Winter Wonderland food ideas: conclusion

Our winter wonderland food ideas are enough to cover appetizers, mains, desserts, and beverages! Most of them are winter white as well, showing just how creative you can be with a single theme. We at Peerspace love helping people make plans for special events. So if you’ve found our food ideas useful, check out a few of our holiday party venues near you as well! 

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