Santa Claus is Coming To Town Movie Night

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Santa Claus is Coming to Town movie night is a holiday tradition in our home. Celebrate Christmas movie night with some fun and easy to make appetizers inspired by Santa Clause is Coming to Town.

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We love the classic Christmas movies in our home. I love watching the old animated movies from when I was young. I wanted to hold a Santa Claus is Coming To Town Movie Night. I decided I wanted some healthy snacks in addition to the traditional hot cocoa and cookies. I saw pictures of these little Santa and penguin appetizers and decided to give them a try.

Of course, it wouldn’t be movie night without a treat too! Be sure to whip up a batch of Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix and your favorite Christmas desserts. Here are some to get you started!

  • Peppermint Bark
    Peppermint Bark
  • Homemade Vanilla Marshmallows
    Homemade Vanilla Marshmallows
  • Disney Resorts Copycat Churro
    Disney Resorts Copycat Churro
  • Mickey Mouse Beignets
    Mickey Mouse Beignets
  • Christmas Snack Mix
    Christmas Snack Mix
  • Pecan Snowballs
    Pecan Snowballs

Santa and Topper the Penguin Appetizers

Santa and Topper the Penguin Appetizers

Santa and Topper the Penguin Appetizers

Yield: 24 appetizers
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Fun and easy to make appetizers inspired by Santa Clause is Coming to Town.

Ingredients

  • 12 grape tomatoes
  • 24 mini fresh mozzarella balls
  • 24 black olives
  • 4 oz. cream cheese
  • 4 baby carrots
  • toothpicks

Instructions

  1. Soften the cream cheese and whip until fluffy.

Santa Appetizer

  1. Cut the top 1/3 off a grape tomato. Empty out the seeds and make room for the cheese ball.
  2. Cut a piece of the mozzarella cheese ball and fit into the opening in the tomato.
  3. Using the tip of your knife, cut spots for the olives to be placed for the eyes. Cut very small pieces of the black olive and insert into the spots created for the eyes.
  4. Using a small knife, dab the softened cream cheese to make a beard for Santa.
  5. Using a toothpick attach the hat to the tomato.

Penguin Appetizer

  1. Cut one black olive in half. Using a dab of the softened cream cheese, attach to the sides of the mozzarella ball to make the wings of the penguin.
  2. Cut a small piece of carrot for the penguin beak. Insert into a whole black olive.
  3. Attach the whole black olive to the cheese ball using a toothpick.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 91Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 189mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 5g

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Santa and Topper the Penguin Appetizers
Santa and Topper the Penguin Appetizers

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16 thoughts on “Santa Claus is Coming To Town Movie Night”

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  2. Marie-Interior Frugalista

    How cute are those Penguin and Santa appies! Not only are they cute for movie night but on a holiday buffet table or charcuterie board during the holidays too. Pinned to try my hand at these (wish me luck).

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