Throw an Ugly Sweater Party With Retro Nibbles
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Of all the holiday party menus to be planned, an ugly sweater party is a fan favorite. It's an opportunity to dress silly, eat throwback nibbles like cheese balls, and indulge in seasonal cocktails. Take a look at these 12 recipes to inspire your next retro Christmas party.
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Ugly Christmas Sweater Cookies
Create Christmas cutout cookies with a theme. Guests will get a kick out of these hilarious ugly sweater Christmas cookies.
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Poached Shrimp With 3 Sauces
Serve three dipping sauces along with peeled poached shrimp.
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Slushy Bourbon Milk Punch
Bust out a classic holiday cocktail like slushy bourbon milk punch, which guests can easily serve themselves.
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Chicks in a Blanket
Go totally retro with chicks in a blanket with mustard on the side.
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Cheese Straws
Dazzle eyes and tastebuds with gruyere cheese straws.
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S'mores Snack
Just because it's not Summer, doesn't mean it can't be s'mores snack season.
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Spicy Marinated Olives
No retro party is complete without a bowl of marinated olives to munch on.
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Dark Chocolate Fondue
Marshmallows, fresh fruit, and pretzels are the perfect accoutrements for dark chocolate fondue.
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Spicy Deviled Eggs
Honey mustard and cayenne add a sweet kick to deviled eggs.
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Buttered Rum
Keep a large quantity of buttered rum warm in a slow-cooker for guests to ladle themselves.
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Peppery Ranch Cheese Ball
Especially for large parties, forgo the fancy cheese plate for something equally as satisfying: a peppery ranch cheese ball.