Candy Snacks For Winter Parties

We’re in the heart of winter right now. Outside it’s cold and dreary, but we’ve got the perfect solution to the winter blues. Throw a party and spread a little warmth. We’ve amassed a collection of candy snacks for winter parties that will help you, and your guests, thaw out from the winter chill.

With these easy recipes and some bulk candy, you’ll throw an unforgettable winter party.

Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Dough Brownies

These gooey warm brownies are the perfect treat for your party guests. There are lots of recipes out there, but we like this one from Pillsbury because it’s so incredibly easy. All you need is refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough, brownie mix, water, oil, eggs and Reese’s peanut butter cups miniatures.

Get the full recipe direct from Pillsbury.

Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Dip

While we’re talking about Peanut butter cups, let’s talk about Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Dip. No party is complete without dip. And this dip is to die for. It combines cream cheese, peanut butter, and Reese’s peanut butter cups with a few basic ingredients to make a delectable dip perfect for apple slices, vanilla wafers, or pretzels. Or get really decadent and dip in your Hershey’s Candy Bar.

Get the full recipe from The Chunky Chef.

Butterfinger Milkshakes

Of course, you’ll need drinks at your party. So mix up some ButterFinger Milkshakes. The peanut butter and caramel flavors are the perfect way to chase away the winter blues. All you need is Butterfinger chocolate bars, vanilla ice cream, whole milk, and peanut butter.

Get the recipe from Bite Me More. Your guests will thank you.

Peppermint White Russian

If you want a beverage for the grownups, try this Peppermint White Russian. We discovered it around Christmas time, but it’s too good not to keep making all through the winter. You’ll need Kahlua coffee liqueur, peppermint vodka, half and half and some ice cubes for the drink and vanilla frosting and peppermint candy bits to frost the glass. (Leftover candy canes work great!)  You can also use Choc-o-mints to add a hint of chocolate flavor.

Get the directions from Home Cooking Memories and get the party going.

Candy Buffet

Of course, no party is complete without a candy buffet. Guests love choosing their own candy and bringing it home to snack on later. You can choose any candy that matches your theme, but if you’re looking for ideas here are some of our favorites.

Rock candy sticks are a classic favorite. Get them in blue and white for a winter theme. Jelly Belly Champagne Bubbles are another sweet treat that fit right into a winter theme. Put them in a jar and they look like snow. Cube pops remind your guests of ice cubes, but tastier. Choose blue ones in sweet cotton candy flavor to complete the illusion.

You don’t have to stick with the snow and ice theme. Bring some heat into your party with Atomic Fireballs, Unbearably Hot Cinnamon Bears, or classic red hots. If that’s not enough candy for you, don’t forget that Jelly Belly Jelly Beans, M&M’s, Gummi Bears and Sixlets all come in a rainbow of colors you can mix and match with your theme.

Whatever you do, make sure you have plenty of bulk candy for your guests to snack on during the party.