Simple Snack Board For A Magical Holiday Movie Night

Make your next holiday movie night magical with the addition of a simple sweet and salty snack board filled with all your favorite treats.

*As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. My blog contains other affiliate links as well for your convenience. To learn more, you may read my Disclosure Policy. Thank you for supporting my blog!

This post was originally published on November 10, 2022. Last updated on December 13, 2024.

Simple Snack Board For A Magical Holiday Movie Night Experience

I love Christmas movies.

Just ask my family.

There’s something magical about the joy and happiness that holiday movies bring.

And as soon as the clock strikes midnight on October 31, I’m fully in Christmas mode!

Who can resist the warm and fuzzy feeling of watching a classic like How The Grinch Stole Christmas or a sweet holiday romance on the Hallmark Channel?

And since no movie night is complete without snacks (and plenty of them!), I’m sharing how to create a simple, salty and sweet holiday snack board to enjoy.

So, if you’re on the hunt for some festive movie night snack board ideas, you’ve come to the right place!

With these tips, you’ll have everything you need for the perfect Christmas movie night snacks to enjoy a cozy night in.

Table of Contents

• Simple Snack Board For A Magical Holiday Movie Night Experience
• What You’ll Need to Create a Movie Snack Board
• Christmas Movie Night Snack Ideas: The Best Movie Snacks
• Other Snack Ideas for Movie Night
• Movie Night Snack Tray Ideas: How to Arrange Your Board
• Simple Holiday Movie Night Charcuterie Board Ideas for a Magical Experience
• Shop The Post
• More Christmas Charcuterie Ideas from Midwest Life and Style
• Wrapping Up
• Holiday Charcuterie Board Inspiration from my Friends
• Did You Enjoy this Post? PIN It for Later!

What You’ll Need to Create a Movie Snack Board

• Large charcuterie board or serving tray
• Bowls
• Your family’s favorite movie snacks

Christmas Movie Night Snack Ideas: The Best Movie Snacks

For the perfect movie night snack ideas, focus on a mix of sweet and savory treats that everyone will love.

Here’s a list of the food I included on my movie night board.

• Assortment of Holiday Cookies (Pepperidge Farm Rasberry Linzer Cookies, Pepperidge Farm Peppermint Milano Slices, Gingerbread Cookies, and Walkers Shortbread Cookies)
• Movie Theatre Candy (Cinnamon Gummy Bears and Twizzlers)
• Popcorn
• Pretzel Sticks
• Chocolate-Covered Graham Cracker Bites
• Yogurt-Covered Pretzel Twists

Other Snack Ideas for Movie Night

When it comes to making a holiday movie night charcuterie board, there’s really no wrong way to go about it.

You can make movie themed food boards to match your favorite holiday movie, like all green snacks for How the Grinch Stole Christmas or a mix of red and white treats for Elf

It’s all about using whatever treats you and your family love most!

If you’re looking for more options, here are a few additional snacks for movie night.

• Chex Mix
• Goldfish Crackers
• Mixed Nuts
• Rice Krispie Treats
• Smores Snack Mix
• Mini Cupcakes
• Holiday Candies (like red and green M&M’s, peppermint bark, or fudge)
• Homemade cookies like double chocolate chip peppermint cookies or other holiday treats like chocolate covered peanut butter balls

Movie Night Snack Tray Ideas: How to Arrange Your Board

To arrange your movie night charcuterie board, work in small sections.

It helps to focus on one area at a time while keeping symmetry and the overall look of the board in mind.

I started with a small glass bowl in the center of the board and added some cinnamon gummy bears for a pop of festive red.

Next, I placed some of the cookies on my snack board starting with the gingerbread and shortbread ones.

I arranged the cookies in opposite corners and worked my way from the outer edges of the tray toward the middle.

Then I filled the remaining two corners with a few man gingerbread cookies and my favorite candy of choice, Twizzlers!

After I finished the corners, I filled the middle of the board with morer seasonal treats from Pepperidge Farm, including raspberry linzer sandwich cookies and peppermint milano slices.

Next, I filled in some empty spaces with a handful of chocolate-covered graham cracker bites, and yogurt-covered pretzel bites.

To wrap up my holiday snack board, I included some salty favorites like pretzel sticks and popcorn. They’re the best snacks for movies and a great addition to any movie night themed party.

Oh, and I snuck in a few more graham cracker bites as well.

Because you can never have too many chocolate goodies, right?

When you’re done building your snack board, don’t forget to pour yourself a cup of warm and cozy holiday cheer.

I love this peppermint mocha recipe made in the slow cooker!

If you’re in the mood for something different, hot chocolate made with DIY cocoa bombs is the perfect holiday drink.

Or, for a festive twist, spiced apple cider is a great choice.

Shop The Post

Want to recreate this look at home? I’ve linked all the finds I used in this post below! Please note, that sometimes things sell out quickly, so if something isn’t available anymore, I’ve linked a similar item that you might love just as much. Happy shopping!

Serving Tray⎟Sitrring Popcorn Popper⎟Popcorn Kernels⎟Popcorn Bowls⎟Throw Blanket⎟Christmas Mugs⎟Hot Cocoa Mix⎟Women’s Slippers⎟Men’s Slipper’s⎟Kids’ Slippers ⎟Christmas Movies

More Christmas Charcuterie Ideas from Midwest Life and Style

If you love these family movie night snack ideas, you might also enjoy some of my other favorite simple Christmas charcuterie ideas—they’d make a fun addition to your next movie night.

Wrapping Up

Have you ever made a movie night snack board?

What treats did you put on yours?

I’d love to hear from you—what are your favorite good snacks for movie night during the holidays?

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!