20 New Year’s Eve Party Recipes

Toast the new year with this collection of New Year’s Eve party recipes, featuring our favorite festive food and drinks worthy of the biggest celebration of the year!

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20 NYE Party Recipes To Try

Say goodbye to the old and welcome the new with a fabulous feast! This collection of New Year’s Eve party recipes will transform your evening into a tasty celebration that everyone will remember. From dazzling appetizers and bubbly cocktails to sweet midnight munchies, we’ve got your celebration needs covered!

We’re here to help you ditch the party planning stress! This curated collection of New Year’s Eve recipes promises hassle-free fun, even for the host!. Toast to a fresh start in 2024 with our foolproof festive food and drinks – all guaranteed to wow your guests!

Use the table of contents to navigate among the categories. Tap on a recipe name to view full ingredients and instructions to make it.

NYE Cocktail Recipes

Forget plain champagne, this year it’s all about sparkling cocktails!

clear sparkling martini with black cherries.

Sparkling Black Cherry Martini- Gorgeous and sophisticated, this Sparkling Black Cherry Martini cocktail recipe is perfect for New Years, Valentine’s, or a Great Gatsby themed party.

sparkling cocktail in a tall skinny glass.

French Kiss Cocktail- The French Kiss Cocktail is a fruity fusion of champagne, vodka, and raspberries. It’s easy to mix in minutes and and is one of my favorite champagne cocktails.

champagne jello shots stacked in a pyramid.

Champagne Jello Shots – Add a bit of sparkle to the occasion with these festive champagne jello shots, made with real sparkling wine! These are a grown-up jello shot for your New Year’s festivities!

close up of a sparkling mocktail in champagne flutes topped with cotton candy.

Cotton Candy NYE Mocktail– Everyone in the family can enjoy a special toast with this sparkling mocktail topped with cotton candy!

a glass of eggnog topped with whipped cream.

Old Fashioned Boozy Eggnog– An old fashioned eggnog recipe…with a BIG kick! This boozy eggnog has been in our family for generations and is hands-down the best version of the drink you’ll ever try!

cranberry jello shots topped with sugared cranberries.

Cranberry Jello Shots – Cranberry is a festive flavor that works for any holiday! Topped with rosemary and sugared cranberries for extra sparkle!

New Year’s Eve Appetizers

These finger foods will keep the party going all night long! And with all those signature cocktails, it’s a good idea to have lots of food on hand!

holiday butter board topped with dried fruit and nuts.

Holiday Butter Board – You’ve heard of cheese board, but have you heard of a butter board?! This holiday butter board is a festive spin on the viral TikTok recipe trend — creamy butter, fresh herbs like thyme, dried fruits, and honey…and artisan bread for dipping. It looks amazing too!

cranberry salsa surrounded by red and green tortilla chips.

Cranberry Salsa – This festive, colorful cranberry salsa is a great addition to any party because it can be served as an appetizer, dip, with crackers, or side dish! And it is easy to prepare ahead of time, so it’s great for last-minute hosting.

cranberry brie bites in puff pastry cups.

Baked Cranberry Brie Bites Creamy brie bites fill with juicy cranberries and baked to perfection in buttery puff pastry shells — these sweet and savory Baked Brie Bites are a beautiful, festive appetizer for New Year’s Eve!

stack of homemade White Castle Sliders.

Copycat White Castle Sliders – These unique and flavorful bite-sized burgers are always a crowd-pleaser! You won’t believe how easy they are to make at home!

dipping a chip into cowboy caviar.

Cowboy Caviar – This is one type of caviar that won’t break the bank! Cowboy Caviar is a Texas classic and we added yummy avocado for more flavor. Plus black-eyed peas and beans are a traditional New Year’s food for good luck! Enjoy like a salad, or serve with your favorite chips for dipping.

New Year’s Eve Desserts

These sweets are fantastically festive! Some of them are even made with champagne…just perfect for NYE because now you can toast with a cupcake!

cupcakes topped with pink frosting.

Pink Champagne Cupcakes– These gorgeous Pink Champagne Cupcakes are a delight to the senses! Made with real sparkling wine and homemade champagne buttercream frosting, they are a fun and festive dessert for any special occasion!

New Year's Eve Treat board, with festive candies, and text overlay of recipe name.

New Year’s Eve Dessert Charcuterie Board – Now this is my kind of charcuterie board! This New Year’s Eve dessert charcuterie board is a great addition to your festivities. It’s full of chocolate, sweet snacks, and sparkle!

clock made of cupcakes with numbers on top.

New Year’s Eve Cupcakes Clock Countdown to the ball drop with this wow-worthy cupcake clock! Each cupcake represents a number on the clock and they’re made with sparkly sprinkles to match the festive vibes of your party.

mug of hot chocolate dip topped with chocolate chips and marshmallows.

Hot Cocoa Dip Warm up with this light and fluffy hot chocolate dip, which tastes just like a mug of hot cocoa! Perfect for winter parties and it is SO easy to make!

stack of sugar cookies topped with hot pink sugar.

Pink Strawberry Champagne Cookies It doesn’t get more festive than these sparkling strawberry champagne cookies, made with champagne extract!

cupcakes with red and white swirled frosting.

Peppermint Bark Cupcakes – Peppermint bark is a classic holiday flavor combo and these rich and delicious cupcakes are just the thing for all the chocolate lovers at the party!

peppermint fluff dip with marshmallows.

Peppermint Fluff – This fluffy dessert dip is always a favorite with the kids…and grown ups too!

peppermint bark cheesecake dip.

Peppermint Bark Cheesecake Dip – Speaking of peppermint, this peppermint bark cheesecake dip is another holiday favorite!

brownies with white frosting and peppermint bits.

White Chocolate Peppermint Brownies – Flavorful bits of festive peppermint baked right into these brownies! A delicious splurge to end the year!

a bowl of popcorn with chocolate drizzle and peppermint pieces.

Peppermint Bark Popcorn – This Peppermint Bark Popcorn recipe is the perfect sweet and salty treat for holiday parties or snacking while counting down until midnight!

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