Collection: Christmas Snacks & Treats

The best Christmas snacks to buy are the ones people can open and share right away: pecan pralines, smoked nuts, caramel corn, peppermint chocolate, biscotti and a salami or two for the savory side. This page gathers in-stock picks from independent makers, including Louisiana Candy.

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The best Christmas snacks to buy are the ones people can open and share right away: pecan pralines, smoked nuts, caramel corn, peppermint chocolate, biscotti and a salami or two for the savory side. This page gathers in-stock picks from independent makers, including Louisiana Candy Company pralines, Bourbon Barrel Foods' Bourbon Smoked Pecans from Louisville, Island Princess macadamia caramel corn from Hawaii, Nicola's Marketplace biscotti from New Jersey and Vermont Salumi's salami sampler. Most are under $25.

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How to choose

  • Sending it in the mail: pralines, nuts, caramel corn, biscotti and salami travel well. Chocolate can soften in a warm truck, so it is safest in cold weather.
  • For a party or an office: go big on one thing. The 1 lb Swedish candy bag, a 20-pack of Alegria Bites, 72 beef sticks or the salami sampler goes further than a few small items. See The Best Food Gifts to Share With an Office.
  • Gluten-free guests: Sweet Addison's cookies, Paktli Alegria Bites, Date Smarter caramels and Sogo beef sticks are labeled gluten-free by their makers. Always check the label for allergies.
  • Stocking stuffers: the peppermint bars, the 1/4 lb candy mix and the einkorn cookies are all under $10. See Food Stocking Stuffers for more.
  • Want it boxed: see Christmas Gift Boxes.

Frequently asked questions

What are good Christmas snacks to send as a gift? Shelf-stable treats like pecan pralines, smoked pecans, caramel corn, biscotti and cured salami. They don't need a fridge when they arrive.

Will a multi-item order arrive together? Not always. Each maker on Madeline's packs and ships its own items, so snacks from different makers arrive in separate boxes, each at that maker's own shipping rate.

Are there savory Christmas snacks, not just sweets? Yes. The Vermont Salumi Salami Sampler, Sogo beef sticks, Grandy chipotle cashews and Bourbon Barrel Foods smoked pecans are all savory.

When should I order Christmas snacks? Earlier is safer, since each maker ships on its own schedule. See Holiday Ordering & Shipping.

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