If you’re looking for the cutest, easiest, no-cook holiday appetizer, these snowman mozzarella skewers are about to become your new Christmas go-to. They take just a few minutes to assemble, use simple ingredients you probably already have on hand, and they’re the perfect addition to Christmas charcuterie cups, holiday cheese boards, or any festive party spread.
As a mom who makes a lot of holiday food, I love recipes that are fun, budget-friendly, and adorable—and these little skewered snowmen check every box!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 package of ciliegine (clingine) fresh mozzarella – usually about 28 balls
- 6–7 cherry tomatoes
- Fresh basil leaves
- Holiday skewers (I like using snowman-themed skewers)
- Optional:
- Food-safe black marker for eyes, mouth, and buttons
- Small slivers of orange bell pepper, carrot, or orange peel for the snowman noses
How to Make Snowman Mozzarella Skewers
This recipe makes about 14 snowmen, depending on how many mozzarella balls come in your package.
Step 1: Prep your cherry tomatoes
Slice 6–7 cherry tomatoes in half. These will be the adorable little “hats,” and one tomato makes two hats.
Step 2: Start building your snowman
Take your festive holiday skewer and place a cherry tomato half flat-side down so it looks like a tiny hat.
Step 3: Add the snowman head
Skewer one mozzarella ball right underneath the tomato hat.
Step 4: Add the scarf
Take one or two fresh basil leaves and gently fold them as needed, then slide them onto the skewer. This makes the cutest little basil scarf.
Step 5: Add the body
Finish by skewering one more mozzarella ball as the snowman’s body.
Step 6: Add details (optional but SO cute!)
Use a food-safe black marker to draw two eyes, a smile, and three little buttons down the front.
Then press in a tiny sliver of orange pepper, carrot, or orange peel for the nose—use whatever you already have!
Serving Ideas
These adorable Christmas snowman skewers are so versatile. You can:
- Add them to Christmas charcuterie cups: For charcuterie cups, place a salami tree in the cup with skewers of mozzarella ball snow men, goat cheese balls, crackers, a candy cane, and pistachios, and watch how quickly they disappear. These little cups make entertaining easy and elegant!
- Scatter them on a holiday cheese board: You can use inspiration from this board here and add in the festive snow men to make it even better!
- Serve them on their own as a cute, kid-friendly appetizer
- Place them standing upright in a small mason jar for a centerpiece snack
And trust me… everyone will comment on how cute they are!
Why These Snowman Mozzarella Skewers Are Perfect for the Holidays
- No cooking required
- Great for kids, but equally loved by adults
- Budget-friendly—just a few simple ingredients
- Festive and Instagram-worthy
- Easy to prep ahead for parties
As someone who’s made countless holiday appetizers over the years, I can confidently say these are one of the highest-impact, lowest-effort treats you can bring to any Christmas gathering.s. The combination of simplicity and elegance makes this one Christmas appetizer everyone will remember!
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