Entertaining Drop-In Guests

We know, we know: holidays are a time for family and friends. Which means that family and friends, somehow, are always popping over -- and, of course, are always hungry. We've found that having a few snacks around the house -- hearty snacks, light snacks, savory snacks, sweet snacks -- is key; snacks make everyone feel welcome (and everyone well-fed). Take a free afternoon or evening to whip some of these up; they'll keep through the holidays. All recipes are from our recently-updated Food52 Holiday Recipe and Survival Guide.

Salted Pumpkin Caramels by cheese1227

Nekisia Davis' Olive Oil and Maple Granola by Genius Recipes

Drunken Honeyed Figs with Lemon Mascarpone Whipped Cream by TheWimpyVegetarian

Crispy Spice-Brined Pecans by AntoniaJames

Cocoa Pear Crisps by Rivka

Fugdy Bourbon Balls by amanda

Mom's Flapjacks by Londonfoodieny

Alice Medrich's New Classic Coconut Macaroons by Genius Recipes

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