Here’s how to prepare each of the festive Christmas party food ideas listed:

Cranberry Brie Bites

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into small squares.
3. Place a piece of brie cheese in the center of each square.
4. Top with a spoonful of cranberry sauce.
5. Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling and pinch to seal.
6. Brush with egg wash.
7. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Mini Meatballs

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Mix until well combined.
4. Form the mixture into small meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
6. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Spinach Artichoke Dip

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, mozzarella, Parmesan, and garlic powder.
3. Mix until smooth and well combined.
4. Spread into a baking dish.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
6. Serve with chips or bread for dipping.

Gingerbread Cookies

1. In a bowl, sift together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
2. In another bowl, beat together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
5. Roll dough into balls, then flatten.
6. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes.

Eggnog Cheesecake Bars

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a baking pan to form a crust.
3. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
4. Add eggs one by one, mixing after each addition.
5. Mix in the eggnog and nutmeg until well combined.
6. Pour the mixture over the crust and bake for 40-50 minutes.
7. Let cool, then cut into bars.