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If you’re playing hostess this holiday season, take a little of the stress off with these easy and quick holiday appetizers. They’re scrumptious and will be sure to impress your guests. It’s the holiday season and if you’re short on time, like most of us, give these appetizers a whirl.

Roasted Balsamic Cranberry Brie Crostini

Photo and recipe courtesy of NeighborFood

These visually festive and outrageously delicious appetizers take under 30 minutes to whip up. Not only do they look gourmet, but they taste gourmet and feature only a small handful of ingredients. Get the recipe here.

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Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

Photo and recipe courtesy of Savory Sweet Life

Who doesn’t love a bacon appetizer around the holidays? You’ll be surprised as to how easy these bad boys are to whip up. And your guests will be pleasantly surprised when it hits their taste buds! Get the recipe here.

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Fig Balsamic Olives

Photo and recipe courtesy of Very Culinary

If you want an overly simple, yet complex in taste appetizer, then try out these olives. The fig and balsamic flavors go together like peanut butter and jelly. We have a feeling they’ll be gone in the first five minutes of your holiday party. Get the recipe here.

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Pepperoni Cheese Stick Roll Ups

Photo and recipe courtesy of The Girl Who Ate Everything 

These are an all-time favorite of ours. They’re so simple and brilliant. They are sure to be a huge hit at your next holiday gathering! Get the recipe here.

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Baked Brie

Photo and recipe courtesy of She Wears Many Hats 

This baked brie appetizer is so simple to make and takes just a mere minutes. The rest of the time it’s baking! Use different fruit preserves to switch up the flavor. Get the recipe here.

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Holiday Bourbon Whiskey Meatballs

Photo and recipe courtesy of Tasty Kitchen 

Be prepared to get a lot of recipe requests after you serve these hot, tangy meatballs. These aren’t usual meatballs, the whiskey gives it the most delicious flavor paired with all of the other seasonings like brown sugar and ketchup. Get the recipe here.