Holiday Desserts with Peppermint Perfection in Every Bite!
It’s time to add some excitement to your holiday baking with seasonal peppermint recipes and gorgeous desserts with candy canes.
This minty collection has something for everyone! Whether you love Christmas cookies with peppermint, candy cane cheesecake, or peppermint cake recipes, we’ve got you covered.
We’ve also gathered a few fun and flavorful holiday drink recipes that are sure to bring some holiday cheer! And of course, no peppermint dessert collection would be complete without plenty of cool and creamy peppermint fudge, peppermint bark, and other candy recipes.
These recipes sleigh all day and are guaranteed to bring the holiday magic to your dessert table.
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Cookies
Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies
Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies are colorful sugar cookies with a minty twist! Pink and red sugar cookie dough is spiraled together to make beautiful, festive cookies that are perfect for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or any special occasion.
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Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies
These Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies are the perfect combination of a deep rich chocolate cookie and crunchy sweet candy cane pieces topped with a striped Hershey's Kiss.
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Chocolate Truffle Peppermint Crunch Cookies
Chocolate Truffle Peppermint Crunch Cookies are deep, darkly chocolatey cookies with a mint flavor and a soft, gooey texture in the center. They're topped with a white chocolate-mint ganache and crunchy mint pieces.
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Candy Cane Cookies
Candy Cane Cookies are a classic, must-make Christmas cookie recipe. Peppermint-flavored sugar cookie dough is formed into red-and-white candy cane shapes. Perfect for holiday cookie plates or a treat for Santa!
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Peppermint Mocha Cookies
These rich and chewy Peppermint Mocha Cookies are made with a no-chill fudgy peppermint cookie base studded with tiny candy cane crystals for extra flavor. Topped with a dark chocolate espresso ganache and crushed candy canes for a festive touch. (via Lemons and Zest)
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Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Cookies
These extra-soft, brownie-like cookies wrapped around a cool peppermint cheesecake center are the ultimate winter cookie. These big, bakery-style Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Cookies are absolutely made for cookie trays, holiday parties, and December movie nights. (via Bunsen Burner Bakery)
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Chocolate Peppermint Lofthouse Cookies
These bakery-style Chocolate Peppermint Lofthouse Cookies are soft, flavorful, and cake-like. They're topped with rich chocolate buttercream frosting and crushed peppermint candy for festive flare. (via I Heart Eating)
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Chocolate Peppermint Shortbread
For a sweet treat this holiday, try Grandma's Chocolate Peppermint Shortbread. The rich, buttery shortbread is topped with glossy chocolate and crushed candy canes, making them the perfect choice for all your winter celebrations! (via Gift of Hospitality)
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Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies
These Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies have a surprise marshmallow inside! They combine the flavors of hot peppermint cocoa and chewy frosted brownies into one delicious winter treat. (via Tara Teaspoon)
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Peppermint White Chocolate Sugar Cookies
These elegant Peppermint Sugar Cookies are topped with a rich peppermint white chocolate ganache. They sparkle like fresh fallen snow and will just melt in your mouth! (via Chenée Today)
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Cakes
Peppermint Lava Cakes
Chocolate lovers will go crazy for these Peppermint Lava Cakes – mini chocolate cakes with a hint of peppermint and a molten chocolate center. They make a great holiday dessert—they’re indulgent, they can be made in advance, and any extras keep very well. Enjoy them plain, or top them with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream, and a drizzle of warm chocolate sauce.
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Peppermint Mocha Mousse Cake
This Peppermint Mocha Mousse Cake is a party on a plate! This gorgeous dessert features layers of brownies and peppermint mocha mousse, wrapped in chocolate swirls and topped with a shiny chocolate glaze. It feeds a crowd and is great for any holiday party!
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Candy Cane Chocolate Cake
This Candy Cane Chocolate Cake will definitely get you in the Christmas mood! Moist devil’s food cake is paired with candy cane buttercream and a cute red & white design.
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Candy Cane Cheesecake
This Candy Cane Cheesecake recipe will be the star of your holiday table. It has a creamy peppermint cheesecake filling, an Oreo cookie crust, and lots of candy cane pieces inside and out!
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Candy Cane Mousse Cake
This Candy Cane Mousse Cake is a knockout Christmas dessert! It has alternating layers of moist chocolate cake and candy cane mousse, covered with a shiny chocolate glaze and a spectacular candy cane topping.
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Chocolate Candy Cane Cake
This Chocolate Candy Cane Cake is a rich chocolate cake, filled with a minty candy cane frosting and covered with chocolate curls. It’s a fun and festive Christmas cake!
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Red Velvet Trifle
This Red Velvet Trifle with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting is a pretty, festive Christmas dessert! It features cubes of gorgeous red velvet cake and lots of cream cheese frosting with candy cane bits.
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No Bake Peppermint Cheesecake
This smooth and creamy No Bake Peppermint Cheesecake is a festive make-ahead dessert for the holidays! It has a vanilla cookie crust, a pepperminty filling with crushed peppermint and a light whipped cream on top. (via Life Love and Sugar)
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Candy Cane Cupcakes
If you're looking for the cutest Christmas treat, you've got to try these festive Candy Cane Cupcakes! They're topped with homemade peppermint buttercream frosting and have crushed candy canes mixed right into the batter. They taste just like a candy cane! (via Emily Fabulous)
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Drinks
Peppermint Affogato
This Peppermint Affogato recipe is a version of the classic Italian dessert made with ice cream and coffee, with a peppermint twist! It’s hot, cold, sweet, bitter, minty…what’s not to love?!
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Candy Cane Cups
These cute Candy Cane Cups are edible shot glasses, made entirely out of candy canes! Make your own candy cane shot glasses at home, and then fill them with your favorite holiday cocktail, coffee, hot chocolate, or even whipped cream or mousse. The possibilities are endless!
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Peppermint Hot Chocolate
This Peppermint Hot Chocolate recipe is made the old-fashioned way, with real melted chocolate for a rich texture and deep chocolate flavor. The bright minty flavor makes this the perfect holiday drink.
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Copycat Chick Fil A Peppermint Milkshake
This homemade version of Chick-fil-A’s famous Peppermint Milkshake is the perfect blend of cool mint, chocolatey swirls, and rich vanilla ice cream. It adds a cool, festive touch to any holiday gathering. (via The Cookin' Chicks)
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Copycat Starbucks Peppermint Syrup
This easy Copycat Starbucks Peppermint Syrup is a recipe you can make at home with just 3 ingredients in under 15 minutes. Flavor all your favorite holiday drinks with the bright and festive taste of peppermint! (via The Littlest Crumb)
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Sweets and Treats
Candy Cane Hearts
Make your holiday sweeter with homemade Candy Cane Hearts! Our easy to follow recipe shows you how to melt and shape peppermint candy into adorable candy cane hearts to hang on your tree or give as gifts!
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Peppermint Crunch Brownies
These Peppermint Crunch Brownies have a deep chocolate flavor with crunchy minty pieces of candy inside and out! They make a quick holiday dessert or gift!
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Peppermint Swirl Marshmallows
Peppermint Swirl Marshmallows are soft, plush and refreshingly minty. They’re equally delicious eaten plain, dipped in chocolate, or dunked in a mug of hot chocolate!
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Oreo Peppermint Ice Cream Bonbons
Oreo Peppermint Bonbons are so easy to make, and utterly irresistible! Minty Oreos are filled with peppermint ice cream, dunked in chocolate, and topped with crushed candy canes for the perfect holiday bite.
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Peppermint Candy Cane Bark
This Peppermint Candy Cane Bark is the perfect holiday candy! It is festive, delicious, and oh-so easy to make! Use it for snacking, gift-giving, and as a decoration for other holiday treats. (via Loving Homeschool)
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Peppermint White Chocolate Pretzels
Peppermint White Chocolate Pretzels are festive pretzel rods coated in creamy white chocolate and crushed peppermint. They’re a sweet-and-salty Christmas treat that doubles as an easy edible gift. (via The Kitchen Girl)
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Easy Peppermint White Chocolate Fudge
All you need to make this Easy White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge is 4 ingredients and 5 minutes! Serve this festive fudge at a Christmas party or gift it to your friends and family. (via The Candid Cooks)
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No-Churn Peppermint Bark Ice Cream
Homemade Peppermint Bark Ice Cream is a fun and festive holiday dessert that combines rich white chocolate, chocolate chunks, and crushed candy canes in a creamy no-churn ice cream base. (via Life Love and Sugar)
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Easy Peppermint Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches
Use a cake mix and vanilla ice cream to make these Easy Peppermint Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches. They're the perfect two-bite treat that's packed with real peppermint candy! (via Tara Teaspoon)
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Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats
Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats are a Christmas twist on the classic—soft, chewy bars finished with a sweet white chocolate peppermint candy cane layer. They’re simple, festive, and perfect for holiday gifting or parties. (via The Kitchen Girl)
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