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November 27, 2023

28 Show-Stopper Peppermint Recipes to Impress Your Guests

Peppermint Recipes – Christmas is not only about eggnog or gingerbread! It is also all things peppermint and candy canes. Here are some of the best 28 show-stopping peppermint recipes to impress your party guests this holiday season.

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These candy cane inspired recipes are full of peppermint flavor and Christmas cheer! Fun peppermint recipes featuring the one and only – candy cane flavor. Here are over 25 peppermint desserts and drinks other than the classic Christmas flavors that are sure to satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth!

This post is about the best peppermint drinks and desserts to make this Christmas!

28 Peppermint Recipes for The Holidays

PEPPERMINT MOCHA COOKIES

Are you ready for these soft, chewy, full of chocolate and peppermint flavor peppermint mocha cookies? They are the perfect easy Christmas cookies that will be a hit at any holiday get-together!

peppermint mocha cookies

PEPPERMINT VODKA SHOTS

Make up this peppermint flavored vodka and use it to make the most festive holiday shots ever – Candy Cane Shots! Easy peppermint vodka recipe to make this Christmas season.

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CANDY CANE MARTINI

Serve up a creamy and sweet Candy Cane Martini this Christmas! This candy cane martini cocktail features sweet peppermint flavor and creaminess, is a flavorful mixed drink to serve individuals or a crowd.

candy cane martini

PEPPERMINT FUDGE

This creamy peppermint fudge is great for cookie boxes and can easily be made in the microwave! No baking skills required! One of the best peppermint recipes ever.

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CANDY CANE COOKIE PIZZA

This Peppermint Cookie Pizza couldn’t be easier to make! It only needs a few simple ingredients and makes the perfect dessert for your next holiday get-together. 

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FESTIVE PEPPERMINT BARK ICE-CREAM

Make the most of the holiday season with this ultra festive peppermint bark ice cream! This luscious, creamy vanilla ice cream base is studded with crunchy peppermint bark in every bite to make one crowd-pleasing Christmas dessert.

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PEPPERMINT OREO MILKSHAKE

This Peppermint Oreo Milkshake is the perfect festive treat for the holidays. Made with creamy vanilla ice cream, sweet Oreos, and a candy cane, you will want to make one of these all year long!

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PEPPERMINT MOCHA BUNDT CAKE

This peppermint mocha bundt cake recipe takes a rich chocolate peppermint cake and pours a generous amount of homemade espresso ganache over the top for a Christmas cake that is full of holiday flavor.

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PEPPERMINT MACARONS

Peppermint Macarons are filled with peppermint white chocolate ganache and rolled in crushed candy canes. Textured macaron shells make them very festive for Holiday season. These macarons are so much fun to make. 

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CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT BLOSSOMS

A unique taste on a holiday classic, these chocolate peppermint blossoms may look like peanut butter blossoms but with a chocolate cookie and candy cane mint Hershey’s kiss, making them the perfect holiday cookie.

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PEPPERMINT CHEESECAKE DIP

This Peppermint Cheesecake Dip is creamy and festive, and pairs perfectly with cookies, graham crackers, and pretzels. It’s super easy to whip up, making it a great last minute appetizer or dessert during the holidays!

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CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT TRIFLE

Layers of fudgy chocolate brownies, cheesecake pudding and cool peppermint combine in this festive dessert. Chocolate peppermint trifle is the easy yet stunning dessert to make this holiday season!
 
candy cane trifle
 

PEPPERMINT BARK

Layers of fudgy chocolate brownies, cheesecake pudding and cool peppermint combine in this festive dessert. Chocolate peppermint trifle is the easy yet stunning dessert to make this holiday season!
 
peppermint bark
 

CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT MOUSSE PIE

Smooth and incredibly creamy, this chocolate mint mousse tart uses a chocolate cookie crust making it easy to assemble. And it can be frozen. Chocolate and mint are the perfect pair for holiday desserts. Combine them in a mousse pie, and you have a crowd-pleaser.

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PEPPERMINT COOKIES

These peppermint cookies are loaded with white chocolate chunks, candy canes, and Oreo pieces for a unique holiday cookies recipe that everyone will love!

candy cane cookies

PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE

Homemade peppermint hot chocolate is so easy to make at home. No need to head to your local coffee shop for this decadent drink. With just 5 simple ingredients, you can have the most decadent and rich mug of peppermint hot chocolate.

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CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT CHEESECAKE

A classy Christmas dessert made to impress at your next holiday function. Filled with chocolate and bursting with peppermint flavor this cheesecake is simple, indulgent and delicious.  

chocolate peppermint cheesecake

PEPPERMINT BARK BROWNIES

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate holiday treat with this Peppermint Bark Brownies recipe! These decadent brownies combine the fudgy goodness of a boxed brownie mix with layers of rich semi-sweet chocolate ganache, velvety white chocolate, and a festive sprinkle of crushed candy canes.

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NO-BAKE PEPPERMINT PIE

No-Bake Peppermint Pie is the perfect Christmas dessert that takes no time to make! This creamy filling is made with marshmallows and peppermint on top of an Oreo cookie crust for a quick and easy no-bake dessert.

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PEPPERMINT CHEESECAKE COOKIE CUPS

These Peppermint Cheesecake Cookie Cups are the perfect treat for your holiday dessert table. Chocolate cookie cups has a creamy peppermint cheesecake filling to make a dessert that is delicious.

peppermint cookie cups

PEPPERMINT MACARONS

If you want to serve the most impressive holiday cookie, you need to make these delicious Christmas Macarons! These classic French Macarons are festively flavored with chocolate and peppermint. 

christmas macarons

CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT COOKIES

The easiest festive cookies that you can make in under 30 minutes! These chocolate peppermint cookies are soft, chewy, and the chocolate chip peppermint combo is amazing!

chocolate peppermint cookie recipe

PEPPERMINT SNOWBALL COOKIES

These Peppermint Snowball Cookies take everything you love about the classic butter ball cookie, but it swaps out the nuts for peppermint. Making them an even more festive and adorable Christmas cookie that will be welcome on any cookie tray!

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PEPPERMINT MELTAWAYS

Peppermint Meltaways – A light, buttery and delicious Christmas cookie that melt in your mouth. These cookies are topped with peppermint frosting and sprinkle of crushed candy canes for a lovely festive touch!

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WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT FUDGE

Holiday time calls for all things chocolate, peppermint and definitely indulgent! Combining the sweet, creamy taste of white chocolate with peppermint creates for one fine holiday confection in the form of White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge.

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PEPPERMINT YULE LOG

With a light and airy chocolate sponge cake and peppermint bark filling, this peppermint yule log is the epitome of a holiday dessert.

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HOT CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT MOONPIES

Here’s a fun take on the classic moon pie for the holidays: two chocolate brownie cookies sandwiched with peppermint-flavored marshmallow crème and rolled in crushed candy canes. 

peppermint cookie sandwiches

PEPPERMINT PUPPY CHOW

Peppermint Puppy Chow is one of my go-to recipes for the holidays. This is the perfect holiday treat for gifting and for snacking. It’s a no-bake recipe, ready in about 10 minutes. This is Puppy Chow recipe without peanut butter, but certainly does not lack in flavor!

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