Holiday baking is all about gingerbread and eggnog, sure, but that cool, tingly peppermint magic deserves a spotlight too. I've rounded up 25 of my favorite peppermint treats that are creamy, crunchy, chocolatey, and totally show stopping, ready to light up any party dessert table. You're in for candy cane bliss in every single bite.
1. 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!
2. Peppermint Chocolate Trifle
This peppermint chocolate trifle is a show stopping layered dessert that screams holiday celebration. It's the kind of treat that makes everyone ooh and aah when you bring it to the table. I love how it brings that festive peppermint vibe to the dessert spread.
3. 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.
4. Peppermint Chocolate Blossoms
These peppermint chocolate blossoms put a cool twist on a beloved classic. They look just like peanut butter blossoms but trade the peanut butter for a rich chocolate cookie, topped with a candy cane mint Hershey's kiss. They're the perfect holiday cookie, if you ask me.
5. 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.
6. Peppermint Chocolate Cheesecake
This peppermint chocolate cheesecake is the dress to impress dessert for your holiday party. It's loaded with chocolate, bursting with cool peppermint, and yet it's surprisingly simple to make. Every slice is pure indulgence.
7. 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!
8. Peppermint Macarons
These peppermint macarons are a little baking project that delivers big festive vibes. Each delicate shell has that signature textured foot, and they're filled with a dreamy peppermint white chocolate ganache, then rolled in crunchy crushed candy canes. I have so much fun making these beauties.
9. 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.
10. 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!
11. Peppermint Fudge
I can't get over how easily this creamy peppermint fudge comes together. You literally just pop it in the microwave! It's a perfect addition to any holiday cookie box, and it's truly one of my all-time favorite peppermint treats.
12. Peppermint Cookies
These peppermint cookies are packed to the brim with white chocolate chunks, crunchy candy cane bits, and Oreo pieces. It's a wildly fun holiday cookie that never fails to disappear fast on any cookie platter.
13. Brownies with Peppermint Bark
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14. Peppermint Cookie Pizza
This peppermint cookie pizza is basically the easiest holiday dessert ever. A few simple ingredients come together into a big, shareable cookie that's perfect for your next festive gathering. I can't get enough of how fun and impressive it looks.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. Hot Chocolate with Peppermint
I skip the coffee shop line every time I make this homemade peppermint hot chocolate. You only need five simple ingredients to whip up the most decadent, rich mug of hot cocoa. It's cozy, minty, and absolutely perfect for a chilly night.
18. Peppermint Bark Ice Cream
You haven't truly celebrated the season until you've scooped into this peppermint bark ice cream. The luscious vanilla base is absolutely loaded with crunchy bits of peppermint bark in every single bite. It's creamy, festive, and guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser at any holiday dinner.
19. Peppermint Chocolate Mousse Pie
I'm all about this silky, ultra creamy peppermint chocolate mousse pie. A chocolate cookie crust makes assembly a breeze, and you can even freeze it ahead of time.
Chocolate and mint are a match made in holiday dessert heaven. Trust me, it's a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
20. 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!
21. Cheesecake Peppermint Dip
My cheesecake peppermint dip is the answer when you need a last minute holiday crowd pleaser. It's creamy, festive, and takes minutes to stir together. Serve it with cookies, graham crackers, or even salty pretzels for that sweet and salty magic.
22. Oreo Peppermint Milkshake
This Oreo peppermint milkshake is holiday happiness in a glass. Creamy vanilla ice cream, sweet Oreo cookies, and a crushed candy cane get blended into the frostiest, most festive shake.
I find myself craving it long after the tinsel comes down. It's that good.
23. Mocha Peppermint Bundt Cake
I'm obsessed with this mocha peppermint Bundt cake. It's a deep, rich chocolate peppermint cake drenched in a glossy homemade espresso ganache. Every slice is dripping with holiday flavor and looks absolutely stunning on the dessert table.
24. 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.
25. Peppermint Bark
Classic peppermint bark is a total holiday staple in my kitchen. It's simple, stunning, and so satisfying to snap into pieces. I keep a batch around all December long.
