If you’re craving something festive, refreshing, and perfectly sweet, this list of peppermint recipes has you covered. From classic peppermint bark and soft, chewy cookies to creamy cheesecake and cozy holiday drinks, these 20 Christmas treats bring all the nostalgic, minty-sweet flavors of the season. Whether you need a quick no-bake dessert, a crowd-pleasing cookie, or a peppermint-packed drink for your holiday parties, there’s something here for every craving.
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Cookies
Fudgy Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
These super simple and fudgy Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are quick and easy to make and the dough doesn’t need any chill time, making them perfect for the busy holiday season!
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Peppermint Sugar Cookies
My daughter and I make these peppermint sugar cookies every Christmas, dipping the cooled cookies in a simple powdered sugar glaze and sprinkling them with crushed candy canes. It has become one of our easiest holiday baking traditions.
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Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft and chewy, just like a chocolate chip cookie should be–these Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies are your new favorite Christmas Cookie! Take these to the cookie exchange–or save them for yourself–loaded with candy canes and lots of chips, they will make Santa extra happy!
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Peppermint Mocha Cookies
These amazing peppermint mocha cookies are rich, chewy, & fudgy. Loaded with chocolate chips plus coffee & peppermint for the best combination.
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Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies are soft, no chill, one-bowl chocolate cookies dipped in white chocolate and topped with crushed candy canes.
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Cheesecakes + Pie
No Bake Peppermint Oreo Cheesecake
This simple No Bake Peppermint Cheesecake with an easy Oreo cookie crust is a festive chocolate mint filled dessert. Only 20 minutes to prep!
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Instant Pot Peppermint Cheesecake
Instant Pot Peppermint Cheesecake made with a cookie crumb crust and topped with chocolate ganache. This cheesecake is garnished with broken peppermint candies and chocolate curls.
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Candy Cane Pie
You'll love this No Bake Candy Cane Pie that's made with cream cheese, real peppermint and crushed candy canes on an Oreo cookie crust. It's the perfect peppermint pie recipe for the holiday season!
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No Bake Peppermint Cheesecake
All the festive fun without hardly any effort! Make this no-bake peppermint cheesecake with a brownie crust for your next holiday party – pretty and yummy!
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Cakes + Cupcakes
Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
Chocolate peppermint cupcakes are homemade, one-bowl chocolate peppermint cupcakes topped with light and fluffy peppermint frosting.
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Peppermint Bark
Peppermint Bark
Easy and festive peppermint bark recipe with dark and white chocolate, minty flavor, and crunchy candies. Perfect for holidays and gifts!
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Easy Oreo Peppermint Bark
Easy Oreo Peppermint Bark creates a sweet treat for the holidays, and a homemade gift for family and friends in just 30 minutes!
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White Chocolate Peppermint Bark Recipe
Homemade holiday sweets do not get any easier to make than this White Chocolate Peppermint Bark! This refreshing peppermint bark is so good you will want to make a double batch. Give as a tasty holiday gift, or indulge in a special holiday candy yourself, this White Chocolate Peppermint Bark makes the holidays even sweeter.
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Other Treats
White Chocolate Peppermint Christmas Crack
This easy white chocolate Christmas crack is as easy as melting some chocolate, and topping it with your favourite candies. It makes the perfect gift!
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White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse
Festive peppermint flavor pairs perfectly with luscious white chocolate in this light and fluffy 4-ingredient White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse!
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Candy Cane Crème Brûlée
Candy Cane Crème Brûlée is a fun twist on the classic French dessert. Traditional rich creaminess with a caramelized candy cane brûlée topping.
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Peppermint Ice Cream
This super easy peppermint ice cream using sweetened condensed milk and crushed peppermint candies is perfect for the holidays.
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Easy Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
Perfectly sweet, super easy chocolate peppermint fudge that’s great for cookie tins and can be made in the microwave.
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Drinks
Peppermint Mocha
This Peppermint Mocha will become a signature drink around the holiday season! Topped with candy canes and sweetened with honey, this is a classic holiday drink that you can feel good about drinking and it's made with only 5 ingredients.
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Easy Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Peppermint Hot Chocolate tastes like the holidays in a mug! It’s rich, chocolaty, minty, and made with real chocolate in a few simple steps.
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With so many fun, festive, and delicious peppermint recipes to choose from, you’ll have no trouble filling your holiday season with sweet, minty treats.
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