25 Holiday Peppermint Recipes
Peppermint Stick Brownies [1]
A creamy, peppermint-flavor cheesecake layer adds holiday flair to classic chocolate brownies.
White Christmas Peppermint Layer Cake [5]
Fanciful pink peppermint frosting and snowy cake layers will brighten any holiday party. To decorate, choose between simple candy adornments (pictured) or whimsical white-chocolate trees.
Peppermint Marshmallows [10]
Homemade marshmallows are infinitely superior to store-bought—creamy and almost melt-in-your mouth soft. And peppermint is just one variation. In the baking aisle, find extracts like lemon, raspberry and cinnamon to customize your own marshmallows. The power of a stand mixer eases prep of this recipe, though a hand mixer works well.
Santa's Delight Peppermint Bark [14]
This super-easy Christmas treat uses just two ingredients: candy coating and either crushed candy canes or crushed round peppermint candies.
Peppermint-Chocolate Cheesecake [18]
This mint-chocolate dessert has been featured at the annual holiday progressive dinners in Wisconsin's Door County.
Peppermint Sugar Cookies [22]
Peppermint extract infuses these crisp, buttery cookies with holiday flavor. Choose between slice-and-bake swirls or candy-cane shape cookies.
Peppermint-Fudge Brownie Bites [26]
Refrigerated cookie dough speeds prep time on these treats, which have a topping of marshmallow and candy canes.
Peppermint Surprise Brownies [30]
A hidden layer of chocolate-mint candies adds a burst of flavor to these thick, fudgy brownies.
Candy Cane Snack Mix [34]
What's better than sweet and salty? Sweet, salty and pepperminty! This easy-as-could-be snack mix is fantastic for holiday gifts.
Candy Cane Snack Mix [35]
Frango Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Pie [38]
This decadent pie is a favorite at Macy's on North State Street in Chicago. Stir in candy from a box of famous Frango Mints (order at macys.com ), or use solid mint-flavored chocolate candies from the grocery store.
Peppermint-Cream Bites [42]
These treats can be stored in your refrigerator for 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months—the perfect make-ahead cookie for holiday parties. Layers of peppermint cream and chocolate fudge top a chocolate cookie crumb crust.
Mint Meringue Kisses [46]
With sugar, eggs and mint extract, you can whip up a batch of perfectly peaked mint meringues. Fill their centers with melty smooth chocolate.
Mint Meringue Kisses [47]
Fanciful Peppermint Fudge [50]
Mint flavor infuses this creamy, easy holiday fudge. If you like, use two cups mint-flavor semisweet chocolate pieces instead of the chocolate pieces and extract.
Ultimate Chocolate-Mint Cookie Sandwiches [54]
These cookies have the gooey factor going for them. They're a soft chocolate cookie sandwiched with mint filling and a swirl of fudgy frosting on top.
Peppermint Brownie Pie [58]
This rich blend of two favorite holiday flavors—chocolate and mint—might start a new dessert tradition in your house. Can't find the mint-flavored pieces? Use regular chocolate chips and add 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract to the batter.
Chocolate-Mint Thins [62]
Half chocolate and half mint, these cookies offer a great flavor combo and a pretty look.
Chocolate-Mint Thins [63]
Star Mint Meringues [66]
These light, airy meringues are a low-cal holiday treat. Prep them in just 20 minutes.
Star Mint Meringues [67]
Chocolate-Mint Blossoms [70]
Candy cane-flavor candies make these thumbprint cookies look festive for the holidays.
Dark Chocolate Mint Bites [74]
A crumbly crust forms the base of these bar cookies, with smooth layers of chocolate and mint on top.
Peppermint and White Chocolate Cream Pie [78]
Whipping cream flavored with peppermint extract tops this easy-to-make pie, which uses crushed chocolate wafer cookies for the crust and white chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix for the middle.
Mint-Chocolate Cheesecake [82]
Creme de menthe adds a hint of mint and color to this chocolate-topped cheesecake.
Chocolatey Frozen-Mint Dessert [86]
This refreshing make-ahead dish from a Witten, South Dakota, reader combines a chocolate graham cracker crust with chocolate chip mint ice cream and a homemade chocolate sauce. Try different combinations of ice cream and crust for your own dessert invention.
White Chocolate-Candy Cane Cheesecake [90]
This cheesecake features a blend of mascarpone and cream cheese flavored with peppermint extract and crushed peppermint candies.
Pink Peppermint Chiffon Pie [94]
This minty, melt-in-your-mouth make-ahead treat from a Rantoul, Illinois, reader blends deliciously with either a chocolate crumb crust or regular crust.
Mint Ice Cream [98]
Give homemade vanilla ice cream a refreshing twist of mint. A dash of salt in the cream mixture enhances sweetness.
Mint Ice Cream [99]