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25 Holiday Peppermint Recipes

Peppermint adds to the festive look and flavor of these holiday dessert recipes: cookies, pies, fudge, ice cream, brownies, cheesecake and more.

Peppermint Stick Brownies [1]

A creamy, peppermint-flavor cheesecake layer adds holiday flair to classic chocolate brownies.

Peppermint Stick Brownies [2]

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White Christmas Peppermint Layer Cake [5]

White Christmas Peppermint Layer Cake

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.

White Christmas Peppermint Layer Cake recipe [6]

How to Decorate a Peppermint Forest Cake [7]

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Peppermint Marshmallows [10]

Peppermint Marshmallows

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.

Peppermint Marshmallows [11]

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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. 

Santa's Delight Peppermint Bark [15]

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Peppermint-Chocolate Cheesecake [18]

This mint-chocolate dessert has been featured at the annual holiday progressive dinners in Wisconsin's Door County.

Peppermint-Chocolate Cheesecake [19]

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Peppermint Sugar Cookies [22]

Peppermint Sugar Cookies

Peppermint extract infuses these crisp, buttery cookies with holiday flavor. Choose between slice-and-bake swirls or candy-cane shape cookies.

Peppermint Sugar Cookies [23]

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Peppermint-Fudge Brownie Bites [26]

Refrigerated cookie dough speeds prep time on these treats, which have a topping of marshmallow and candy canes.

Peppermint-Fudge Brownie Bites [27]

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Peppermint Surprise Brownies [30]

A hidden layer of chocolate-mint candies adds a burst of flavor to these thick, fudgy brownies.

Peppermint Surprise Brownies [31]

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Candy Cane Snack Mix [34]

Candy Cane Snack Mix

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]

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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.

Frango Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Pie [39]

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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.

Peppermint-Cream Bites [43]

 

 

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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]

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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.

Fanciful Peppermint Fudge [51]

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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.

Ultimate Chocolate-Mint Cookie Sandwiches [55]

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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.

Peppermint Brownie Pie [59]

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Chocolate-Mint Thins [62]

Half chocolate and half mint, these cookies offer a great flavor combo and a pretty look.

Chocolate-Mint Thins  [63]

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Star Mint Meringues [66]

These light, airy meringues are a low-cal holiday treat. Prep them in just 20 minutes.

Star Mint Meringues [67]

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Chocolate-Mint Blossoms [70]

Candy cane-flavor candies make these thumbprint cookies look festive for the holidays.

Chocolate-Mint Blossoms [71]

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Dark Chocolate Mint Bites [74]

A crumbly crust forms the base of these bar cookies, with smooth layers of chocolate and mint on top.

Dark Chocolate Mint Bites [75]

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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.

Peppermint and White Chocolate Cream Pie [79]

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Mint-Chocolate Cheesecake [82]

Creme de menthe adds a hint of mint and color to this chocolate-topped cheesecake.

Mint-Chocolate Cheesecake [83]

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Chocolatey Frozen-Mint Dessert [86]

Chocolatey Frozen-Mint Dessert

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.

Chocolatey Frozen-Mint Dessert [87]

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White Chocolate-Candy Cane Cheesecake [90]

This cheesecake features a blend of mascarpone and cream cheese flavored with peppermint extract and crushed peppermint candies.

White Chocolate-Candy Cane Cheesecake [91]

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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.

Pink Peppermint Chiffon Pie [95]

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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]

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