20 Holiday Peppermint Recipes

This pretty cake boasts dark rich layers and silky Swiss meringue buttercream. That frosting is where you get the peppermint flavor, so baker Kristine Moberg of Queen City Bakery says to use a high-quality extract like Nielsen-Massey.

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

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Trust us: This festive and easy peppermint bark recipe is so much better than store-bought versions. Break it into bite-size pieces or cut it into six larger "candy bars" and wrap them up for gifting.

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.

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What's better than sweet and salty? Sweet, salty and pepperminty! This easy-as-could-be snack mix is fantastic for holiday gifts.

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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.

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

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

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

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This super-easy Christmas treat uses just two ingredients: candy coating and either crushed candy canes or crushed round peppermint candies. 

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.

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.

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With sugar, eggs and mint extract, you can whip up a batch of perfectly peaked mint meringues. Fill their centers with melty smooth chocolate.

This rich blend of 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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