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20 Holiday Peppermint Recipes

By The editors of MidwestLiving.com Updated September 16, 2021
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Peppermint adds to the festive look and flavor of these holiday dessert recipes: cookies, pies, fudge, brownies, cheesecake and more.

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Peppermint Stick Brownies

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

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Peppermint Marshmallows

Peppermint Marshmallows
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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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White Christmas Peppermint Layer Cake

White Christmas Peppermint Layer Cake
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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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Santa's Delight Peppermint Bark

Santa's Delight Peppermint Bark
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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. 

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Peppermint-Chocolate Cheesecake

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

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Peppermint Sugar Cookies

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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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Peppermint-Fudge Brownie Bites

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

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Peppermint Surprise Brownies

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

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Candy Cane Snack Mix

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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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Peppermint-Cream Bites

Peppermint-Cream Bites
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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.

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Frango Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Pie

Frango Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Pie
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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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Mint Meringue Kisses

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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.

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Peppermint Brownie Pie

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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.

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Chocolate-Mint Thins

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

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Fanciful Peppermint Fudge

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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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Star Mint Meringues

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

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Chocolate-Mint Blossoms

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

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Dark Chocolate Mint Bites

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

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Peppermint and White Chocolate Cream Pie

Peppermint and White Chocolate Cream Pie
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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.

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Ultimate Chocolate-Mint Cookie Sandwiches

Ultimate Chocolate-Mint Cookie Sandwiches
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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.

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White Chocolate-Candy Cane Cheesecake

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

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Mint-Chocolate Cheesecake

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

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    1 of 22 Peppermint Stick Brownies
    2 of 22 Peppermint Marshmallows
    3 of 22 White Christmas Peppermint Layer Cake
    4 of 22 Santa's Delight Peppermint Bark
    5 of 22 Peppermint-Chocolate Cheesecake
    6 of 22 Peppermint Sugar Cookies
    7 of 22 Peppermint-Fudge Brownie Bites
    8 of 22 Peppermint Surprise Brownies
    9 of 22 Candy Cane Snack Mix
    10 of 22 Peppermint-Cream Bites
    11 of 22 Frango Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Pie
    12 of 22 Mint Meringue Kisses
    13 of 22 Peppermint Brownie Pie
    14 of 22 Chocolate-Mint Thins
    15 of 22 Fanciful Peppermint Fudge
    16 of 22 Star Mint Meringues
    17 of 22 Chocolate-Mint Blossoms
    18 of 22 Dark Chocolate Mint Bites
    19 of 22 Peppermint and White Chocolate Cream Pie
    20 of 22 Ultimate Chocolate-Mint Cookie Sandwiches
    21 of 22 White Chocolate-Candy Cane Cheesecake
    22 of 22 Mint-Chocolate Cheesecake

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