Whether you’re whipping up some homemade treats for gifts or adding a bit of flair to the holiday party menu, peppermint recipes infuse the season with sweet, crisp, festive flavor. From brownies, cheesecakes and cookies to mocha and hot chocolate, peppermint adds a little extra holiday cheer to each recipe.
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Fudgy Peppermint Brownie Cookies
Enjoy all the best parts of a chewy soft-baked cookie and a rich chocolate brownie in one with Fudgy Peppermint Brownie Cookies. Add a sprinkling of crushed peppermint candies over the top for a festive holiday flair.
Peppermint Rice Crispy Treats
Peppermint Rice Crispy Treats are a fun, holiday-inspired twist on a classic. Filled with sweet marshmallows and crushed peppermint candies, this six-ingredient dessert couldn’t be easier to make. Drizzle melted white chocolate over the top for a festive finishing touch.
Homemade Peppermint Patties
Rich dark chocolate and cool peppermint make a delicious combination in our Homemade Peppermint Patties. Whip up a double batch and you’ll have plenty for stuffing stockings and gifting to friends and family this holiday season.
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White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake
White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake is the perfect dessert for a Christmas get-together. Covered with a layer of dark chocolate, peppermint candies and whipped cream, this decadent cheesecake will impress all your friends and family this holiday season.
Peppermint Mocha
Craving a Peppermint Mocha from your favorite coffee shop? Try our homemade version using peppermint extract, cocoa powder, and espresso or strong coffee for a mint-chocolate pick-me-up.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Get into the holiday spirit with festive Peppermint Hot Chocolate.
Chocolate Cookies with Peppermint Frosting
Indulge in the classic holiday combo of rich chocolate and cool peppermint with a batch of Chocolate Cookies with Peppermint Frosting. Sprinkling crushed candy canes over the white buttercream frosting adds a festive finishing touch.
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Festive Peppermint Fudge
Festive Peppermint Fudge is cool and bright just like the winter holidays.
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Peppermint Meringues
Melt-in-your-mouth Peppermint Meringues dipped in chocolate make a fun addition to any holiday cookie tin. Brush stripes of red food coloring onto the inside of your pastry bag to create pretty red and white swirls for a candy cane-inspired look.
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Peppermint Crush Chocolate Chip Cookies
This interpretation of the classic Tollhouse cookie can be a holiday hit or a great way to use up leftover candy canes. Combining two favorites, Peppermint Crush Chocolate Chip Cookies makes the perfect holiday cookie.
Peppermint Chocolate Bark
Try making your own festive Peppermint Chocolate Bark this year instead of buying it at the store.
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