15 Peppermint Dessert Recipes to Sweeten Your Holiday Season

Discover 15 peppermint dessert recipes that are perfect for adding a refreshing and festive touch to your holiday celebrations.

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Are you a fan of peppermint?

I am a huge fan, especially during the holiday season.

They add such a refreshing and festive flavor to favorite Christmas treats!

So whether you’re dreaming of creamy peppermint ice cream or crispy peppermint cookies, the cool taste of mint elevates any dessert into a holiday-worthy sweet!

There’s no shortage of ways to incorporate this classic flavor.

From rich peppermint brownies to decadent peppermint chocolate creations, there are so many delicious options out there.

Whether you’re whipping up desserts for a gathering or simply treating yourself, these recipes offer the perfect blend of seasonal flavor and sweet indulgence.

15 Peppermint Dessert Recipes

Candy Cane Pie

Candy Cane Pie is the perfect dessert for the holiday season with its red and white hue and peppermint flavor!

Doesn’t it look so pretty?!

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Bring some holiday cheer to your kitchen with these delicious gluten-free chocolate peppermint cookies.

They are chewy on the inside like a brownie cookie and intensely chocolatey!

Peppermint Marshmallows

Peppermint marshmallows are the BEST Christmas candies.

They’re soft, airy, and bursting with the flavor of sweet mint. Plus, they look gorgeous with their swirly red design.

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Candy Cane Brownies

Candy Cane Brownies are full of holiday spirit and chocolatey, fudgy goodness, my favorite!

Enjoy these brownies with crushed candy canes on top and a white chocolate drizzle!

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Peppermint Oreos

Peppermint Oreo Cookies are a no-bake dessert filled with festive holiday flavor!

This would be a fun dessert to make with your kids!

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Peppermint Meringues

Looking for the perfect little treat?

These bite-sized Peppermint Meringues will be the hit of the season!

They’re easy to make and packed with peppermint flavor!

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Homemade Peppermint Bark

Homemade Peppermint Bark is one of those unforgettable seasonal favorites that everyone just loves – the combo of cool mint and chocolate is perfect.

A personal favorite of mine to make during the holiday season!

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Mini Peppermint Christmas Bundt Cakes

These mini chocolate peppermint bundt cakes, featuring classic flavors of the season, are sure to please everyone and impress your guests!

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Peppermint Ice Cream

Learn how to make peppermint ice cream with the Ninja Creami to create an amazing protein ice cream!

This creates a healthier twist on a holiday classic.

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Peppermint Shortbread Cookies

These Peppermint Shortbread Cookies are great for the holidays!

They’re dipped in chocolate ganache and sprinkled with crushed peppermint candy.

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Vegan Chocolate Peppermint Cake

A vegan chocolate peppermint cake enrobed in luscious non-dairy chocolate peppermint ganache for those with dietary restrictions.

The addition of hot water to the cake batter allows the cocoa to bloom which creates a deep, rich flavor.

Topped with a very simple three-ingredient chocolate ganache, this is a showstopper for your holiday table.

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Sourdough Chocolate Peppermint Whoopie Pies

These chocolate sourdough whoopie pies are filled with a peppermint filling that’s perfect for the holidays!

The fun treats are a New England classic and a great way to use sourdough discard.

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Easy Peppermint Cake Balls

Easy Peppermint Cake Balls recipe.

The perfect holiday treat, and made with boxed cake mix so it makes a great quick last minute dessert idea!

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Chocolate-Covered Peppermint Blondies

These soft and chewy Peppermint Blondies are covered in chocolate and sprinkled with candy.

The perfect Holiday dessert recipe for parties and celebrations.

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Mint Chocolate Fudge

This super-easy Mint Chocolate Fudge is deeply chocolate-y, with a kiss mint.

And, it’s all prettied-up with an optional {but highly recommended} decorative swirl.

It’s sensational for Christmas … but you’ll wanna keep a stockpile of “freezer fudge” for chocolate emergencies all year long, too.

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Peppermint Desserts

These peppermint dessert recipes really do capture the essence of the holiday season with their perfect balance of sweet and minty flavors.

I love how each recipe offers something unique, whether it’s the rich, fudgy peppermint brownies or the refreshing peppermint ice cream, making it easy to find the perfect treat for any occasion.

I’m super excited to make these with my family and to create some new holiday memories together!

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