If there’s one flavor that knows how to spread holiday cheer, it’s peppermint! 🎄❄️ From classic candy-inspired barks and fudge to creamy pies and frothy drinks, peppermint is the star of the season. Whether you’re team chocolate-mint (me 🙋♀️) or you love a crisp and refreshing minty bite, these treats are the perfect way to add a little holiday sparkle to your dessert lineup. I have gathered my favorite peppermint recipes to make, share, and gift all season long! So grab your candy canes, fire up the oven, and let’s dive into a peppermint wonderland that’ll have your taste buds singing carols! 🎶
In this list of peppermint treats, you will find recipes for:
- Classic peppermint treats (like peppermint patties)
- Cookies
- Cakes & Breads
- Pies & Creamy Desserts
- Drinks (Cheers!)
- DIY Gifts & Festive Peppermint Treats
Classic Peppermint Treats
Homemade Peppermint Patties
Peppermint Patties are candies that start with a creamy peppermint-flavored filling coated with melted chocolate for a burst of mint chocolate flavor in every bite!
Chocolate Dipped Wafers {Thin Mint Copycat}
Chocolate Dipped Wafers are homemade mint chocolate wafers dipped in melted chocolate that taste like Thin Mint cookies.
Peppermint Cookies
Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is the new FAVORITE cookie of the iambaker staff! Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies are my tested and perfected chocolate chip cookies with added peppermint candies for a wonderful holiday treat! I am adding them to my favorites on my list of Christmas Cookie Recipes!
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies are cocoa cookies with a hint of peppermint flavor, topped with marshmallows, chocolate drizzle, and crushed peppermint candies. It’s like enjoying a cozy cup of hot cocoa in a cookie form!
Peppermint Cakes & Breads
No Bake Peppermint Cheesecake
Just delicious! This No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake starts with an Oreo cookie crust and is filled with a creamy peppermint cheesecake filling mixed with crushed candy canes for a little crunch in every bite!
Mint Chocolate Cake
One of my favorite things about cooler temperatures is all things mint (or peppermint). We add that glorious flavoring to hot cocoa, to brownies, to cookies, and most definitely to cakes! This Mint Chocolate Cake is quite possibly the best one I have ever had!
Chocolate Peppermint Cruffin
A cruffin is a cross between a croissant and a muffin that is rolled up like a cinnamon roll. It’s a buttery, flaky dessert that is easier to make than it looks. Peppermint seems to be a part of the holidays, and these chocolate peppermint cruffins are no exception. In addition to the chocolate peppermint butter, I rolled each cruffin in more cocoa powder and sugar. They look fancy, but they are easy to make!
Peppermint Pies & Creamy Desserts
Peppermint Cream Pie
Peppermint Cream Pie combines the sweet herb of peppermint with chocolate–a match made in heaven! With its creamy peppermint filling and decadent chocolate crust, this will be a family favorite!
Peppermint Whipped Cream
Peppermint whipped cream is the flavor of the season! I am showing three amazing ways to enjoy this fantastic recipe!
No-Churn Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
No-Churn Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is creamy, homemade minty ice cream loaded with pieces of chocolate.
This is in my Top 5 ice cream flavors… what is your favorite?
Peppermint Drinks & Sips
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
This creamy, smooth, velvety Peppermint Hot Chocolate is a Holiday must have! Just like we have a pumpkin spice season every Autumn, it seems to be peppermint season once we hit the holidays. With candy canes associated with Christmas, that peppermint flavor has been added to everything from cookies, to desserts, to candy, and drinks like this one. And, once you taste this peppermint hot chocolate, you will want to keep the recipe handy for any time you crave a minty chocolate treat.
Peppermint Hot Cocoa Bombs
These Peppermint Hot Cocoa Bombs
are not only amazingly delicious, but they are fantastic gift idea! With winter here, it’s time for hot drinks! It seems like peppermint also goes hand in hand with the coldest months of the year. When you add a bomb to a cup or mug of hot milk, it ‘explodes’, giving you a delicious cup of peppermint hot cocoa!
Peppermint White Russian
This alcoholic beverage gives a peppermint and festive twist to a White Russian cocktail. It still contains Kahlua, vodka, and cream. But then has added peppermint schnapps to give it a minty twist. And, don’t forget about the crushed candy cane around the rim of the glass. That will really be a lovely touch if serving at your Christmas or New Year’s Eve parties.
DIY Gifts & Festive Peppermint Treats
Peppermint Bark
Peppermint Bark is a no-bake candy treat with a milk chocolate peppermint layer topped with a white chocolate peppermint candy cane mixture with more crushed candy canes on top.
Peppermint Fudge
Peppermint Fudge is an indulgent treat that combines rich, chocolate sweetness with a refreshing peppermint kick for a festive treat! It’s based on my popular no-fail Fantasy Fudge, which you will also want to try!
Mint Oreo Fudge
Creamy, no-fuss Mint Chocolate Oreo Fudge needs to be the next recipe on your dessert line-up. This delicious mint and chocolate cookie treat will have your guests coming back for seconds and thirds.
I hope this list inspires you to add a little extra minty magic to your holiday season! Whether you’re baking up a storm, whipping up a festive drink, or creating gift-worthy treats, there’s a peppermint recipe here for every occasion. I’d love to hear which ones you try—or which become your new holiday favorites. Don’t forget to share the joy (and the recipes) with friends and family. Tag @iambaker on social media so I can see your amazing creations and celebrate with you! Happy holidays and happy baking! 🎄✨
