Holidays & Entertaining Christmas 20 Holiday Peppermint Recipes By Midwest Living editors Midwest Living editors Midwest Living's experienced editors create best-in-class travel, lifestyle, food, home and garden content you won't find anywhere else. We're loudly, proudly Midwestern, and we're passionate about helping our audience explore and create through award-winning storytelling. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 16, 2022 Trending Videos Peppermint adds to the festive look and flavor of these holiday dessert recipes: cookies, pies, fudge, brownies, cheesecake and more. 01 of 21 Peppermint Patty Cake Kelsey Hansen 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. Ultimate Cake Recipes View Recipe 02 of 21 Peppermint Stick Brownies A creamy, peppermint-flavor cheesecake layer adds holiday flair to classic chocolate brownies. Rich, Moist Brownie Recipes View Recipe 03 of 21 Triple Chocolate Peppermint Bark Carson Downing 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. View Recipe 04 of 21 Peppermint Marshmallows 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. Delectable Christmas Candies and Treats View Recipe 05 of 21 Candy Cane Snack Mix What's better than sweet and salty? Sweet, salty and pepperminty! This easy-as-could-be snack mix is fantastic for holiday gifts. Heavenly Homemade Food Gifts View Recipe 06 of 21 White Christmas Peppermint Layer Cake 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. How to Decorate a Peppermint Forest Cake View Recipe 07 of 21 Peppermint Sugar Cookies Peppermint extract infuses these crisp, buttery cookies with holiday flavor. Choose between slice-and-bake swirls or candy-cane shape cookies. Christmas Cookie Recipes to Treasure View Recipe 08 of 21 Peppermint-Fudge Brownie Bites Refrigerated cookie dough speeds prep time on these treats, which have a topping of marshmallow and candy canes. View Recipe 09 of 21 Peppermint Surprise Brownies A hidden layer of chocolate-mint candies adds a burst of flavor to these thick, fudgy brownies. Decadent Chocolate Desserts View Recipe 10 of 21 Santa's Delight Peppermint Bark This super-easy Christmas treat uses just two ingredients: candy coating and either crushed candy canes or crushed round peppermint candies. View Recipe 11 of 21 Peppermint-Cream Bites 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. View Recipe 12 of 21 Frango Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Pie 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. Favorite Holiday Pie Recipes View Recipe 13 of 21 Mint Meringue Kisses With sugar, eggs and mint extract, you can whip up a batch of perfectly peaked mint meringues. Fill their centers with melty smooth chocolate. View Recipe 14 of 21 Peppermint Brownie Pie 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. View Recipe 15 of 21 Chocolate-Mint Thins Half chocolate and half mint, these cookies offer a great flavor combo and a pretty look. View Recipe 16 of 21 Fanciful Peppermint Fudge 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. Fabulous Fudge Recipes View Recipe 17 of 21 Star Mint Meringues These light, airy meringues are a low-cal holiday treat. Prep them in just 20 minutes. View Recipe 18 of 21 Chocolate-Mint Blossoms Candy cane-flavor candies make these thumbprint cookies look festive for the holidays. View Recipe 19 of 21 Dark Chocolate Mint Bites A crumbly crust forms the base of these bar cookies, with smooth layers of chocolate and mint on top. Our Best Bar Cookies View Recipe 20 of 21 Peppermint and White Chocolate Cream Pie 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. View Recipe 21 of 21 White Chocolate-Candy Cane Cheesecake This cheesecake features a blend of mascarpone and cream cheese flavored with peppermint extract and crushed peppermint candies. Rich and Creamy Cheesecakes View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit