Eggnog and gingerbread get all the love, but peppermint is the real holiday hero in my kitchen. I’ve gathered 28 show-stopping peppermint recipes that will fill your home with cheer and impress every guest at the table.
Dreamy desserts, festive drinks, and candy cane treats. Every one of them is pure joy.
1. CANDY CANE COOKIE PIZZA
If you need a dessert that’s ridiculously easy and totally show-stopping, this peppermint cookie pizza is it. Just a few simple ingredients, and you’ve got a giant, sliceable cookie that’s perfect for any holiday gathering.
2. WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT FUDGE
Holiday time means chocolate and peppermint, and all things indulgent. When you blend sweet, creamy white chocolate with peppermint, you get one incredible confection: White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge.
3. CANDY CANE MARTINI
A Candy Cane Martini is the creamy, sweet cocktail your holiday deserves. It blends that unmistakable peppermint flavor with a luscious, velvety creaminess that makes every sip feel like a celebration. Whether you’re mixing one for yourself or a whole crowd, this drink is pure festive magic.
4. FESTIVE PEPPERMINT BARK ICE-CREAM
I make the most of the holidays with this ultra festive peppermint bark ice cream. A luscious, creamy vanilla base gets loaded with crunchy bits of peppermint bark in every single bite. It’s a crowd-pleasing Christmas dessert that’ll have everyone begging for seconds.
5. HOT CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT MOONPIES
Here’s a fun holiday spin on the classic moon pie. Two chocolate brownie cookies are sandwiched together with peppermint flavored marshmallow crème, then rolled in crushed candy canes for that extra festive finish.
6. PEPPERMINT CHEESECAKE DIP
This Peppermint Cheesecake Dip is creamy and dreamy, so festive. It’s amazing with cookies, graham crackers, even salty pretzels. Super easy to whip up, it’s the ultimate last minute appetizer or dessert for any holiday bash.
7. PEPPERMINT YULE LOG
With its light and airy chocolate sponge cake and peppermint bark filling, this peppermint yule log is the absolute epitome of a holiday dessert.
8. PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE
Homemade peppermint hot chocolate is so easy, you’ll skip the coffee shop run forever. With just 5 simple ingredients, you can whip up the richest, most decadent mug of peppermint hot chocolate right in your own kitchen.
9. PEPPERMINT OREO MILKSHAKE
This Peppermint Oreo Milkshake is holiday bliss in a glass. Creamy vanilla ice cream and crushed sweet Oreos meet a candy cane, all whirled together. I’m telling you, once you taste it, you’ll want to make it all year long.
10. NO-BAKE PEPPERMINT PIE
No-Bake Peppermint Pie is my kind of holiday dessert, because it practically makes itself. The filling is creamy and bursting with marshmallow and peppermint goodness, all sitting on an Oreo cookie crust. Quick and easy, and completely no-bake bliss.
11. PEPPERMINT CHEESECAKE COOKIE CUPS
These Peppermint Cheesecake Cookie Cups are just right for your holiday dessert table. Chocolate cookie cups hold a creamy peppermint cheesecake filling, making them a perfectly delicious little bite.
12. PEPPERMINT MELTAWAYS
Peppermint Meltaways are light, buttery, and they truly melt in your mouth. A swirl of peppermint frosting and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes on top add that lovely festive touch.
13. CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT MOUSSE PIE
This chocolate peppermint mousse pie is smooth and incredibly creamy. It uses a chocolate cookie crust, which makes assembly a breeze, and the whole thing can be frozen.
Chocolate and mint are such a perfect holiday duo. Turn them into a mousse pie and you’ve got an absolute crowd-pleaser.
14. PEPPERMINT MACARONS
If you want to serve the most impressive holiday cookie, these Christmas Macarons are the answer. Classic French macarons get festively flavored with chocolate and peppermint, making them as beautiful as they are delicious.
15. PEPPERMINT MOCHA BUNDT CAKE
This peppermint mocha bundt cake is a stunner. It starts with a rich chocolate peppermint cake, then gets drenched in a generous homemade espresso ganache. The result is a Christmas cake absolutely packed with holiday flavor.
16. PEPPERMINT COOKIES
These peppermint cookies are packed with white chocolate chunks and candy cane bits, plus Oreo pieces. It’s a wonderfully unique holiday cookie that’s guaranteed to be a favorite with everyone.
17. PEPPERMINT VODKA SHOTS
This peppermint vodka is the base for the most festive holiday shots you’ll ever pour. Think Candy Cane Shots, all cool and sweet. It’s an easy recipe to whip up this Christmas season, and trust me, it’ll have everyone reaching for another round.
18. PEPPERMINT BARK
A classic holiday treat that’s all about crisp layers of chocolate and crushed candy canes.
19. PEPPERMINT SNOWBALL COOKIES
Peppermint Snowball Cookies take everything I love about classic butter ball cookies and trade the nuts for peppermint. They’re even more festive and adorable, making them a welcome addition to any holiday cookie tray.
20. CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT BLOSSOMS
These chocolate peppermint blossoms put a fun twist on a holiday favorite. They might remind you of peanut butter blossoms, but here I swap in a rich chocolate cookie and top them with a candy cane mint Hershey’s kiss. They’re basically the perfect holiday cookie.
21. PEPPERMINT MOCHA COOKIES
Let me tell you about these peppermint mocha cookies. They’re soft, chewy, and absolutely loaded with chocolate and that cool peppermint kick.
They come together so easily, making them my go-to Christmas cookie for any holiday party. Every single time I bring a batch, they disappear before the eggnog even hits the table.
22. CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT COOKIES
These chocolate peppermint cookies are the easiest festive treats, ready in under 30 minutes. They come out soft, chewy, and that chocolate chip peppermint combo is honestly amazing.
23. PEPPERMINT PUPPY CHOW
Peppermint Puppy Chow is a holiday go-to for me. It’s perfect for gifting and snacking, and it’s a no-bake recipe that comes together in about 10 minutes. This version skips the peanut butter but definitely doesn’t skimp on flavor.
24. PEPPERMINT FUDGE
This peppermint fudge is so creamy, and it’s the most gorgeous addition to any cookie box. The best part?
You can pull it together in the microwave, no baking skills necessary. It really is one of the all-time best peppermint recipes ever.
25. CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT CHEESECAKE
This chocolate peppermint cheesecake is a classy Christmas dessert built to impress at any holiday function. It’s filled with chocolate and bursting with bright peppermint flavor. Simple and indulgent, and absolutely delicious.
26. CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT TRIFLE
Layers of chocolate and peppermint goodness come together in this show-stopping trifle.
27. PEPPERMINT BARK BROWNIES
These peppermint bark brownies are the ultimate holiday indulgence. They take fudgy boxed brownie mix and layer it with a rich semi-sweet chocolate ganache and velvety white chocolate, then a festive scatter of crushed candy canes. Every bite is pure decadence.
28. PEPPERMINT MACARONS
Peppermint Macarons are filled with a silky peppermint white chocolate ganache and then rolled in crushed candy canes. The textured shells give them such a festive look for the holiday season. And honestly, making them is half the fun.