I'm absolutely convinced that the holidays aren't just about eggnog and gingerbread. Peppermint and candy canes deserve a starring role too, and this collection of 28 show stopping recipes is how I make that happen. From festive cookies to dreamy drinks, every single one is loaded with that cool, minty cheer I can't get enough of.
1. PEPPERMINT MOCHA BUNDT CAKE
This peppermint mocha bundt cake is a dream: a rich chocolate peppermint cake draped in a generous pour of homemade espresso ganache. It's a Christmas cake that packs serious holiday flavor in every slice. I'm obsessed.
2. CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT BLOSSOMS
A unique spin on a holiday classic: these chocolate peppermint blossoms look like peanut butter blossoms but swap the usual for a chocolate cookie and a candy cane mint Hershey's kiss. They're the perfect holiday cookie, no question.
3. PEPPERMINT PUPPY CHOW
Peppermint Puppy Chow is one of my go to holiday recipes. Ideal for gifting and snacking, it's a no bake treat ready in about 10 minutes. This version skips the peanut butter but absolutely does not lack flavor, it's ridiculously good.
4. PEPPERMINT COOKIES
These peppermint cookies are loaded with white chocolate chunks and crushed candy canes, plus Oreo pieces. It's a unique holiday cookie that's impossible not to love. Every bite is a celebration.
5. CANDY CANE COOKIE PIZZA
This Peppermint Cookie Pizza is almost too easy to pull off. A few simple ingredients and you've got a show stopping dessert that's ready for your next holiday get together. I love how fun and unfussy it is.
6. PEPPERMINT MACARONS
If you want to serve the most impressive holiday cookie, these Christmas Macarons are the move. Classic French macarons get a festive twist with chocolate and peppermint. They're the kind of treat that makes everyone gasp.
7. PEPPERMINT CHEESECAKE DIP
This Peppermint Cheesecake Dip is creamy, festive, and practically begs to be dunked with cookies and graham crackers, or even pretzels. It whips up super fast, making it my go to last minute appetizer or dessert for holiday chaos. So good, so easy.
8. FESTIVE PEPPERMINT BARK ICE-CREAM
Make the most of the holidays with this ultra festive peppermint bark ice cream. A luscious, creamy vanilla base is packed with crunchy bits of peppermint bark in every single spoonful. It's a crowd pleasing Christmas dessert that tastes like pure celebration.
9. HOT CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT MOONPIES
A fun holiday take on the classic moon pie: two chocolate brownie cookies sandwich a peppermint flavored marshmallow crème and are rolled in crushed candy canes. It's messy and nostalgic, and completely irresistible.
10. PEPPERMINT YULE LOG
A light and airy chocolate sponge cake rolled up with peppermint bark filling makes this peppermint yule log the very definition of a holiday dessert. It's stunning and festive, and tastes like the season.
11. NO-BAKE PEPPERMINT PIE
No Bake Peppermint Pie is the Christmas dessert that comes together in no time. A creamy filling of marshmallows and peppermint sits on an Oreo cookie crust, making it a quick and easy no bake treat. I'm all about that easy magic.
12. PEPPERMINT MELTAWAYS
Peppermint Meltaways are light, buttery, and literally melt in your mouth. A peppermint frosting and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes give them that lovely festive touch. They're the cookie I can't keep my hands off.
13. CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT TRIFLE
A chocolate peppermint trifle.
14. CANDY CANE MARTINI
This creamy and sweet Candy Cane Martini is exactly what Christmas happy hour needs. It's a delicious mixed drink with sweet peppermint flavor and a luscious, velvety texture that works for one or a whole crowd. I can't think of a more festive sip.
15. CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT MOUSSE PIE
Smooth and incredibly creamy, this chocolate mint mousse tart comes together easily with a chocolate cookie crust. And yes, you can freeze it. Chocolate and mint are the perfect holiday duo, and when they meet in this mousse pie, it's a total crowd pleaser.
16. PEPPERMINT FUDGE
This creamy peppermint fudge is a cookie box superhero. It comes together easily in the microwave, no baking skills needed at all. Honestly, it's one of my all time favorite peppermint recipes.
17. PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE
Homemade peppermint hot chocolate couldn't be easier, and you definitely don't need to visit a coffee shop for it. Just 5 simple ingredients stand between you and the most decadent, rich mug of minty comfort. I'm never leaving my couch.
18. PEPPERMINT CHEESECAKE COOKIE CUPS
These Peppermint Cheesecake Cookie Cups are made for your holiday dessert table. Chocolate cookie cups cradle a creamy peppermint cheesecake filling, and the result is just delicious. Little bites of pure joy.
19. CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT COOKIES
The easiest festive cookies you can make in under 30 minutes. These chocolate peppermint cookies are soft and chewy, and the chocolate chip peppermint combo is absolutely amazing. I'm hooked.
20. PEPPERMINT MOCHA COOKIES
These peppermint mocha cookies are impossibly soft, chewy, and overflowing with chocolate and that fresh peppermint zing. I love how effortlessly they come together, making them an easy Christmas cookie I reach for every holiday season. Trust me, they'll be the first to disappear at any gathering.
21. PEPPERMINT BARK BROWNIES
These Peppermint Bark Brownies are the ultimate holiday indulgence. Fudgy brownies from a box mix level up with layers of rich semi sweet chocolate ganache, velvety white chocolate, and a festive sprinkle of crushed candy canes. It's decadence stacked on decadence.
22. CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT CHEESECAKE
A classy Christmas dessert that's designed to impress at your next holiday function. This cheesecake is filled with chocolate and bursting with peppermint flavor, and it's wonderfully simple and indulgent, and totally delicious. It's a keeper.
23. PEPPERMINT VODKA SHOTS
Whip up a batch of peppermint flavored vodka and suddenly you're holding the key to the most festive holiday shots ever. Candy Cane Shots are my new favorite way to spread Christmas cheer. It's an easy peppermint vodka recipe that'll become a seasonal staple.
24. PEPPERMINT OREO MILKSHAKE
This Peppermint Oreo Milkshake is the ultimate festive sipper. Creamy vanilla ice cream and sweet Oreos, plus a candy cane, come together in a treat I'd happily make all year long. It's holiday magic in a glass.
25. WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT FUDGE
Holiday time demands chocolate and peppermint, and pure indulgence. Marrying the sweet, creamy taste of white chocolate with peppermint creates a seriously fine confection: White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge. It's the kind of treat I want on every cookie platter.
26. PEPPERMINT SNOWBALL COOKIES
Peppermint Snowball Cookies take everything you love about the classic butter ball cookie and swap out the nuts for peppermint. They end up even more festive and adorable, the kind of cookie that's welcome on any holiday tray. I can't stop eating them.
27. PEPPERMINT BARK
Classic peppermint bark.
28. PEPPERMINT MACARONS
These Peppermint Macarons are pure holiday charm, with peppermint white chocolate ganache hiding inside and crushed candy canes sparkling around the edges. The textured shells make them look incredibly festive. And honestly, they're a total blast to make.