Peppermint, The Iconic Holiday Flavor • 12 Easy Festive Recipes

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on March 12, 2025

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'Tis the season for peppermint! We're sharing 12 of our favorite festive peppermint recipes. There's something for everyone!

Do you like peppermint? We sure do! When I started putting this post together, I realized just how many peppermint recipes we had.

 

Peppermint is just the perfect treat this time of year. Whether you need an elegant dessert or a treat for some neighbors, we've got you covered. These recipes come together easily and are sure to bring rave reviews. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

Peppermint Candy Cane Tart

This easy, make-ahead Peppermint Candy Cane Tart is a super festive crowd-pleaser. It's also melt-in-your-mouth delicious!

Peppermint pots de créme in small white ramekins on a white cake stand.

Ridiculously Easy Chocolate Peppermint Pots de Crème

If you're looking for a dessert that will WOW everyone but takes less than 10 minutes of hands-on time, this Easy Chocolate Peppermint Pots de Crème recipe is it!

Peppermint Bark Brittle

If you enjoy Peppermint Bark, you're going to LOVE this Peppermint Bark Brittle. It's a cross between a classic peppermint bark and a crisp, crunchy brittle ... and it's addictingly DELICIOUS!

It's also PERFECT for gifting and we're offering a free PDF of the gift label pictured below. Check out the post for the recipe and how to receive the free label!

Trust me, you want this delicious sweet confection in your life (although you might need to hide it from yourself!).

Peppermint Bark Fudge (with free printable labels)

This Peppermint Bark Fudge is a delicious Christmas treat that's easy to make and perfect for gift giving - with free printable labels!

Peppermint Thumbprint Brownie Bites

Mix up these one-bowl Peppermint Thumbprint Brownie Bites in minutes with no mixer, no chilling and no fuss! Each moist, chewy brownie base cradles a spoonful of creamy, dreamy peppermint ganache. 

Overhead picture of Chocolate Peppermint Sheet Cake with Candy Canes

Ridiculously Easy Chocolate Peppermint Sheet Cake

This Ridiculously Easy Chocolate Peppermint Sheet Cake is a classic Texas sheet cake all dressed up in holiday attire. The festive, candy cane-studded, vanilla-peppermint buttercream is truly "the icing on the cake"!

Red velvet bundt cake on a red cake stand decorated with flowers and cardinals.

Ridiculously Easy Peppermint-Glazed Red Velvet Bundt Cake

This festive one-bowl, no-mixer Red Velvet Bundt Cake couldn't be easier but it also couldn't be more delicious or more perfect for a holiday celebration! 

Peppermint Bark Brittle

A cross between a classic peppermint bark and a crisp, crunchy brittle, this fabulous Peppermint Bark Brittle is addictingly delicious, easy to make and perfect for gifting!

Candy Cane Sheet Cake on a white plate with a red and white napkin.

Ridiculously Easy Candy Cane Sheet Cake

Need a fabulously festive holiday dessert? This ridiculously easy, ridiculously delicious Candy Cane Sheet Cake never fails to bring "WOWS"!

Copycat Starbucks Peppermint Mocha - love this delicious seasonal Starbucks drink? Save money and make your own!

Copycat Starbuck's Peppermint Mocha

If you love Starbucks Peppermint Mochas, but hate the price, check out this delicious copycat recipe!

With lots of chocolate chips and crushed peppermint both inside and as a pretty topping, these Easy Candy Cane Chocolate Chip Cookies will disappeared like hotcakes!

Easy Candy Cane Chocolate Chip Cookies

The easiest, most delicious, one-bowl chocolate chip cookie recipe; all dressed up in holiday attire!

Thought for the day:

"Do not be afraid. 
I bring you good news that will
cause great joy for all the people. 
Today in the town of David
a Savior has been born to you;
He is the Messiah, the Lord.  
This will be a sign to you:
You will find a baby wrapped in cloths
and lying in a manger."
Luke 2:10-12

What we're listening to for inspiration:

O Holy Night

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If you enjoy any of these recipes, please come back and leave a star rating and review! It's so helpful to other readers to hear your results, adaptations and ideas for variations.

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