17 Sweet and Minty Treats Made Easy with Peppermint Recipes

Winter is the perfect time for a little peppermint magic in the kitchen. From cookies and brownies to drinks and simple snacks, these 17 sweet and minty treats are easy to make and full of festive flavor.

These peppermint recipes are guaranteed to bring a burst of cheer to your winter days.

Star shaped cookies topped with peppermint pieces and drizzled with chocolate. — Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

These Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Stars are the perfect festive treat to brighten up your holiday season! The dough is smooth and easy to work with, ensuring that your holiday baking is both fun and hassle-free.

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Peppermint Cookie.

Peppermint White Hot Chocolate

White hot chocolate with peppermint and candy canes. — Photo credit: Flavor Mosaic.

Peppermint White Hot Chocolate, topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candy, is sweet, minty, and comforting and makes a wonderful holiday hot chocolate.

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Amish Sugar Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Peppermint chocolate cookie close up. — Photo credit: Two Kids and a Coupon.

These Amish Sugar Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies are a perfect treat for the holidays or any time of year. Here is how to make them!

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Marshmallow Peppermint Bark

Peppermint bark with marshmallows. — Photo credit: Me Want Marshmallow.

There’s nothing quite like sipping on a mug of hot chocolate by the fire, but what if you could capture all that cozy, chocolatey goodness in a bite-sized treat?

Get the Recipe: Marshmallow Peppermint Bark.

Candy Cane Cupcakes

Cupcakes with candy canes. — Photo credit: Recipes From A Pantry.

These festive two-tone candy cane cupcakes are full of holiday spirit! They’re perfect for serving at Christmas parties, giving as edible gifts, or simply enjoying all season long.

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Peppermint Hot Cocoa Bombs (Easy Recipe)

Cocoa bomb with drizzle. — Photo credit: Dizzy Busy and Hungry.

With classic winter flavors, these Peppermint Hot Cocoa Bombs are a fun homemade treat perfect for the holiday season. Rich spheres of cocoa pair with yummy mini marshmallows and peppermint flavor.

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Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

Cookies with marshmallows on top. — Photo credit: The Fresh Cooky.

Hot Chocolate Cookies are chewy, chocolatey perfection topped with sweet, gooey marshmallow fluff. An easy holiday cookie recipe using hot chocolate mix that kids will love to eat and help bake.

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Peppermint Bark Popcorn

Do you need a easy holiday treat for a party? Or a sweet-n-sassy neighbor gift? Look no further. This peppermint bark popcorn will knock your socks off. Plus it is so easy!

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Peppermint Fudge

This peppermint swirl fudge has both white and semisweet (or milk) chocolate, is ultra creamy and has a chewy fudgy texture. This fudge has a refreshing peppermint flavor and bits of peppermint candies add crunch and flavor.

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Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

Cupcakes with marshmallows. — Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Rich and moist, these chocolate cupcakes get a delightful boost from hot cocoa mix, making them even more indulgent. The cupcakes themselves are very simple to prepare using hot cocoa mix, vanilla, and boxed devil’s food cake mix, and then you have a fluffy marshmallow frosting, candy canes, and mini marshmallows for a festive candy cane mug holder garnish.

Get the Recipe: Hot Chocolate Cupcakes.

Peppermint Sandwich Cookies Recipe

Peppermint sandwich cookies close up. — Photo credit: Ruffles and Rain Boots.

These peppermint sandwich cookies are different from the same old holiday cookies. They are the perfect balance of sweet and minty. The cookies are filled with a delicious buttercream frosting that balances their “spicy” peppermint flavor.

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Peppermint Hot Cocoa Bombs

Peppermint Hot Cocoa Bombs are a fun and festive way to enjoy your favorite winter drink! These rich chocolate bombs are so fun.

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Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Hot chocolate in a glass with whipped cream. — Photo credit: The Cookin Chicks.

Warm up with this delicious homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate recipe. It’s the perfect cozy drink for the colder months and is made with rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint.

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Candy Cane Pie

A pie with candy cane on top. — Photo credit: Quiche My Grits.

You’ll love this no-Bake Candy Cane Pie that’s made with cream cheese, real peppermint, and crushed candy canes on an Oreo cookie crust. It’s the perfect peppermint pie recipe for the holiday season!

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Peppermint White Hot Chocolate

White chocolate with peppermint. — Photo credit: Quiche My Grits.

Take one sip of this rich and creamy Peppermint White Hot Chocolate, and you’ll be whisked away to a snowy mountain top. Well, maybe not, but you’ll be one step closer to white chocolate bliss!

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Layered Peppermint Pie

A slice of peppermint pie. — Photo credit: Be Centsational.

This easy no-bake peppermint pie is a delightful treat that combines light, fluffy layers of peppermint cream, making it the perfect addition to your Christmas dessert lineup.

Get the Recipe: Layered Peppermint Pie.