12 Refreshing Peppermint Desserts That Will Wake Up Your Holiday Menu
Peppermint is the unofficial flavor of the holiday season, and these desserts prove exactly why. From cool, refreshing bites to rich, chocolatey pairings, each treat brings a burst of minty magic to your festive table. Whether you’re hosting a party or just craving something seasonal, these recipes are guaranteed to wake up your holiday menu in the best way. Get ready—your dessert game is about to get a whole lot more refreshing.
Hot Cocoa Cupcake with Peppermint Frosting
With the temperatures dropping, nothing beats curling up with a nice cup of hot cocoa right? And let me tell you we have some awesome hot cocoa recipes like our Belgian Hot Chocolate, and our Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate recipes.
Peppermint S’more Magic Bars
These magic bars are a Christmas version of everyone’s favorite…S’mores! You’ll love the combination of marshmallows, chocolate and peppermint in these simple, yet festive Peppermint S’more Magic Bars. Beware…they won’t last long!
Peppermint Dark Chocolate Pretzel Bark
This Peppermint Dark Chocolate Pretzel Bark is full of rich dark chocolate, salty pretzels and pieces of candy cane. This simple treat is a holiday crowd pleaser!
White Chocolate Peppermint Almond Clusters
White Chocolate Peppermint Almond Clusters are such an easy to make candy for Christmas! Smooth and creamy white chocolate coats roasted almonds and crushed peppermints!
Peppermint Bark Poke Cake
There’s so much to love about Peppermint Bark Poke Cake! First of all, who could resist a white cake mix all dressed up with peppermint flavored sweetened condensed milk, then topped with a hot fudge layer, and piled as high as possible with cheesecake whipped cream! Oh, and those candy cane pieces on top add the perfect amount of crunch!
Peppermint Swirl Whoopie Pies
A cool & refreshing winter spin on a traditional Amish cookie, these puffy Peppermint Swirl Whoopie Pies are the perfect blend of chocolate & peppermint!
White Chocolate Peppermint Lava Cakes
These chocolate molten lava cakes are packed with a creamy peppermint white chocolate filling and the perfect indulgent, small batch holiday dessert! Next time try my peppermint bark.
Peppermint Brownie Cookies
Use a box brownie mix and a homemade peppermint filling to make these Peppermint Brownie Cookies. Soft and fudgy with a melted chocolate topping.
Peppermint Bark Brownies
These Peppermint Bark Brownies are a simple and festive dessert that include a fudgy brownie base topped with a creamy white chocolate peppermint layer. These are a fun treat for the holiday cookie exchange, a quiet day of baking or for any time you are craving a mint chocolate treat!
Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft and chewy, just like a chocolate chip cookie should be–these Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies are your new favorite Christmas Cookie! Take these to the cookie exchange–or save them for yourself–loaded with candy canes and lots of chips, they will make Santa extra happy!
Peppermint Macarons (Candy Cane Macarons)
Peppermint Macarons are the centerpiece of my Christmas cookie plates. Melt-in-your mouth French macarons made with the flavor of the season: peppermint.
Peppermint Cheesecake Trifle
Red velvet cake layered with peppermint cream cheese filling, mint Oreos, Cool Whip and peppermint crunch candies fills this peppermint cheesecake trifle. This festive, layered, holiday dessert will serve (and wow!) a crowd.
