If there’s one flavor that instantly flips the switch into holiday mode, it’s peppermint!
The moment December rolls around, I find myself craving that cool-meets-sweet combo in everything—cookies, brownies, bark, cocktails, you name it.
It’s the easiest shortcut to making something feel holiday-ready, even if you’re working with store-bought shortcuts or a kitchen the size of a hallway.
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From nostalgic classics to more modern twists, peppermint desserts always bring a crowd-pleasing energy—perfect for parties, cozy nights in, last-minute gatherings, or those moments when you just want a little seasonal magic without spending three hours baking.
I’ve pulled together 34 Christmas peppermint desserts that range from ultra-simple to impressively pretty, so you can pick whatever matches your mood (and your available counter space).
1. Holiday Peppermint Bark
Classic white chocolate peppermint bark gets a playful twist with red and green candies for extra crunch. It’s simple, colorful, and perfect for breaking into oversized shards to share… or not share!
2. White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
These fluffy cupcakes are topped with swirled peppermint buttercream and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes for a bright, wintery finish. They taste like the kind of treat you’d hope to find at a holiday market.
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3. Hot Chocolate Cookies with Peppermint Marshmallows
These cozy cookies pair a rich hot cocoa base with a fluffy peppermint marshmallow topping. Every bite tastes like sitting by the tree with a warm mug in hand.
4. Christmas Peppermint Patties
Soft mint centers dipped in chocolate and finished with festive sprinkles—these peppermint patties are a nostalgic treat that feels extra special during the holidays. They’re rich, cool, and totally giftable.
5. Peppermint Marshmallow Christmas Dessert
This fluffy, dreamy peppermint dessert layers cool whipped topping over a chocolate cookie base for the ultimate no-bake holiday treat. Light, creamy, and mint-kissed—basically Christmas in a pan.
6. No-bake Peppermint Cheesecake
This pastel-pink peppermint cheesecake is creamy, airy, and loaded with holiday flavor atop a chocolate cookie crust. It’s the perfect no-bake centerpiece for anyone who loves a sweet minty twist.
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7. White Chocolate Cake with Peppermint Frosting
This elegant white chocolate cake gets a cool, minty lift from its peppermint frosting and dotted meringue kisses. It’s simple but stunning, the kind of dessert that quietly steals the whole table.
8. Peppermint Candy Cane Tart
A crisp chocolate cookie crust filled with cool, creamy peppermint filling makes this tart a show-stopping holiday dessert. It’s elegant, refreshing, and surprisingly simple to pull together.
9. Chocolate Peppermint Christmas Snack Board
This dessert board is a peppermint wonderland filled with cookies, pretzels, marshmallows, and chocolate treats. It’s effortless entertainment: just assemble, serve, and watch everyone hover.
Dozens of delicate crêpes stacked with peppermint-speckled cream make this dessert a total showstopper. It’s light, elegant, and feels like the grown-up version of your favorite holiday sweets.
11. Peppermint Truffles Recipe
These glossy chocolate truffles are rolled in crushed candy canes for a crunchy, festive finish. They’re bite-sized, elegant, and almost too pretty to eat… almost.
12. Crinkle Cookies with Peppermint Cream
Chocolate crinkle cookies meet creamy peppermint filling for a sandwich cookie that’s equal parts fudgy and refreshing. They’re the kind of treat you make once and immediately add to your yearly lineup.
13. Peppermint Mocha Blossoms
A cozy spin on the classic blossom cookie, these mocha-infused treats are topped with striped peppermint kisses for a little pop of holiday flair. They taste like peppermint mocha in cookie form—no coffee shop required.
14. Peppermint Mocha Scones
These tender, coffee-kissed scones are drizzled with chocolate and sprinkled with peppermint for a bakery-level December breakfast. Perfect with a mug of something warm while you ease into the day.
15. Pink Peppermint Bark Macarons
Delicate and pastel with a hint of crushed candy cane sparkle, these macarons bring a chic twist to a classic holiday flavor. They’re lightly minty, perfectly sweet, and almost too gorgeous to gift.
16. Chocolate Peppermint Martini Christmas Cocktail
This dessert cocktail layers chocolate and peppermint into a creamy, festive sip with a crushed candy cane rim. It’s equal parts indulgent and fun—perfect for holiday girls’ nights.
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17. Peppermint Cheesecake
Rich chocolate ganache meets cool peppermint cheesecake in this decadent, layered holiday dessert. Smooth, bold, and beautifully balanced, it’s a must-make for peppermint lovers.
18. Peppermint Crunch Puppy Chow
A wintery twist on the classic snack mix, this peppermint crunch version is sweet, lightly minty, and dangerously snackable. It’s ideal for gifting—or “accidentally” keeping the whole bowl for yourself.
19. 3-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse
Silky, rich, and shockingly easy, this dark chocolate mousse gets a holiday glow-up with peppermint and whipped cream. It’s decadent without effort—your new go-to for last-minute entertaining.
20. Chocolate Peppermint Meringues
Light, swirled, and delicately crisp, these peppermint meringues look like little snowy clouds streaked with chocolate. They’re sweet, airy, and almost too pretty to eat.
21. Peppermint Bark Oreo Cookie Balls
These bite-sized truffles blend crushed Oreos with peppermint and chocolate for a rich, crunchy, melt-in-your-mouth holiday indulgence. They’re easy, festive, and dangerously snackable.
22. Peppermint Fudge (Easy Fudge Recipe)
Rich, chocolaty fudge gets a refreshing upgrade with crushed peppermint on top, giving each bite the perfect balance of creamy and crisp. It’s easy enough for beginners but still feels like a holiday showstopper.
23. Brownie Cake with Peppermint Marshmallow Frosting
With its Oreo base and fluffy peppermint-laced topping, this chilled dessert bar is equal parts creamy and refreshing. It’s a crowd-pleaser that requires zero decorating skills to look impressive.
24. Peppermint Cookies
These soft, red-velvet-style cookies are topped with a swirly layer of peppermint-kissed frosting that makes them look instantly festive. They’re the kind of cookie that disappears from the holiday plate long before anyone admits it.
25. Mint Chocolate Cookies with Mint Frosting
These soft chocolate cookies are topped with pastel green frosting and festive sprinkles for a cool, minty finish. They’re simple, cheerful, and an instant crowd favorite.
26. No-Churn Oreo Peppermint Ice Cream
This no-churn ice cream swirls crushed Oreos and peppermint into a creamy holiday treat that requires zero special equipment. It’s cold, sweet, and surprisingly perfect even in winter.
27. Pink Peppermint Sugar Cookies
These pastel sugar cookies are topped with a creamy peppermint frosting and festive sprinkles, giving you that sweet, soft holiday nostalgia in every bite.
28. Mini Peppermint Christmas Bundt Cakes
Tiny chocolate bundt cakes get a festive makeover with a drizzle of peppermint icing and crushed candy canes. They’re adorable, indulgent, and surprisingly easy for how impressive they look.
29. Mini Peppermint Trifle
Layered with cream, peppermint, and soft cake, these mini trifles are sweet, bright, and holiday-ready in minutes. They’re great for parties when you want something pretty without any fuss.
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30. Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Cookies
Bold red cookies dipped in dark chocolate and dusted with crushed candy canes—basically holiday spirit in cookie form. They’re crisp, chocolatey, and striking on any dessert platter.
31. Peppermint Pretzel Marshmallow Fudge
Sweet, salty, crunchy, and chewy all at once, this fudge packs in pretzels, marshmallows, chocolate, and peppermint for the ultimate holiday mash-up. It’s playful, indulgent, and surprisingly addictive.
32. Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs
These chocolate spheres melt into a peppermint-rich hot cocoa the moment warm milk hits them. They’re part dessert, part entertainment, and fully worth the hype.
33. White Chocolate Candy Cane Cake
With swirled peppermint buttercream and candy cane–striped chocolate shards, this cake embraces the full holiday drama. It’s festive without feeling kitschy and guaranteed to impress anyone lucky enough to get a slice.
34. The Pink Peppermint Cocktail
These frosty peppermint slush drinks are sweet, refreshing, and basically December in a glass. Add a candy cane stirrer and they instantly become the cutest holiday cocktail to serve at a party.
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