13 Perfect Peppermint Desserts For A Festive Holiday Treat

There’s nothing more festive than peppermint candy canes this time of year. Well, what if I told you that candy canes could be turned into decadent desserts? Would you want to whip up a batch of whatever mint-flavored treat you could? You bet you would!

So, if you’re looking for a flavorful treat this holiday season— look no further than these 13 peppermint desserts. Because a candy cane can transform into something much greater, while keeping all of its flavor. Call it the magic of Christmas, I guess.

1. Peppermint Bark

Combining mint and chocolate is never a bad idea. This dessert is easy and always a crowd-pleaser, so if you need to bring a dessert to a holiday party, be sure to take this one. Get the recipe.

2. Peppermint Ribbon Cake

How festive is this peppermint cake with a red ribbon running through it? Get the recipe.

3. Peppermint Biscotti

Skip the line and make yourself a peppermint mocha right at home while dipping this peppermint biscotti right in that coffee cup. Get the recipe.

4. Peppermint Red Velvet

Classic red velvet cake gets a festive upgrade with this minty addition. Get the recipe.

5. Peppermint Kiss Cookies

Fun and festive Hershey’s Kisses make cookies all the more fitting for the season. Get the recipe.

6. Peppermint Cheesecake Dip

Sweet, minty and great for crowds? This is practically begging for a spot on your table at your next holiday party. Get the recipe.

7. Peppermint Oreo Fudge

Crunchy mints and chocolatey, creamy Oreos combine for the most festive (and delicious) piece of fudge you could ever make. Get the recipe.

8. White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Chocolate and peppermint is a classic combo, but why not switch it up and use white chocolate to make a yummy batch of holiday cookies? Get the recipe.

9. Peppermint Ganache Pie

Rich chocolate combines with peppermint for one decadent dessert. Get the recipe.

10. Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bars

Sugar cookies topped with peppermint frosting and candy cane topping sounds too good to pass up. Get the recipe.

11. Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes

Why not have that peppermint mocha in cupcake form? That way, you can have your peppermint mocha, and drink it, too. Get the recipe.

12. Peppermint Ice Cream

Cold, refreshing peppermint ice cream? Sounds like it’d pair well with a mug of cocoa, am I right? Get the recipe.

13. Peppermint Marshmallows

Make your hot chocolate all the more fitting for the holidays by adding sweet, fluffy, minty marshmallows. Get the recipe.

May your holidays be merry and minty!