Sweet Silly Sara: Perfect Peppermint Treats for the Holidays

Get Your Chill On: Delicious Peppermint Desserts for Every Occasion

The cool, refreshing flavor of peppermint is a surefire way to satisfy your sweet tooth and awaken your senses. Whether you're looking for a festive holiday treat or a delightful after-dinner surprise, peppermint desserts never disappoint. From classic cookies and creamy cheesecakes to lighter-than-air meringues and decadent chocolate creations, there's a peppermint perfect for every craving. So, grab your favorite mixing bowls and candy canes, because we're about to embark on a delightful journey through the world of peppermint desserts!

Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bars

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Give your sugar cookie experience a flavorful upgrade. These are easy to make and have the most festive flavor of peppermint in every bite.

Get the recipe: Peppermint sugar cookie bars.

Chocolate Peppermint Bundt Cake

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Give a pepperminty kiss to your next chocolate cake. This delicious and rich cake is perfect for a holiday gathering, or make it for an after dinner sweet treat to share with your family.

Get the recipe: Chocolate peppermint bundt cake.

Peppermint Ice Cream Pie

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What could be better than a refreshing ice cream pie with plenty of peppermint and chocolate? This is awesome for a Christmas sweet, no matter what the weather is like where you live.

Get the recipe: Peppermint ice cream pie.

Candy Cane Cheesecake

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This no bake cheesecake is creamy, rich and so indulgent. It has the perfect kiss of peppermint in every bite. You will love this blend of flavors and the seasonal appearance this easy dessert brings to the table.

Get the recipe: Candy cane cheesecake.

Christmas Macarons

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Who could resist these macarons? They are festive, flavorful and so pretty! You will love these with a cup of cocoa, or coffee as you prepare for your family Christmas gathering.

Get the recipe: Christmas macarons.

Peppermint Bark Rice Krispie Treats

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This peppermint bark rice krispie recipe is so good! Make these for a cookie exchange or to share with visitors who drop by to spread cheer.

Get the recipe: Peppermint rice krispie treats.

Peppermint Pudding Pie

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This peppermint pudding pie is so creamy and rich! You will love how easy it comes together for a fuss free dessert that happens to be dairy free and so indulgent.

Get the recipe: Peppermint pudding pie.

Peppermint Ice Cream

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Bring a kiss of peppermint to homemade ice cream for a gorgeous holiday treat. This recipe has the loveliest pink color and the creamiest flavor. After you try this, you might bring your ice cream maker out every year for a batch of ice cream to share with family.

Get the recipe: Peppermint ice cream.

Peppermint Meringues

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Make a batch of light and airy meringue cookies and give them a cool kiss of peppermint for the best cookie of the season. These are easier than you would imagine and have a bakery quality flavor.

Get the recipe: Peppermint meringues.

Peppermint Patty Tartlets

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These yummy little tartlets have the iconic flavor of peppermint and chocolate in every bite. These are the perfect portion for an after dinner treat. Your family will love the ganache topping.

Get the recipe: Peppermint patty tartlets.

Peppermint Snowball Cookies

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These yummy and festive cookies practically melt in your mouth. Make them for a cookie exchange, to share with loved ones or to leave for Santa on Christmas Eve!

Get the recipe: Peppermint snowball cookies.

Peppermint Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

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These easy crinkle cookies have a refreshing minty flavor in every bite. They pair so well with cocoa or coffee, or a simple glass of milk.

Get the recipe: Peppermint chocolate crinkle cookies.

No Bake Chocolate and Peppermint Cheesecake

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This no bake cheesecake is so easy, and so pretty. Make this for the holidays, and your family will love the combination of chocolate crust, creamy cheesecake and plenty of crushed peppermints mixed in.

Get the recipe: No bake peppermint cheesecake.

Peppermint Whoopie Pies

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The combination of chocolate cookies with peppermint frosting is a classic one that everyone loves. Why not make them into a sandwich cookie? These are sure to be Santa’s favorites of the big night!

Get the recipe: Peppermint whoopie pies.