Get Into the Holiday Spirit 1 Taste Bud at a Time With These Peppermint Desserts
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To me, the holidays smell like pine trees, feel like being wrapped in cozy flannel, sound like Mariah Carey, look like fresh snowfall — and, my favorite of all, taste like peppermint.
That's why I keep a Rolodex of peppermint dessert recipes on rotation for all of December. I'll be baking up a storm (and hopefully during some snowstorms!) in fresh pajamas, with Spotify on blast, and a pine candle burning — because my fake tree can only do so much.
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Peppermint Mocha Cheesecake Bars
Give traditional cheesecake a festive flair with this peppermint mocha bar spin that's easy for grabbing and go-ing straight to the couch or fireplace.
Get the recipe: peppermint mocha cheesecake bars
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Peppermint Oreo Cookie Balls
Your roommates will be convinced you ordered in fancy truffles, but really you whipped these bites up from crushed Oreos, candy canes, and cream cheese — no one has to know.
Get the recipe:peppermint oreo cookie balls
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Peppermint Meringues
Yes, these meringues are delicious — but can we also talk about how pretty they are as holiday table decor, too?
Get the recipe:peppermint meringues
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Peppermint Layer Brownies
To call this treat a brownie is quite an understatement considering it's made of multiple layers, including a creamy peppermint cream and chocolate-peppermint ganache.
Get the recipe: peppermint layer brownies
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Homemade Coconut Peppermint Patties
These bites are paleo, vegan, gluten-free, and only take five minutes to make.
Get the recipe: homemade coconut peppermint patties
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Holiday Peppermint S'more Cookies
S'mores aren't exclusive to summer — just take these cookies as proof.
Get the recipe: holiday peppermint s'more cookies
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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark
Would this really be a holiday dessert roundup if peppermint bark didn't make the list?
Get the recipe: dark chocolate peppermint bark
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