Peppermint Dessert Recipes: Bark, Cakes, Pies, Cupcakes, and Cookies

Photo: Tina Cornett

Red Velvet Peppermint Cake

1998
The marbled layers seemed like a good idea at the time, but to get picture-perfect peppermint swirls, we bake and frost 27 layers.

Recipe: Red Velvet Peppermint Cake
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Chocolate-Peppermint Candy Cupcakes

Dress up classic cupcakes by adding chopped pieces of homemade white chocolate-peppermint bark. The combination of chocolate, vanilla, and peppermint is always a crowd pleaser.

Recipe: Chocolate-Peppermint Candy Cupcakes

Peppermint Brownie Tarts

Refreshing peppermint-chocolate frosting tops this decadent and fudgy brownie tart. Garnish with crushed peppermint candy canes.

Recipe: Peppermint Brownie Tarts

Jennifer Davick / Styling Buffy Harget

Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies

Fill inexpensive metal containers from crafts stores with Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies for a gift your neighbors and friends will love.

Recipe: Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies

Fudgy Chocolate Malt-Peppermint Pie

A layer of peppermint ice cream tops a rich crust in this pie. The delightful recipe was a runner-up in our Holiday Recipe Contest.

Recipe: Fudgy Chocolate Malt-Peppermint Pie

Chocolate-Mint Cake

Velvety chocolate cake filled with peppermint tastes like a scrumptious peppermint pattie.

Recipe: Chocolate-Mint Cake

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Triple Mint Sundaes

Top store-bought peppermint ice cream with our Hot Fudge Sauce for a party-perfect sundaes by serving. Serve in mint julep cups for an elegant and minty presentation.

Recipe: Triple Mint Sundaes

Photo: Jennifer Davick/Styling: Buffy Hargett

Peppermint Patty Frappés

Crushed peppermint patties add chocolate minty freshness to these creamy milkshake-like drinks. Make Grown-up Frappés by decreasing the milk and adding crème de cacao.

3 Ways to Serve a Frappé:

Black-Bottom: Pour chocolate fudge shell topping into frozen glasses.
Sparkly: Dip rims of glasses in warm hot fudge topping; sprinkle with crushed peppermints.
Spiked Whipped Cream: Sweeten whipping cream with crème de cacao instead of sugar.
Recipe: Peppermint Patty Frappés