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    15 Peppermint Treats Recipes for Holiday Treat Plates

    Modified: Jun 6, 2025 · Published: Nov 20, 2023 by Brandy · This post may contain affiliate links.

    A collection of 15 of the BEST peppermint treats for holiday treat platters! Hot cocoa, shortbread, cookies, fudge and more! You’ll love this variety of peppermint recipes to add to cookie boxes, holiday plates, and treat bags!

    You might also like our holiday cookie collection or our holiday candy collection!

    collage of peppermint treats

    It’s no secret that desserts are my jam. I love coming up with my own versions of classic recipes. I also have quite a few out-of-the-box ideas. Have you ever had thin mint almonds? They’re insane.

    bowl of peppermint bark cups

    If you’re looking for peppermint cookies, I’ve got those. Chocolate? Try my peppermint bark cups.  Looking for something a little different? Try our butter mints! As an added bonus most recipes include a step-by-step video for the best visual learning experience.

    Peppermint Treat Recipes

    Tip: Hover over the title of each recipe for the recipe link.

    peppermint cups, brownies and cocoa bombs

    Peppermint Bark Shortbread Cookies: Peppermint Bark shortbread cookies are the perfect Christmas cookie. Crispy shortbread cookies dipped in delicious peppermint chocolate then sprinkled with crushed candy canes. They are as delicious as they are beautiful!

    Peppermint Bark Oreos: Classic Oreos + Golden Oreos covered in peppermint chocolate. Is there a better combination? We don’t think so! You’ll love our stacked peppermint bark Oreos.

    Peppermint Ice Cream: This no-churn peppermint ice cream is one of my favorite peppermint treats. Minty, creamy, and best of all no ice cream maker needed! It’s such a seasonal flavor, but if you make it at home you can have it all year long!

    Peppermint Brownies: These black and white peppermint brownies combine a sugar cookie, brownie, two types of chocolate, and M&M White Chocolate Peppermint Candies. Absolutely beautiful and perfect to give to friends this holiday season!

     Ritz Thin Mints: 2-ingredient homemade thin mints! So quick and easy. Taste just like Grasshopper or Thin Mint cookies and are made with Ritz crackers!

    Peppermint Bark Hot Cocoa Bombs: Chocolate on the bottom, white chocolate mixed with crushed peppermint candy on the top. These peppermint bark hot chocolate bombs are delicious and oh-so fun! If you’ve seen the viral exploding hot chocolate bomb videos on TikTok—-these are it!

    peppermint cookies and fudge

    Peppermint Patties: If you like York Peppermint Patties you’ll love our homemade peppermint patties! So delicious, perfect for holiday treat platters.

    York Peppermint Cookie Bites: Crunchy, minty cookie bites that are made with 3 ingredients! Mini peppermint patties, vanilla wafers, and chocolate chips. Irresistible and the easiest peppermint treats to make!

    Thin Mint Fudge: Thin mint fudge is one of the easiest fudge recipes you’ll ever make and is a show-stopper! Thin mint cookies, chocolatey fudge, and a minty flavor. The perfect treat for any mint lover.

    Peppermint Hot Chocolate: This rich and creamy peppermint hot chocolate recipe is made with Ghirardelli chocolates and topped with whipping cream.

    Chocolate Peppermint Cookies: Chocolate peppermint cookies: chocolate cookies with chocolate chunks, white chocolate, and peppermint. The perfect combination for the perfect holiday cookie.

    Hot Cocoa Sticks: Make a batch of hot chocolate sticks to keep on hand this winter! Simply melt in a cup of warm milk for a delicious and rich treat! Fun to make and easy to customize!

    peppermint butter mints and cake

    Peppermint Bark Fudge: Peppermint bark fudge is one of the easiest fudge recipes! Dark and white chocolate, with lots of peppermint flavor and crunch.

    Peppermint Ice Cream Pie: This peppermint ice cream pie couldn’t be any easier to make! A pre-made chocolate crust filled with sweet peppermint ice cream and crushed candy canes!

    Thin Mint Almonds: Almonds covered in chocolate mint. Delicious, easy to make, and so snackable! If you like thin mint cookies, you’ll love thin mint almonds!

    Candy Cane Ice Cream Cake: A candy cane peppermint ice cream cake is just right for a winter birthday! Inspired by the movie, “Elf” this candy cane forest cake is delicious and oh-so festive!

    Butter Mints: Use this old-fashioned butter mints recipe to make your own delicious mints for weddings, showers, or parties! Beautiful pastel colors and deliciously minty!

     

     

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