Peppermint Cannoli
Peppermint Cannoli
Recipe
Take the traditional Sicilian cannoli, a pastry with a crispy outer shell and dreamy cream filling, and give it holiday flair with chopped peppermint candy. This dish is very simple, though it does require a cannoli tube to shape the shell. Try our flavor variations, including Eggnog, Rugelach, or Orange-Pistachio for a one-of-a-kind dish at your next holiday gathering,
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Peppermint Ice-Cream Cake
Peppermint Ice-Cream Cake Recipe
This is a towering peppermint-lover's dream. Clear about 14 square inches of room in your freezer before you begin. Finish off this cake by decorating it with crushed candy canes.
This is a towering peppermint-lover's dream. Clear about 14 square inches of room in your freezer before you begin. Finish off this cake by decorating it with crushed candy canes.
Copycat Peppermint Mocha
Copycat Peppermint Mocha
Recipe
Get that irresistable, chocolatey-mint coffee at home, anytime with this Peppermint Mocha recipe. Add more syrup for a sweeter, stronger mint flavor. If you can't steam milk at home, warm the milk slowly in a saucepan and froth the milk by shaking it in a tightly sealed jar, using a frother, or whisking thoroughly while heating.
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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Brownies
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Brownies
Recipe
If you can manage to wait, chief baking officer Arnold Eric Wong of Raison d'Être bakery in South San Francisco recommends serving his moist brownies a day after baking because they develop an even fudgier texture and mintier flavor.
If you can manage to wait, chief baking officer Arnold Eric Wong of Raison d'Être bakery in South San Francisco recommends serving his moist brownies a day after baking because they develop an even fudgier texture and mintier flavor.
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White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake
White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Recipe
At Boka restaurant in Seattle, chef Peter Birk serves this extravagantly dense and creamy cheesecake that's big enough for a party. He infuses his base with fresh mint, but we opted to keep it simple and use pure peppermint extract.
At Boka restaurant in Seattle, chef Peter Birk serves this extravagantly dense and creamy cheesecake that's big enough for a party. He infuses his base with fresh mint, but we opted to keep it simple and use pure peppermint extract.
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Chocolate-Peppermint Cheesecake
Chocolate-Peppermint Cheesecake Recipe
This chocolate cheesecake is decadent, simple, and adorned with a beautiful crowned of whipped topping and crushed peppermints.
This chocolate cheesecake is decadent, simple, and adorned with a beautiful crowned of whipped topping and crushed peppermints.
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Peppermint-Pretzel Bark
Peppermint-Pretzel Bark Recipe
Make even larger quantities for gifting this easy microwave treat by skipping the jelly-roll pan and covering your counter with parchment. It'll take longer to harden at room temperature, but you can make large batches without pans or the refrigerator.
Make even larger quantities for gifting this easy microwave treat by skipping the jelly-roll pan and covering your counter with parchment. It'll take longer to harden at room temperature, but you can make large batches without pans or the refrigerator.
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Fudgy Chocolate-Peppermint Cookies
Fudgy Chocolate-Peppermint Cookies
Recipe
When a soft, fudgy cookie meets crunchy candy cane shards, it's a match made in heaven.
When a soft, fudgy cookie meets crunchy candy cane shards, it's a match made in heaven.
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Peppermint Patty Frappés
Peppermint Patty Frappés
Recipe
This easy holiday drink is akin to an off-the-charts milkshake. The peppermint candies add bold mint flavor as well as a kick of sweet chocolate.
This easy holiday drink is akin to an off-the-charts milkshake. The peppermint candies add bold mint flavor as well as a kick of sweet chocolate.
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Chocolate-Peppermint Pocky Sticks
Chocolate-Peppermint Pocky Sticks Recipe
"I loved to eat these when I lived in Asia," says Rasmussen. "Pocky sticks are Japanese but they're all over Taiwan and Hong Kong too." The flexible dough lends itself to myriad shapes, but long pocky sticks look great on a dessert bar in a glass because they bring height to the table.
"I loved to eat these when I lived in Asia," says Rasmussen. "Pocky sticks are Japanese but they're all over Taiwan and Hong Kong too." The flexible dough lends itself to myriad shapes, but long pocky sticks look great on a dessert bar in a glass because they bring height to the table.
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Peppermint-Coated Pretzels
Peppermint-Coated Pretzels
Recipe
Turn pretzel nuggets into holiday treats by dipping them in melted white chocolate and peppermint candy pieces. The salty-sweet combination is irresistible.
Turn pretzel nuggets into holiday treats by dipping them in melted white chocolate and peppermint candy pieces. The salty-sweet combination is irresistible.
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Chocolate Chunk Candy Cane Cheesecake
Chocolate Chunk Candy Cane Cheesecake
Recipe
Loaded with chocolate hunks and peppermint candies, slathered in a decadent chocolate ganache, and decorated with classic Christmas candies, this cheesecake is a "must-make" for the holidays.
Loaded with chocolate hunks and peppermint candies, slathered in a decadent chocolate ganache, and decorated with classic Christmas candies, this cheesecake is a "must-make" for the holidays.
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Peppermint Layer Cookies
Peppermint Layer Cookies
Recipe
Dip these colorful red – and green-colored sugar cookies in a mixture of melted white chocolate and crushed peppermint candy for a festive holiday cookie that’s perfect for holiday entertaining and for holiday gifts.
Dip these colorful red – and green-colored sugar cookies in a mixture of melted white chocolate and crushed peppermint candy for a festive holiday cookie that’s perfect for holiday entertaining and for holiday gifts.
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Peppermint-Mousse Cake
Peppermint-Mousse Cake
Recipe
Start with a frozen pound cake loaf for this easy cake filled with a sweetened mascarpone cheese filling and topped with melted chocolate and chopped peppermint candies.
Start with a frozen pound cake loaf for this easy cake filled with a sweetened mascarpone cheese filling and topped with melted chocolate and chopped peppermint candies.
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Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies
Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies
Recipe
When classic Oreo balls are sprinkled with crushed candy canes, how can we resist?
When classic Oreo balls are sprinkled with crushed candy canes, how can we resist?
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Milk Chocolate-Peppermint Bark
Milk Chocolate-Peppermint Bark
Recipe
Perfect for gift giving during the holidays, this 5-ingredient recipe features chopped cookies, peppermint candies, and pretzels stirred into melted chocolate. You’d better make an extra batch because this sweet treat won’t last long.
Perfect for gift giving during the holidays, this 5-ingredient recipe features chopped cookies, peppermint candies, and pretzels stirred into melted chocolate. You’d better make an extra batch because this sweet treat won’t last long.
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Peppermint Brownie Tarts
Peppermint Brownie Tarts
Recipe
Crushed candy canes and rich Chocolate Glaze hide a sweet surprise inside this can't-miss cake. With some simple packaging, it makes for a great gift too.
Crushed candy canes and rich Chocolate Glaze hide a sweet surprise inside this can't-miss cake. With some simple packaging, it makes for a great gift too.
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Candy Cane Cake
Candy Cane Cake
Recipe
This cake is almost too pretty to eat. But after one bite, your guests will be back for more. Sprinkle the crushed candies over the cake just before serving, since the moisture from the whipped cream can make the mints begin to "melt" together after about half an hour. Don't worry, though—we suspect the cake will be long gone by then.
This cake is almost too pretty to eat. But after one bite, your guests will be back for more. Sprinkle the crushed candies over the cake just before serving, since the moisture from the whipped cream can make the mints begin to "melt" together after about half an hour. Don't worry, though—we suspect the cake will be long gone by then.
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Peppermint Divinity Bars
Peppermint Divinity Bars Recipe
Make this recipe all the way through without stopping, spreading the warm divinity onto a still-warm cookie base. If the divinity is too cool, it will tear the cookie base as you spread it.
Make this recipe all the way through without stopping, spreading the warm divinity onto a still-warm cookie base. If the divinity is too cool, it will tear the cookie base as you spread it.
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Peppermint Bonbon Cookies
Peppermint Bonbon Cookies
Recipe
Bonbon means "very good" in French, and that's certainly what these peppermint-flavored cookies are! Between the gooey chocolate center and crunchy peppermint topping, it will be hard to decide what you like most about these Christmas treats. They also make great homemade gifts for chocoholics.
Bonbon means "very good" in French, and that's certainly what these peppermint-flavored cookies are! Between the gooey chocolate center and crunchy peppermint topping, it will be hard to decide what you like most about these Christmas treats. They also make great homemade gifts for chocoholics.
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Peppermint Candy Cheesecake
Peppermint Candy Cheesecake Recipe
Forget traditional cheesecake, the holidays call for something much more festive and uniquely tasty. This Peppermint Candy Cheesecake is sure to bring smiles and delight to hungry family and friends who want to delve into the holiday spirit.
Forget traditional cheesecake, the holidays call for something much more festive and uniquely tasty. This Peppermint Candy Cheesecake is sure to bring smiles and delight to hungry family and friends who want to delve into the holiday spirit.
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Chocolate-Peppermint Candy Cupcakes
Chocolate-Peppermint Candy Cupcakes
Recipe
Top chocolate velvet cupcakes with vanilla buttercream frosting, then sprinkle with a white-chocolate-and-peppermint bark crumble. The pint-sized treats are ideal after a hearty holiday dinner.
Top chocolate velvet cupcakes with vanilla buttercream frosting, then sprinkle with a white-chocolate-and-peppermint bark crumble. The pint-sized treats are ideal after a hearty holiday dinner.
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Peppermint Ice Cream
Peppermint Ice Cream
Recipe
Snuggle under a blanket with a minty bowl of homemade peppermint ice cream. Make a basic vanilla recipe, then stir in the crushed candies and freeze to give the treat a red-tinted hue.
Snuggle under a blanket with a minty bowl of homemade peppermint ice cream. Make a basic vanilla recipe, then stir in the crushed candies and freeze to give the treat a red-tinted hue.
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White Peppermint Snowballs
White Peppermint Snowballs Recipe
With just three ingredients, these cookies just might be the easiest addition to the holiday spread this year!
With just three ingredients, these cookies just might be the easiest addition to the holiday spread this year!
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Peppermint Hot Fudge Sundaes
Peppermint Hot Fudge Sundaes Recipe
Top your frozen dessert with something even more cool, crushed candy canes!
Top your frozen dessert with something even more cool, crushed candy canes!
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Peppermint Patties
Peppermint Patties
Recipe
Make a classic cookie sandwich with thin chocolate wafers and creamy ice cream, then add a little spice by rolling the finished cookies in crushed peppermint. Wrap the individual cookies tightly and freeze to set.
Make a classic cookie sandwich with thin chocolate wafers and creamy ice cream, then add a little spice by rolling the finished cookies in crushed peppermint. Wrap the individual cookies tightly and freeze to set.
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Peppermint Cookies
Peppermint Cookies
Recipe
Dipped in chocolate and topped with crushed peppermint candies, these cookies make a great addition to this year's cookie swap.
Dipped in chocolate and topped with crushed peppermint candies, these cookies make a great addition to this year's cookie swap.
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Layered Peppermint Cheesecake
Layered Peppermint Cheesecake Recipe
We love this peppermint cake recipe for its childlike whimsy, candy crunch, and—hello!—hidden layers of cheesecake.
We love this peppermint cake recipe for its childlike whimsy, candy crunch, and—hello!—hidden layers of cheesecake.
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Peppermint Stick Cocoa
Peppermint Stick Cocoa
Recipe
Make simple gifts for coworkers, teachers, or friends by packing pretty cocoa jars with colorful ingredients. The chocolate chips and crushed peppermints will make the gift extra sweet.
Make simple gifts for coworkers, teachers, or friends by packing pretty cocoa jars with colorful ingredients. The chocolate chips and crushed peppermints will make the gift extra sweet.
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Peppermint Molasses Cookies
Peppermint Molasses Cookies
Recipe
A simple peppermint icing, made with crushed hard candies and a few drops of red food coloring, adds bright flavor to these savory homemade molasses cookies. Sprinkle extra peppermint dust over the icing as it sets for great presentation.
A simple peppermint icing, made with crushed hard candies and a few drops of red food coloring, adds bright flavor to these savory homemade molasses cookies. Sprinkle extra peppermint dust over the icing as it sets for great presentation.
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Candy Cane Martini
Candy Cane Martini Recipe
We dare you-- look at this cocktail and try not to fall in love. Raise a glass and toast friends and family this holiday season.
We dare you-- look at this cocktail and try not to fall in love. Raise a glass and toast friends and family this holiday season.
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Peppermint-Bark Brownies
Peppermint-Bark Brownies
Recipe
As if brownies weren't already great enough, these brownies feature a rich chocolate glaze and peppermint bark topping. Substitute for crushed peppermint candy if desired.
As if brownies weren't already great enough, these brownies feature a rich chocolate glaze and peppermint bark topping. Substitute for crushed peppermint candy if desired.
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Crushed-Peppermint Cheesecake
Crushed-Peppermint Cheesecake
Recipe
Peppermint extract, crushed peppermint candies, and crumbled chocolate cookie sandwiches pack a punch of flavor in this cheesecake. Make it ahead to ensure it has time to set.
Peppermint extract, crushed peppermint candies, and crumbled chocolate cookie sandwiches pack a punch of flavor in this cheesecake. Make it ahead to ensure it has time to set.
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Peppermint-topped Brownies
Peppermint-topped Brownies
Recipe
This peppermint-topped brownie recipe is perfect for holiday parties, cookie swaps, and any time you just plain crave a peppermint-chocolate flavor blast.
This peppermint-topped brownie recipe is perfect for holiday parties, cookie swaps, and any time you just plain crave a peppermint-chocolate flavor blast.
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White Chocolate-Peppermint Mousse
White Chocolate-Peppermint Mousse Recipe
This sweet and creamy white chocolate mousse is made even better by crushing peppermint candies and sprinkling them on top.
This sweet and creamy white chocolate mousse is made even better by crushing peppermint candies and sprinkling them on top.
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Red Velvet Peppermint Cake
Red Velvet Peppermint Cake
Recipe
Transform a classic red velvet cake into a festive holiday dessert by adding peppermint extract to the rich cream cheese frosting and garnishing the cake with peppermint candies.
Transform a classic red velvet cake into a festive holiday dessert by adding peppermint extract to the rich cream cheese frosting and garnishing the cake with peppermint candies.
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Peppermint-Marshmallow Ice Cream Pie
Peppermint-Marshmallow Ice Cream Pie Recipe
Brushing melted ice cream into the pie plate "glues" the crust into place. Crushed chocolate wafers create the crust, while whole cookies define the edges of the pie.
Brushing melted ice cream into the pie plate "glues" the crust into place. Crushed chocolate wafers create the crust, while whole cookies define the edges of the pie.
