49 Things That Taste Like Christmas

Peppermint adds holiday cheer to everything.

1. Chocolate-Dipped Peppermint Sticks

Perfect as hot chocolate stirrers. Find the recipe here.

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2. Chocolate Fudge Cookies with Candy Cane Buttercream

Candy cane buttercream simply consists of ground up candy cane dust mixed into standard vanilla buttercream. Get the full details here.

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3. Peppermint White Russians

Get the recipe here. Peppermint mocha Kahlua! It exists.

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4. Candy Cane S’mores

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5. Soak peppermints in water to make Christmas ice cubes.

Use filtered water for clear ice. Get the ingredients here.

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6. Marble Peppermint Swirl Cupcakes

Get this amazing-looking recipe here.

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7. Candy Cane Peppermint Patties

Be sure to use high quality peppermint extract for these.

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8. Peppermint Float

Add a scoop of peppermint ice cream to a mixture of Bailey’s and ginger ale. Stir with a candy cane.

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9. Peppermint Marshmallows

Get the recipe here.

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Dip ‘em in chocolate, put ‘em on a stick.

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10. Chocolate Peppermint Roll Cake

Get the recipe here.

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11. 4-Ingredient Peppermint Popcorn

This recipe uses microwaved bags of popcorn.

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12. Peppermint Crumble Bars

This surprisingly easy recipe only requires 5 ingredients.

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13. Peppermint Martini Jelly Shots

Peppermint schnapps and white chocolate liqueur lend this recipe its creamy base.

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14. Candy Cane Meringue Kisses

Get the recipe here.

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15. Pancakes with Candy Cane Chocolate Syrup

Get the recipe here.

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16. Oreos Dipped in White Chocolate and Sprinkled with Candy Cane Bits

This is Christmas in a cookie.

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17. Peppermint Meringue Cups Filled with Ganache

Get the recipe here.

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18. 3-Ingredient Candy Cane Mint Milanos

Get the recipe here.

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19. Swirly Peppermint Milkshake

“Cottage cheese is what gives the thick milkshake consistency!”

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20. “Reindeer Feed”

It’s basically a savory-sweet candy cane chex mix. Get the recipe here.

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21. Pretzels Covered in White Chocolate and Candy Cane Pieces

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22. Peppermint Bark Wheels

It’s an excuse to break out your donut pan. Get the details here.

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23. A Pre-Made Peppermint Hot Chocolate Mix

Get the recipe here.

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24. Candy Cane Batter Cookies

Get the recipe here.

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25. Candy Cane Dust

Pulverize candy canes in a blender. Keep the dust around to add to anything — sprinkle on hot cocoa, cookies, pretzels, and ice cream.

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26. Peppermint Whipped Cream

You could easily make this with the candy cane dust from above.

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27. Two-Ingredient Peppermint Kiss Pretzels

These make a great last minute snack. Get the insanely easy directions here.

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28. Peppermint Eggnog Milkshake Shots

Get the recipe here.

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29. Peppermint Sugar Cookies

It’s all about the presentation with these.

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30. Peppermint Caramels

Wrap ‘em up with paper and washi tape to make adorable little gifts. Get the recipe here.

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31. Make Your Own Peppermint Sprinkles

Get the 5-ingredient recipe here.

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32. Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes

Get the recipe here.

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33. Peppermint Fudge

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34. Hot Chocolate Peppermint Shots

The shot glasses are store-bought. Get the recipe here.

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35. Chocolate-Dipped Peppermint Coconut Snowflakes

This recipe is actually supposed to be healthy.

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36. Marshmallow Peppermint Sauce

For drizzling all over your ice cream. Get the recipe here.

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37. Christmas Tree Peppermint Bark

Get the recipe here.

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38. Peppermint Macaroons

Get the recipe here

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39. Peppermint Crunch Truffles

Get the recipe here.

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40. Peppermint Icing

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41. Mint Chocolate Cheesecake Popsicles

Get the recipe here.

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42. Marshmallow Gelatin Parfait

You can make these alcoholic by using marshmallow-flavored vodka.

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43. Cocktail: The Mint Icicle

If you’re one for creamy cocktails, try this.

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44. Peppermint Whoopie Pies

Get the recipe here.

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45. You’ll definitely want a peppermint tray to serve all of your desserts on….

Get the directions for how to make this here. It only requires one ingredient: peppermint candies!

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46. Peppermint Almond Bark Cookies

Get the recipe here.

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47. Candy Cane Kiss Brownie Bites

Get the recipe here.

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48. Candy Cane Biscotti

Get the recipe here.

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49. Candy Cane Joe-Joe’s

Get the recipe here.

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