Peppermint Candy Recipes

Give the gift of sweetness with peppermint candy recipes. The holidays will be extra-festive with these peppermint bark recipes and handmade candy canes.

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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

1 review

Classic dark chocolate peppermint bark gets a new look by swirling dark and white chocolate together. You can also layer them if you wish. Be sure to use real peppermint oil (not extract) so your chocolate won't seize into a big clump. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Peppermint Milkshakes

Rich ice cream and refreshing peppermint make this peppermint milkshake recipe a special treat, especially during the holidays. For a...


Layered Mint Fudge

24 reviews

"I make this festive fudge year-round, but especially at Christmastime," writes Denise Hanson of Anoka, Minnesota. "I've brought it to...


Candy Cane Blossom Cookies

19 reviews

We like to stir different flavored candy canes into the dough for fun variety. —Joan Cossette, Colbert, Washington


White Chocolate Peppermint Crunch

12 reviews

This is my favorite confection to make at Christmas. Not only is it easy, it's delicious as well. I like...

Peppermint Patties

1 review

My family loves these refreshing candies. At Christmastime, I like to add a few drops of green food coloring to...


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White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

32 reviews

I make many batches of this minty peppermint fudge to give as Christmas gifts. It's not too sweet, so it...

Peppermint Ice Cream

3 reviews

With flecks of mint candy, this peppermint ice cream recipe is perfect for the holidays. —Berneice Metcalf, Leavenworth, Washington


Holly Butter Mints

1 review

A merrier melt-in-your-mouth sweet than this butter-mint holly would be hard to find! It's inexpensive to make, looks so lovely...


Peppermint Meringues

8 reviews

Peppermint lovers won't be able to get enough of these light and airy delights. They make terrific Christmas gifts or...


Peppermint Fudge

10 reviews

Three of the season's best flavors-nuts, chocolate and peppermint-combine in a delightful manner in this scrumptious fudge. The two distinct...

Creamy Peppermint Patties

16 reviews

These smooth chocolate candies fill the bill for folks who like a little sweetness after a meal but don't want...


Pink Ice

2 reviews

You'll love the creamy goodness of this refreshingly minty candy. It's festive pink color makes it lovely on the treat...


Easy Mint Chocolate Truffles

7 reviews

I make a lot of candy around the holidays. This is one of my favorites because the mixture isn't sticky...


Peppermint Hard Candy

2 reviews

This easy-to-make clear hard candy has a mint flavor from the combination of peppermint and vanilla extracts. It's a perfect...


Candy Cane Reindeer

1 review

We had a blast creating these adorable candy cane stocking stuffers! Rudolph and his friends never looked sweeter than they...

Chocolate Peppermint Cake

2 reviews

Guests make sure to save room for this light and moist cake with its refreshing mint flavor and chocolate glaze....


Perfect Peppermint Patties

38 reviews

I make lots of different candy at Christmas to give as gifts. It can be time-consuming, but it’s worth it...


Melting Snowmen

These sweet, minty snowmen that are sure to melt hearts. Feel free to experiment with different candies for the decorations....


Swirled Peppermint Marshmallows

2 reviews

The fluffy, airy texture of handmade marshmallows will remind you of glistening snowflakes. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


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Peppermint Meltaways

232 reviews

This recipe for peppermint meltaways is very pretty and festive-looking on a cookie platter. I often cover a plate of...


Old-Fashioned Peppermint Taffy

1 review

This taffy brings back many memories of my grandmother. I used to help her every Christmas Eve pull this taffy....


Peppermint Lollipops

2 reviews

These lollipops can be made with any shape cookie cutter. Gingerbread men, snowmen, Christmas trees and reindeer—there are endless color...


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Peppermint Swirl Fudge

15 reviews

Indulge in candy-shop flavor with these rich swirled squares. For Christmasy color, I add crushed peppermint candies and red food...