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...


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...


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 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...

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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...


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...

Swirled Peppermint Marshmallows

2 reviews

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


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...


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 Ice Cream

3 reviews

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

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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...


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...


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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...


Candy Cane Blossom Cookies

19 reviews

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


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....