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

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 Milkshake

Our recipe for peppermint milkshake makes a thick, creamy and smooth shake that’s filled with peppermint extract and peppermint candies....


Peppermint Lollipops

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


Chocolate Peppermint Cake

Our chocolate peppermint cake is the perfect festive recipe if you’re looking to add Christmas cheer into your holiday season.


Peppermint Marshmallows

Our springy peppermint marshmallows will add festive flavor to every mug of cocoa this holiday season.

Holly Butter Mints

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...


Candy Cane Reindeer

These edible candy cane reindeer are a fun holiday activity to do with kids. They’re also fantastic for dressing up...


Creamy Peppermint Patties

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


Melting Snowmen

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


Peppermint Kiss Cookies

These peppermint kiss cookies bake up a batch of festive cheer in just four simple steps.

Peppermint Swirl Fudge

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


White Chocolate Peppermint Crunch

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


Peppermint Fudge

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


Old-Fashioned Peppermint Taffy

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


Peppermint Meringue Cookies

These peppermint meringue cookies sing of Christmas cheer with their festive flavor and snowy hue. With just five ingredients and...

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Peppermint Meltaways

Welcome the most wonderful time of the year with a batch of these festive peppermint meltaways.


Easy Mint Chocolate Truffles

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


Peppermint Hard Candy

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


Peppermint Patties

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


Layered Mint Fudge

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


Peppermint Patty Recipe

Whip up some festive cheer in a flash! This peppermint patty recipe only has seven ingredients and comes together in...


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Peppermint Fudge

Fudge is a year-round treat, but this peppermint fudge helps us dive right into the holiday spirit.


Peppermint Ice Cream

Our peppermint ice cream features the ultimate holiday flair. It is full of minty flavor and a bit of crunch...