Get Into the Holiday Spirit 1 Taste Bud at a Time With These Peppermint Desserts

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To me, the holidays smell like pine trees, feel like being wrapped in cozy flannel, sound like Mariah Carey, look like fresh snowfall — and, my favorite of all, taste like peppermint.

That's why I keep a Rolodex of peppermint dessert recipes on rotation for all of December. I'll be baking up a storm (and hopefully during some snowstorms!) in fresh pajamas, with Spotify on blast, and a pine candle burning — because my fake tree can only do so much.

Peppermint Mocha Cheesecake Bars
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Peppermint Mocha Cheesecake Bars

Give traditional cheesecake a festive flair with this peppermint mocha bar spin that's easy for grabbing and go-ing straight to the couch or fireplace.

Get the recipe: peppermint mocha cheesecake bars

Peppermint Oreo Cookie Balls
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Peppermint Oreo Cookie Balls

Your roommates will be convinced you ordered in fancy truffles, but really you whipped these bites up from crushed Oreos, candy canes, and cream cheese — no one has to know.

Get the recipe: peppermint oreo cookie balls

Peppermint Meringues
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Peppermint Meringues

Yes, these meringues are delicious — but can we also talk about how pretty they are as holiday table decor, too?

Get the recipe: peppermint meringues

Peppermint Layer Brownies
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Peppermint Layer Brownies

To call this treat a brownie is quite an understatement considering it's made of multiple layers, including a creamy peppermint cream and chocolate-peppermint ganache.

Get the recipe: peppermint layer brownies

Homemade Coconut Peppermint Patties
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Homemade Coconut Peppermint Patties

These bites are paleo, vegan, gluten-free, and only take five minutes to make.

Get the recipe: homemade coconut peppermint patties

Holiday Peppermint S'more Cookies
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Holiday Peppermint S'more Cookies

S'mores aren't exclusive to summer — just take these cookies as proof.

Get the recipe: holiday peppermint s'more cookies

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark
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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

Would this really be a holiday dessert roundup if peppermint bark didn't make the list?

Get the recipe: dark chocolate peppermint bark

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