18 Favorite Peppermint Cookie Recipes!
Holiday cookie baking here we come! This list of over 15 Peppermint Cookie Recipes is going to give you so many ideas for your Christmas cookie boxes. From soft and chewy classics to frosted showstoppers, this list of peppermint cookie recipes has something for everyone. I take care to source my roundups from established bloggers who write and test their recipes and only publish the good stuff! Enjoy!
Looking for more fun holiday cookie recipes? Don’t miss my roundup of Gingerbread Cookies too!
Ready to get in the holiday spirit? With this list of incredible peppermint cookie recipes, you’ll be ready for the holiday season faster than you can say, “Hallmark movie”!
This delish roundup includes over 18 fabulous recipes of all different styles–but all peppermint flavor!
A roundup you can trust: When I write my roundups, I strive to include only recipes from bloggers I trust–people that writing their own recipes and testing them before publishing. I don’t include AI recipes or other computer-generated recipes. If you ever discover I’ve linked to something like that, please do let me know as occasionally websites do change over time. I also secure permission before using a blogger’s photo.
How to Make the Best Peppermint Cookies for Your Cookie Trays!
If you are adding peppermint cookies to your cookie trays, be mindful that the powerful scent/flavor will soak into the other cookies present. For cookie trays, I mitigate this by assembling immediately before my events, and separating any leftovers for storage.
For cookie boxes, you will want to very carefully pack and wrap each cookie variety so they do not mix flavors in the box.
When it comes to adding peppermint to your cookies, there are plenty of ways to get creative. Crushed candy canes or peppermint candies add crunch and color, while peppermint extract is a quick way to infuse dough (or frosting!) with flavor.
Peppermint chips (like the Andes ones), melt into dough for little pockets of minty sweetness. Dipping cookies in peppermint-flavored chocolate or sprinkling them with crushed peppermint is an easy festive finish.
Each recipe in this roundup includes all different ways of getting your peppermint fix, so enjoy!
Peppermint Patty Cookies
Keep things simple with a boxed brownie mix to make these cute Peppermint Patty Cookies from Tastes of Lizzy T. The cookies have a peppermint patty layer (homemade!) and a chocolate topping so you can stack them once they are set.
Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies from Cambrea Bakes are a twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie for the holidays! Fill your soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies with pretty peppermint chips for a festive addition to any cookie tray.
Peppermint Kiss Cookies
Everyone loves the classic peanut blossom cookies and these Peppermint Kiss Cookies from Delicious Little Bites are the perfect holiday adaption. We’ve got a fudgy chocolate cookies, crushed peppermint candies, and of course, a peppermint kiss in the middle. Holiday magic!
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies from Stephanie’s Sweets are a holiday must! They include chocolate chips, Andes mints and Andes peppermint chips. I first found Stephanie’s blog from hearing her talk on a podcast and I love her incredibly indulgent recipes (and gorgeous photos!).
White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
White chocolate and peppermint combine in these festive White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies from If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen. I think these would be adorable in a holiday cookie box! Haley offers some sweet variations on these too–such as dipping them in chocolate, yummm!
Peppermint Kiss Cookies – Love from the Oven
Short on time? You can make these adorable Peppermint Kiss Cookies from Love From the Oven in a flash using a sugar cookie mix. How easy is that?!
Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies
Craving a cookie with a thick layer of homemade buttercream? Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies from Crayons and Cravings include just that! It’s a beautiful chocolate cookie topped with a homemade peppermint buttercream and homemade peppermint bark. These will be a Christmas party showstopper!
Peppermint Crunch – The Monday Box
The Monday Box is such a cool website–all about treats for care packages! There’s lots of super-helpful info (and recipes!) if you need help figuring out how to mail cookies and treats (especially around the holidays!). These Peppermint Crunch Cookies are thin crisp sugar cookies with drizzles of lots of chocolate and a healthy sprinkling of peppermint pieces!
Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies from Vintage Kitchen Notes can be prepared ahead of time easily! Just freeze the dough and bake when ready. Excellent for getting a head start on holiday baking.
Frosted Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
If you love soft cake-style cookies, you’ll really enjoy these Frosted Chocolate Peppermint Cookies from I Heart Eating. They are topped with a homemade chocolate buttercream and plenty of crushed peppermint candy pieces!
Peppermint Oatmeal Cookies
Crush up some candy canes to make this twist on a classic cookie! Peppermint Oatmeal Cookies from Sustain My Cooking Habit.
Peppermint White Chocolate Sugar Cookies
White chocolate peppermint bark is one of my favorite holiday treats so I knew I had to include this recipe for Peppermint White Chocolate Sugar Cookies from Chenée Today. They are so pretty and give all those peppermint bark vibes!
Fresh Apron – Chocolate Dipped Sugar Cookies
These are so cute! If you enjoy making cut-out sugar cookies, try dipping them in chocolate and coating with peppermint candy canes. This recipe for Chocolate Dipped Sugar Cookies from Fresh Apron tells you everything you need to know!
Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprints
Thumbprints are a classic cookie and this variation of Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprints from Life as a Strawberry includes a fudgy chocolate center and candy cane pieces.
Dinner at the Zoo – Peppermint Oreo Cookies
All the best treats in one cookie! Peppermint Oreo Cookies from Dinner at the Zoo include crushed Oreos, white chocolate, and peppermint pieces.
Peppermint Snowball Cookies
These Peppermint Snowball Cookies from Salted Plains are gluten-free and include a dairy-free option too!
Peppermint Mocha Cookies
Mm, peppermint and espresso! These Peppermint Mocha Cookies from Live to Sweet include favorite flavors chocolate, peppermint, and espresso for a fabulous holiday treat!
Vegan Peppermint Cookies
This recipe for Vegan Peppermint Cookies from Delightful Adventures makes fudgy chocolate cookies with peppermint flavor and chocolate chips throughout. Top them with candy cane pieces too for extra holiday charm!
Chocolate Crinkle Peppermint Cookies
Crinkle cookies make a gorgeous addition to any holiday cookie tray–and peppermint is a must! Try this easy recipe for Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies from Baked Collective.
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