Fresh and crisp as the Arkansas weather outside, peppermint treats are synonymous with this time of year. We rounded up delicious, giftable peppermint recipes to try with your family this season. 

Easy Peppermint Bark

One of December contributors, Jessie Gillham of the Festive Haus, gave us the gift of a delicious and giftable recipe that you can make with your kids! Check out the full feature for an adorable way to package your finished product. 

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Ingredients:

  • Two 12-ounce packages milk chocolate melting chips

  • Two 12-ounce packages white chocolate melting chips

  • 2 teaspoons peppermint extract

  • 12 candy canes, crushed and divided

For the full recipe, check out our digital December edition! 

Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies

We couldn’t resist sharing these cute chocolate cookies. This recipe also gives your kitchen helpers the chance to crush some peppermints as you mise en place. 

Via thepioneerwoman.com

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 1/4 sticks (10 tablespoons) salted butter, softened

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

  • 4 ounces milk chocolate, chopped

  • Crushed peppermint candies, for topping

For the full recipe, click here. 

Peppermint Whipped Cream

Take your next hot cocoa session up a notch with this homemade peppermint-infused delight. 

Via snappygourmet.com

Ingredients: 

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)

  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar

  • 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

  • Red food coloring (or pink food coloring), optional

For the full recipe, click here.

Chocolate Peppermint Puppy Chow 

This irresistible snack just got a fresh, holiday-worthy spin. 

Via palettedining.com

Ingredients: 

  • 8 cups crispy rice cereal squares

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 12 candy canes, crushed (just under 1 cup)

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

For the full recipe, click here.

Peppermint Bark Cheesecake Dip

Share this appetizer with your family—less of a crowd means more dip for you. 

Via apumpkinandaprincess.com

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

  • 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff

  • 1/2 cup cool whip

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 cup Andes peppermint baking chips

  • 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips

For the full recipe, click here.