Nothing says Christmas quite like rich chocolate and cool, crunchy peppermint. These 11 decadent peppermint chocolate desserts cover every corner of the holiday dessert table: no-bake cookies for gift tins, fudgy air fryer bakes, creamy Ninja Creami ice cream, and cozy peppermint hot chocolate for Christmas Eve.
Many of these chocolate peppermint desserts are no-bake or made in the air fryer, so your oven stays free for the ham and the cookie trays. Grab a bag of candy canes, and let’s get baking.
Peppermint Chocolate Cookies
1. Easy Peppermint White Chocolate Covered Oreos
Classic chocolate Oreos dipped in creamy white chocolate and showered with crushed peppermint. They’re no-bake, ready in minutes, and look beautiful in a holiday cookie tin.
Get the recipe: Easy Peppermint White Chocolate Covered Oreos
2. Air Fryer Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Deep, dark chocolate cut-out cookies with a cool peppermint finish, baked in small batches in the air fryer. Chill the dough first for thick, soft cookies that hold their shape.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
3. Mint Chocolate Brownie Cookies
These fudgy, chewy brownie cookies bake in just minutes in the air fryer. For a Christmas twist, use the recipe’s mint chocolate variation: fold in mint chocolate chips or a few drops of peppermint extract, then top with crushed candy canes.
Get the recipe: Easy Air Fryer Brownie Cookies
4. Mint Oreo Brownie Cookies
Two favorites in one: rich brownie cookies studded with Oreo pieces. Swap in Mint Oreos, as the recipe suggests, for a cool, minty holiday version.
Get the recipe: Easy Oreo Brownie Cookies
Peppermint Chocolate Fudge, Brownies and Cake
5. Peppermint Copycat Buc-ee’s Fudge
This creamy 5-ingredient fudge needs no candy thermometer, thanks to sweetened condensed milk. Stir in crushed peppermint and sprinkle more on top for an instant Christmas fudge that’s perfect for gifting.
Get the recipe: Copycat Buc-ee’s Fudge
6. Mint Chocolate Chip Deep Dish Brownies
Thick, gooey brownies made for two in the air fryer. Use the recipe’s mint chocolate chip variation by adding mint extract and chocolate chips to the batter, and finish with crushed peppermint for a cozy Christmas Eve treat.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Deep Dish Brownies
7. Air Fryer Mint Chocolate Cookies ‘n Creme Cake
A show-stopping layer cake with moist chocolate layers, creamy mint frosting and crushed cookies. It bakes in 6-inch pans in the air fryer, so it’s ideal for a smaller holiday gathering.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Mint Chocolate Cookies ‘n Creme Cake
Peppermint Chocolate Frozen Treats
8. Easy Ninja Creami Peppermint Bark Ice Cream
Creamy vanilla ice cream loaded with rich chocolate chunks and crunchy peppermint pieces. It tastes just like peppermint bark, and the Ninja Creami does most of the work.
Get the recipe: Easy Ninja Creami Peppermint Bark Ice Cream
9. Ninja Creami Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Creamiccino
Your favorite coffee-shop holiday drink, turned into a thick, frosty treat. Top it with whipped cream, a chocolate drizzle and crushed peppermint.
Get the recipe: Ninja Creami Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Creamiccino
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Treats
10. Crockpot Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Rich, creamy hot chocolate made with real chocolate and a hint of peppermint, kept warm in the slow cooker. Set up a hot cocoa bar for Christmas Eve or a holiday open house.
Get the recipe: Crockpot Peppermint Hot Chocolate
11. Peppermint Hot Cocoa Bombs
Chocolate shells filled with cocoa mix and marshmallows that melt open in a mug of hot milk. Add crushed candy canes or peppermint extract inside, as the recipe suggests, for a minty surprise. They make a fun gift, too.
Get the recipe: Hot Cocoa Bombs
