Looking for a quick and easy treat to add to your Christmas dessert spread? Look no further than this delicious Christmas mints recipe. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, gifts, or just enjoying at home with your loved ones. With only a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you'll have these festive mints ready in no time. Let's get started!
Main Ingredients: Cream Cheese, Powdered Sugar, Flavoring, Granulated
If you're looking for a festive and delicious treat to serve at your holiday parties, look no further than these holiday cream cheese mints. They are easy to make and will be sure to impress your guests. Plus, who doesn't love a sweet and refreshing mint after a big holiday meal?
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Homemade Old Fashioned Butter Mints & Chocolate Butter...
Main Ingredients: Mints, Butter, Kosher Salt, Sweetened Condensed Milk
For a classic and traditional holiday treat, try making homemade old fashioned butter mints. These creamy and buttery mints will take you back to your childhood and are the perfect addition to any holiday dessert table. And for a twist, try making chocolate butter mints for a richer, indulgent flavor.
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Christmas Fudge
Main Ingredients: Semi Sweet Chocolate, Butter, Water, Peppermint
Nothing says Christmas like a big slab of fudge. This indulgent and decadent treat is perfect for the holidays and can be customized with different flavors and toppings. Make a big batch and give it as gifts to friends and family or serve it at your holiday party for a crowd-pleasing dessert.
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Peppermint Christmas candy cheesecake
Main Ingredients: Crumbled Graham Crackers, Butter, Ricotta Cheese
For a show-stopping dessert that will impress all your guests, try making a peppermint Christmas candy cheesecake. This creamy and rich cheesecake is topped with crushed candy canes for a festive touch and is perfect for any holiday gathering. Plus, it's easier to make than you may think.
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Peppermint Oreo Cookie Balls | Christmas Cookie!
Main Ingredients: Cream Cheese, Oreo Cookies, Candy, Mints, Candy Canes
Oreo cookie balls are a favorite treat for many during the holidays, and for good reason. These bite-sized snacks are easy to make and are always a crowd-pleaser. Add a festive touch by rolling them in crushed candy canes and watch them disappear at your next holiday party.
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Chocolate Gingerbread Cake Roll With Peppermint...
Main Ingredients: Large Eggs, Dark Brown Sugar, Unsalted Butter
Combine two holiday flavors in one delicious dessert with this chocolate gingerbread cake roll with peppermint cream cheese filling. The rich chocolate cake is filled with a creamy and refreshing peppermint filling for a dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds.
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Marvelous Chocolate Mint Cookies
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, Unsalted Butter
If you're a fan of the classic Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies, you'll love these marvelous chocolate mint cookies. They have all the delicious flavors of the beloved cookie but are homemade and even more delicious. Plus, they make for a great gift or treat to bring to a holiday cookie exchange.
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Gingerbread House
Main Ingredients: Flour, Molasses, Brown Sugar, Vegetable Oil, Baking
No holiday season is complete without decorating a gingerbread house. It's a fun and delicious activity for kids and adults alike, and the end result makes for a festive and impressive centerpiece for your holiday table.
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Oreo Peppermint Bark
Main Ingredients: Mints, Oreos, Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate
For a quick and easy holiday treat, try making Oreo peppermint bark. This delicious and addictive snack is made with just a few ingredients and can be customized with different flavors and toppings. It also makes for a great gift for friends and family.
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Peppermint Kiss Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: Mint Candy, Butter, Sugar, Egg, Vanilla, Flour, Baking
Sugar cookies are a classic holiday treat, and adding a peppermint twist makes them even more delicious. These peppermint kiss sugar cookies are easy to make and will be a hit with all your holiday guests. Plus, they are the perfect treat to leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve.
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Chocolate Peppermint Cake Roll
Main Ingredients: Large Eggs, Granulated Sugar, Vanilla Extract, All
For a decadent and impressive holiday dessert, try making a chocolate peppermint cake roll. This rich and chocolatey cake is filled with a creamy and refreshing peppermint filling and makes for a stunning dessert that will be the talk of any holiday gathering.
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Reindeer Food Snack Mix
Main Ingredients: Chex Cereal, White Chocolate Melting Wafers, Sprinkles
If you're looking for a fun and festive snack to make with your kids, try making reindeer food snack mix. This mix is made with popcorn, pretzels, M&Ms, and other festive ingredients to create a sweet and salty treat that kids will love. It also makes for a great gift for teachers and friends.
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Main Ingredients: Softened Butter, Granulated Sugar, Brown Sugar, Eggs
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Peppermint Hot Cocoa Cookie Cups
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Eggs, Sugar, Brown Sugar, Vanilla
If you're looking for a unique and creative holiday dessert, try making peppermint hot cocoa cookie cups. These cute and festive treats are made with a chocolate cookie cup and filled with a creamy peppermint filling. They are sure to be a hit at any holiday party.
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White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Sticks
Main Ingredients: Pretzel Rods, Candy, Mints
For a sweet and salty holiday treat, try making white chocolate peppermint pretzel sticks. These easy-to-make snacks are made with just a few ingredients and are perfect for snacking on while watching holiday movies or as a dessert at your next holiday gathering.
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Peppermint Oreo Cookie Balls
Main Ingredients: Cream Cheese, Oreo Cookies, Semi Sweet Baking
If you can't get enough of Oreo cookie balls, try making them with a peppermint twist. These peppermint Oreo cookie balls are easy to make and are the perfect combination of chocolate and peppermint flavors. Plus, they make for a great holiday gift for friends and family.
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Peppermint Candy Cane Brownies
Main Ingredients: Butter, Dark Chocolate, White Sugar, Dark Muscovado
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Main Ingredients: Brownie, Chocolate Frosting, Nilla Wafers, Mint
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Leprechaun Bark
Main Ingredients: Grasshopper Cookies, Mint Candies, Stick Pretzels
Just because the holiday season is over doesn't mean you can't enjoy festive treats. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with some delicious leprechaun bark. This colorful and sweet treat is made with white chocolate, Lucky Charms cereal, and green sprinkles for a fun and delicious snack.
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Candy Cane Kisses Peppermint Chocolate Cookies
Main Ingredients: Butter, Granulated Sugar, Egg, Peppermint Extract
If you love the combination of peppermint and chocolate, you'll love these candy cane kisses peppermint chocolate cookies. They are soft, chewy, and packed with chocolate and peppermint flavors. Plus, the addition of candy cane Hershey's Kisses adds a fun and festive touch.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- 2 teaspoons mint extract
- Green food coloring
- Red food coloring
- 1 bag of chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
- Parchment paper
Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, softened butter, and mint extract. Mix until well combined.
2. Divide the mixture into two equal parts.
3. Add a few drops of green food coloring to one half of the mixture and mix until desired color is achieved.
4. Repeat with the red food coloring for the other half of the mixture.
5. Roll the green and red mixtures into small balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Flatten the balls with a fork to create a criss-cross pattern.
7. Place the baking sheet in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
8. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and vegetable shortening in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
9. Dip the chilled mints in the melted chocolate, making sure to cover them completely.
10. Place the chocolate-covered mints back on the parchment-lined baking sheet and return to the fridge to set for another 30 minutes.
11. Once set, remove from the fridge and enjoy your delicious homemade Christmas mints!
With the festive colors and refreshing mint flavor, these Christmas mints are sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering. They also make for a great homemade gift for friends and family. Plus, with the ease of this recipe, you can whip up multiple batches in no time. So go ahead and add these delightful treats to your holiday baking list, and impress your loved ones with your culinary skills. Happy holidays!