Peppermint Christmas Cookies are a classic part of the holiday season, and once they hit the cookie tray, they disappear fast!
This roundup brings together festive favorites that are perfect for holiday baking, cookie exchanges, and dessert buffet tables.
From soft chocolate cookies to no-bake treats, this collection adds a fresh, seasonal twist to your holiday baking and features even more of my family’s favorite Christmas cookies for sharing and gifting.
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At a Glance: Holiday Baking at its Best
What You’ll Find: A festive collection of baked and no-bake holiday cookies featuring chocolate and mint flavors in a variety of easy, crowd-pleasing styles.
Why You’ll Love It: The recipes are family-friendly, and perfect for busy holiday baking. Many can be prepped ahead to save time during the Christmas rush.
Perfect For: Cookie exchanges, holiday parties, neighbor gifts, Christmas dessert trays, and cozy nights of baking with the family.
Time-Saver Tip: Double your favorite dough batches and freeze half so you can bake fresh cookies later in the season without extra prep.
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Table of Contents
How to Build the Perfect Peppermint Christmas Cookie Tray
- A peppermint-themed cookie tray creates a cohesive look and flavor for holiday baking.
- Mixing soft baked cookies with no-bake treats and chocolate-dipped favorites adds contrast in both texture and appearance.
- Using a variety of shapes and finishes keeps the tray visually interesting without extra effort.
- Aim for a balance of rich chocolate flavors and lighter mint-forward treats so the assortment does not feel too heavy.
- Most of these cookies included in this roundup travel well and hold their shape, making them easy to package in tins, bakery boxes, or cellophane bags for sharing.
Looking for a few more easy desserts with mint flavor? Try my Christmas Cupcakes with Peppermint Frosting or my Homemade Peppermint Brownie Mix in a Jar.
Recommended Kitchen Tools
Having the right tools on hand makes baking these cookies easier and helps ensure consistent, bakery-style results every time.
- Baking Sheets – A sturdy baking sheet promotes even baking and helps prevent over-browning.
- Mixing Bowls – Multiple bowl sizes make it easy to mix cookie dough and toppings without extra cleanup.
- Cooling Rack – Letting cookies cool on a rack prevents soggy bottoms and helps them set properly.
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Recipe FAQ's
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To keep peppermint cookies tasting fresh and minty, store them in an airtight container at room temperature, away from heat and direct sunlight. If storing different cookie flavors together, separate peppermint cookies with parchment paper or keep them in their own container so the mint flavor doesn’t transfer to other cookies. For longer storage, freeze the cookies in a freezer-safe container with layers of parchment between them to preserve both texture and flavor.
The easiest way to crush candy canes without making a mess is to place them in a heavy zip-top bag, seal it well, and gently tap with a rolling pin or the bottom of a sturdy glass. For finer pieces, use short, controlled taps instead of heavy swings to keep the bag from tearing. You can also pulse candy canes in a food processor for a few seconds if you need very even crumbs.
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