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Few flavor pairings are as perfectly matched as mint and chocolate. The contrast between freshness and decadence is almost impossible to resist. From festive peppermint ideas that are absolutely perfect for the holiday season to vibrant green treats for St. Patrick’s Day and beyond, you’re sure to find a refreshing new favorite dessert in this collection of our very best mint chocolate recipes. No matter what you’re in the mood for, you’ll come back to these crowd-pleasing recipes again and again.
Chocolate Mint Cookies
Simple chocolate cookies are topped with a mint chocolate frosting. “This cookie is SO good,” raves reviewer Joelle. “I followed the recipe exactly and had perfect puffed cookies.”
Chocolate-Mint Marble Cookies
What’s the secret ingredient for these soft, chewy mint chocolate cookies? Cream cheese! Kids will love helping you make this recipe, according to recipe creator eatthelove.
Mint Oreo Icebox Cake
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“This decadent Oreo icebox cake is incredibly easy to make and requires only six ingredients.” —Nicole McLaughlin
Tahini Mint Chocolate Shake
A hint of tahini adds delicious, unexpected flavor to this mint chocolate milkshake. Plus, soy milk makes this fresh-tasting recipe totally vegan.
Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Bites
“Chocolate peppermint cheesecake bites have a crunchy chocolate cookie layer on bottom with delicious peppermint chocolate cheesecake and bits of crushed candy cane and chocolate swirls on top,” says recipe creator Culinary Envy.
Chef John’s Chocolate Mint Brownies
“This stripped-down recipe for brownies requires almost zero technique, and uses only cocoa powder to achieve a dense, chewy, very chocolaty treat,” says Chef John. “Top with mint icing for a unique spin on an old favorite.”
Easy Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Who needs the store-bought stuff when you can make impressive mint chocolate chip ice cream in the comfort of your own home?
Milk Chocolate Peppermint Bark
A layer of milk chocolate is topped with a layer of white chocolate, which is sprinkled with festive crushed peppermint candies.
St. Patrick’s Chocolate & Mint Cheesecake Bars
These surprisingly simple mint chocolate brownies start with a package of chocolate fudge cake mix and store-bought cream cheese frosting.
Chocolate Mint Pie
A cookie crust is filled with mint chocolate chip ice cream, drizzled with creme de menthe, and topped with a light and fluffy mint meringue.
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
Pay a visit to the dark side with this decadent mint chocolate fudge that’s absolutely perfect for the holidays. Crushed peppermint candies add welcome crunch.
Chocolate Mint Dessert Brownies
“Fantastic,” reviewer AAV2 says of these layered mint chocolate chip brownies. ‘I made these for a potluck at work, and everyone raved about them and wanted the recipe.”
Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Thanks to rice flour, these mint chocolate cookies are totally gluten-free. Recipe creator Duckie says they have “beautiful, crispy tops, and soft insides.”
French Peppermint Cookies with Chocolate Ganache
“Crisp on the outside, softer in the middle, and coated with creamy chocolate ganache,” says recipe creator Lillie. “These French-influenced cookies have a meringue-and-confectioners’-sugar base with peppermint flavoring and peppermint candy.”
Mint-Chocolate Chunk Brownies
In this tri-layered mint chocolate treat, a minty filling is sandwiched between a brownie base and a rich chocolate topping.
Thin Mint Cookies
If you like the classic Girl Scout treat, you’ll love these copycat mint chocolate cookies. “Unbelievable,” according to reviewer JENBON. “This tastes exactly like Thin Mints.”
Creme de Menthe Cake
You need just four ingredients to make this crowd-pleasing cake: a package of white cake mix, creme de menthe liqueur, chocolate syrup, and frozen whipped topping.
Chocolate-Peppermint Skillet Cookie
This vegan skillet cookie, with rich chocolate chunks and peppermint candy pieces, is absolutely perfect for the holiday season.
Shorecook’s Chocolate Peppermint Biscotti
Looking for a gift-worthy Italian cookie for the holiday season? Your search ends with this chocolate biscotti dipped in peppermint-spiked white chocolate.
Candy Cane Cocoa
“The rich flavor of chocolate combines so well with peppermint,” according to recipe creator Althea. “This is the perfect drink to sip while trimming the tree.”
Mint Buttercream Frosting With Dark Chocolate Glaze
Rich mint buttercream is perfectly complemented with a dark chocolate ganache glaze. Recipe creator Brenda Benzar Butler suggests pairing it with chocolate mayo cake.
5-Ingredient Peppermint Bark
Everyone needs a good chocolate peppermint bark recipe in their repertoire. This easy recipe is easy to throw together with just semisweet chocolate, canola oil, peppermint extract, white chocolate, and crushed peppermint candies.
Minty Mini Cheesecake Bites
These bite-sized cheesecakes start with a package of Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies. Throw in a few drops of green food coloring for a festive touch.
Grasshopper Cheesecake
This cheesecake has the “classic chocolate-mint profile,” says culinary producer Marianne Williams. “Super creamy and luscious. Doesn’t feel too heavy and has a nice and natural (not neon green) hue.”
Chocolate Chip-Mint Vegan Nice Cream
“This dairy-free version of a classic ice cream flavor is perfect for anyone who’s looking for an easy, healthier dessert,” says recipe creator Mackenzie Schieck.
Chocolate Mint Cake Mix Cookies
Use a package of dark chocolate fudge cake mix to make these chewy, minty cookies. White chocolate chips add an extra touch of decadence.
Easy Mint Chocolate Truffles
“Moist, rich, chocolaty truffles made with brownie mix that taste like a soft Thin Mint cookie,” says culinary producer NicoleMcmom. “Fancy enough to serve for company or at a party, yet super easy and affordable.”
Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties
You’ll never guess the secret ingredient in the filling of these peppermint chocolate patties: leftover mashed potatoes. It sounds weird, but trust us—it works.
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