Peppermint recipes can be found in the form of hot chocolate and fudge, cookies and cakes. Why we don’t add peppermint to our desserts the rest of the year, we’ll never understand. A Christmas favorite — peppermint — adds a deliciously festive twist to these luscious dessert recipes.If the thought of minty chocolate sweets gets you excited for the holidays, check out these recipes. Your holiday dessert buffet wouldn’t be complete without this favorite Christmas flavor.