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Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

This easy Chocolate Peppermint Fudge will steal the spotlight at any holiday party when you show up with it. Dark chocolate fudge topped with a peppermint patty topping will get smiles from everyone.

I am so sorry to do this to you again. No, I'm really not that sorry.

Are you guys completely tired of my peppermint obsession yet? Honest, I have tried jumping off this peppermint train that I am riding. I did share gingerbread, eggnog, and peanut butter recently...but, I just keep coming up with more fun and exciting recipes that use peppermint.

I kind of get a one track mind when I get obsessed on something. Just ask my hubby about the scrapbook phase, the card making phase, and the current food prop phase. He will just roll his eyes and tell you that I am a crazy lady. It's a good thing he loves me. He puts up with me and my "hobbies" that change all the time.

How about I promise that I won't take up your feed again with peppermint. At least not any more this week. I can't make any promises for next week.

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Peppermint Brownies

Make a pan of the best Peppermint Brownies the next time you get a chocolate and peppermint craving. Homemade brownies topped with peppermint chip frosting is the way to go this holiday season.

Two Peppermint Chip Brownies stacked together on a white plate.

Yes, that is a homemade brownie staring you down. And yes, that is peppermint fudge frosting calling your name. You are welcome!

Lately I have been craving peppermint like crazy. I guess that's only logical because Christmas is coming quickly! I seriously do not have anything done this year.

Ok, so that's not totally true. We put up the trees, lights, and decorations in the house. And my my hubby put the lights on the house yesterday. Of course, we haven't plugged them in yet, so I sure hope they still work from last year.

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Peppermint Mocha Scones

Coffee, chocolate, and peppermint make these Peppermint Mocha Scones a delicious breakfast or afternoon treat. Grab a cup of coffee and take some time to enjoy one or two this afternoon.

A Peppermint Mocha Scone with white frosting on a white plate.

This time of year I go a little bit over board with the peppermint treats. Is anyone else with me?

I look for every single way I can get that peppermint goodness into my baking. Fudge, cookies, and popcorn have been given the peppermint treatment in our kitchen this month. And so far, there is no end in sight for my peppermint cravings. Those stretchy pants are not going anywhere right now.

Up until now breakfast had been the one meal that had been safe from my peppermint addiction...

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Chicken Noodle Soup

Warm up with a bowl of easy Chicken Noodle Soup on those chilly winter nights. In just 30 minutes you can enjoy a homemade chicken soup loaded with noodles, veggies, and chunks of chicken. This classic comfort food is perfect when you are cold or feeling under the weather.

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There is just something so comforting about a bowl of hot soup when the weather is frightful outside. I love how it warms you up from the inside out.

We enjoy making this creamy tomato soup or this broccoli cheese soup when it starts to get chilly here. Although, I think this easy chicken noodle soup is my all time favorite.

Sometimes the easiest recipes are the best. This one is ready in minutes and has so much flavor. It's sure to become a family favorite.

Why This Soup is Best

Skip the canned soup! Chicken noodle soup is one of the easiest soups to make. It's perfect when the weather outside is chilly or when you are feeling a little bit under the weather.

Quick and Easy - Enjoy all the flavor of a homemade soup in a shorter amount of time.
Ready in 30 Minutes - Using a few store bought ingredients like chicken broth and rotisserie chicken gets this soup on your table sooner.
Healthy and Hearty - This soup is full of protein and veggies. Plus, there are no chemicals or preservatives, so you can feel great about serving your family this easy soup.
Better than Store Bought - Once you see how quickly you can make chicken noodle from scratch, you will never buy canned soup again.

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Peppermint Oreo Crunch Cookies

These easy Peppermint Oreo Cookies are loaded with cookie pieces and peppermint crunch chips, making them taste amazing! Make a batch for your family this holiday season and watch how quickly they disappear.

A white doily with three oreo peppermint crunch cookies stacked on it with a bite out of the top cookie

The post for Oreo peppermint crunch cookies was first published in December 2013. The post and photos were updated, and it was republished in December 2019.

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A few years ago, I made these chocolate mint cookies, and I have been dreaming about them recently. They seriously taste like a deep-fried mint Oreo, and they are heavenly!

For the holidays, I decided to make a peppermint cookies and cream version. And oh my word! These peppermint Oreo Crunch cookies are seriously one of the best Christmas cookies you will make this year!

They are so easy to make because they start with a box cake mix. I have a serious love affair with easy cake mix cookies!

Why These Peppermint Oreo Crunch Cookies Are The Best

Easy to make with just a few ingredients.
Stay soft for days, making them the perfect cookie to ship to loved ones.
Loaded with Oreo cookie chunks and peppermint crunch chips!
Tastes like Christmas in a cookie!
Get rave reviews from everyone who tries them.

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White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Fudge

This White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Fudge has two layers of fudge swirled with Reese's peanut butter cups. Add this easy no bake treat to your holiday dessert list. I promise you will not regret it.

Do you bake treats with your family during the holidays? One of our family traditions is to pick one day during December and bake together.

I usually come up with a list of cookies and fudge that will be made for our cookie trays. There are certain cookies like these Peanut Butter Cup Cookies and these Oreo Peppermint Crunch Cookies that just have to be on that list every year, but we usually add a few new ones too.

Then each family member picks which one they want to put together. They get to make "their" cookie from start to finish.

That also means they are the first one to taste test that cookie and first to eat any leftover candy. It's a rough job, but someone has to do it.

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Chocolate Mint Pudding Cookies

Add these festive Chocolate Mint Pudding Cookies to your holiday cookie trays this month and watch them disappear. Soft cookies loaded with candies and sprinkles are always a fun treat to share.

Have you started collecting the cookie recipes that you want to make this month for parties and events? Each year at the beginning of December, I start to compile "the list".

This is a list of cookies, candies, and treats that I want our family to make for the holidays. Usually we try to make about ten different things because we like to package them up and give them to friends, and our family brings them to parties.

Usually, this list consists of recipes that we have made for years, but each year, I also choose one or two new recipes to add to the top ten holiday treats of the month.

Right now, these Christmas Blondies and these Chocolate Chip Cherry Cookies have jumped to the top of the must-make holiday baking list.

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Tiramisu Cookie Cups

A creamy coffee filling and a chocolate-covered coffee bean make these Tiramisu Cookie Cups a fun treat to share with coffee lovers.

Sugar cookie cups topped with espresso whipped cream and coffee beans.

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Most mornings, you will find my husband and me sitting on our back porch with cups of coffee while we read. Of course, before actually drinking my coffee, I have to take a picture and share it on my Instagram stories.

I don't know why I started doing that, but my husband just shakes his head every time he sees me taking my coffee shot.

He is actually shaking his head at all the cream I use in my coffee, not the picture. He says coffee is meant to be enjoyed black, but I do not agree with him.

The only time he wants his coffee to have cream and sugar is when he eats tiramisu, one of his favorite desserts.

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Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

These Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are a must for any cookie lover. Each soft peanut butter cookie hides a Reese's cup in the center, creating a gooey surprise in every bite. They're easy to make and even easier to fall in love with.

Looking for more Reese's treats? You will love this mini peanut butter cheesecake and these Reese's rice krispie treats.

A white plate with five peanut butter cup cookies topped with holiday sprinkles on it.

The post for Peanut Butter Cup Cookies was first published in December 2017. The post and photos were updated and republished in November 2019.

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This fun little cookie cup is one that we make every single Christmas. It's just a basic peanut butter blossom cookie turned into a cute little cookie cup.

I love that these have a peanut butter cup candy in the center. These Reese's cookies and our chocolate blossom cookies are probably two of my top 5 cookies. They never last very long when we make them.

So, I'd better plan to make a few batches of these peanut butter Christmas cookies for the holidays. I also want to make these white chocolate peanut butter balls and stack them into little snowmen. It's going to be all about the peanut butter treats on Christmas Day.

Why You'll Love This Reese's Cookies Recipe

These cookies are a delicious combination of two classic treats. They are perfect for any occasion, although they are so good you may want to keep them all to yourself.

You can enjoy these sweet treats anytime or anywhere because they travel well and stay fresh at room temperature for a while. So, whether it's lunchtime or midnight, these peanut butter cup cookies will satisfy your craving whenever it strikes.

This is also a great cookie to ship or mail to loved ones around the world. They package easily, hold their shape, and taste great when they get there.

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