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Easy No-Bake Peppermint Pie — Perfect For Easy Baking Christmas Hosting

December 20, 2025

Christmas Chocolate Mousse Pie-style tart with dark glaze and peppermint-white mousse in a chocolate crust — a festive Peppermint Christmas Desserts centerpiece that also works for Thanksgiving Tarts Desserts or as a bold Christmas Pie Chocolate display, Christmas Showstopper Desserts.

Decadent Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart — A Christmas Showstopper Desserts Pick

December 19, 2025

If you want a Christmas Showstopper Desserts moment at your holiday table, this Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart will deliver — dramatic, silky, and somehow both elegant and totally snackable. This is the kind of dessert people Instagram and then quietly fight over the last slice. Read on: I’ll walk you through why it rocks, what each component does, and how to avoid the one tiny pitfall that trips people up (hint: it’s about temperatures). Brief introduction to the recipe This tart layers a crunchy chocolate-graham crust with a feather-light white-chocolate peppermint mousse and finishes with a glossy dark chocolate … Read more
Truffle Recipe close-up: glossy mint chocolate spheres on a platter, ideal for Christmas Candy Recipes and Candy Recipes Homemade gift boxes, Christmas Truffles.

Decadent Christmas Truffles: Andes Mint Chocolate Homemade Candy Truffles

December 19, 2025

Christmas Truffles — The Ultimate Andes Mint Chocolate Treat Christmas Truffles that melt in your mouth and pack a minty punch — sounds like holiday heaven, right? These creamy Andes mint chocolate truffles deliver that exact vibe: cool mint, rich chocolate, and a luxe bite that screams celebration. Brief introduction to the recipe If you love mint + chocolate, you’ll flip for this. These truffles blend soft cream cheese, melted chocolate, crushed Andes mints, and a whisper of peppermint for a candy that feels indulgent but still totally doable at home. They look fancy but don’t stress — you’ll have … Read more

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Chocolate Peppermint Brownie Cookies – Easy Chocolate Christmas Cookies

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If you’re after Easy Chocolate Christmas Cookies, these Chocolate Peppermint Brownie Cookies are the answer: fudgy, minty, and just the right kind of festive chaos. Think brownie texture trapped inside a cookie shell — a little gooey, a little chewy, and totally holiday-ready. Brief introduction to the recipe These cookies mash two holiday legends together: dense, chocolatey brownies and bright, refreshing peppermint. The result? A cookie that looks like a bakery treat but takes almost no bakery skill. Perfect for last-minute trays, cookie swaps, and those “oops I forgot to bring dessert” moments. They bake fast, decorate easily, and travel … Read more

Fudgy chocolate peppermint brownie cookies with cracked glossy tops, melty chocolate chips, and crushed candy cane sprinkles on parchment paper, Easy Chocolate Christmas Cookies.
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Jennifer

I’m the cook and creator behind 9am Chef, where I share easy dinner recipes, sweet dessert recipes, and nourishing healthy recipes to inspire your kitchen. My love for cooking started with simple home meals that turned into a passion for creating dishes that are both comforting and creative. At 9am Chef, I believe food should be fun, flavorful, and something everyone can enjoy—whether you’re whipping up a quick weeknight meal or treating yourself to something sweet.

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