Peppermint

Peppermint is an herb, Mentha piperita, of the mint family, cultivated for its aromatic, pungent oil, or any preparation, confection, or flavoring made from this oil.

Recipes

  1. Peppermint Cheesecake

    This minty dessert has a chocolate cookie crust. Top it with chopped peppermint candies before serving.

  2. Peppermint and White Chocolate Cream Pie

    Chocolate cookies form the crust of this traditional no-bake pudding pie recipe. Sprinkle the top with crushed peppermint candies for a festive look.

  3. Chocolate-Peppermint Meringue Kisses

    These airy shaped cookies are dipped in chocolate and crushed peppermint candies making them a favorite party recipe during Christmas.

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Articles

  1. Beyond the Candy Cane: 8 Peppermint -Powered Holiday Treats

    Thu, 13 Dec 2012

    treat is a holiday must-have. Peppermint has been a Christmastime indulgence ..... decorating their Christmas trees with peppermint sticks . And just in case you were ..... local candymaker to make some peppermint sticks for the children, and, in

  2. Christmas Candy For Every Sweet Tooth

    Thu, 1 Dec 2011

    jpg Bark if you love peppermint ! Half the fun of this holiday ..... note at the holidays. Peppermint Sticks Chocolate-dipped peppermint sticks would look sweet peeking ..... chocolate bark sprinkled with peppermints ; rich dark-chocolate fudge

  3. Peppermint -Flavored Pringles? Bah Humbug!

    Tue, 20 Nov 2012

    rolls around, we best be getting our peppermint on. But, as USA Today reports , our ..... Pumpkin Pie Spice, and White Chocolate Peppermint ? We’re gonna say no, heck no and ..... turkey-shaped ice cream cake); and Starbucks ( Peppermint Mocha coffee). Okay, those all sound

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Food Blogs We Love

  1. Peppermint -Meringue Brownie Cake

    Mon, 10 Dec 2012

    Peppermint -Meringue Brownie Cake combines a brownie base with a peppermint meringue top for a truly wonderful holiday dessert.

  2. Blackberry Peppermint Chocolate Striped Cookies & the 18 Reasons DIY Dessert Holiday Cookie Swap

    Mon, 9 Jan 2012

    Seuss-ian looking Blackberry Peppermint Chocolate Striped Cookies. Dr ..... would be proud of these Blackberry Peppermint Chocolate Striped Cookies This was our first ..... cookies (for grownups only!) Peppermint showed up a couple of times with

  3. Peppermint White Chocolate Bars [Week 9 of 12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies]

    Sun, 25 Nov 2012

    closer to them and being able to have a holiday not be an ordeal of days of travel and stress. I made these white chocolate peppermint bars a few weeks ago and they exceeded all of my expectations. Sometimes white chocolate can be really temperamental and

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How To

  1. How to Make Iced Coffee

    Sat, 1 Jan 2000

    mellow coffee simmered with spices, chocolate, and an orange. Chocolate Cappuccino For sweet stirrers, pop in peppermint sticks . This homemade treat is far less expensive than the coffee shop version.

  2. How to Make Chocolate Cake

    Sat, 1 Jan 2000

    give the chocolate flavor of this cake some wonderful nuance. Chocolate Peppermint Cake This rich, three-layer chocolate cake has a festive cream cheese and peppermint candy filler. Luscious Cranberry-Chocolate Cake Decadence! This dense

  3. How to Make Quick Icing

    Sat, 1 Jan 2000

    Rum Frosting partners well with our Banana Bars or a chocolate or spice cake. Cocoa Tassies with Peppermint Frosting Make this billowy peppermint cream frosting as a filling for tassies or use it to top a full-size cake. Either way, it's