Lemon-y and minty potato salad with sugar snap peas.
Tag: peppermint
Buttermint Drizzle Cake
Fresh mint and a subtle touch of vanilla butter make this simple but delicious drizzle cake stand out.
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients: 2 2/3 cups flour 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 cups sugar 2 eggs, at room temperature 1/4-1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (not mint extract) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups creme de menthe baking bits (I used these Andes chips)* 3-4 drops green […]
Double Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1/3 cup cocoa 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 egg, at room temperature 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup crushed candy canes Directions: Preheat the oven to 350. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. […]
Marble Chocolate Peppermint Spritz Cookies
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 cup flour 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa 2-3 drops peppermint extract pinch salt nonpareils for sprinkling Directions: Preheat oven to 375. In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl using a hand mixer, cream butter, and sugar until light and fluffy. […]
Candy Cane Peppermint Pattie Brownies
Ingredients: 12 oz semisweet baking chocolate squares 8 tablespoons (aka 1 stick, 1/4 lb) butter 3 eggs 1/2 cup cocoa 1 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 9 Peppermint Pattie miniatures (.6 oz each), quartered 1/2 cup crushed candy canes*, divided use sprinkles Directions: […]
Rhubarb Mint Sparkler
Ingredients: 1 stalk rhubarb, diced (about 1 cup) 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint 1 cup water 1 cup granulated sugar club soda or seltzer Directions: Place all ingredients in a 1 1/2 qt. saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool to […]
Candy Cane Oreo Brownies
Ingredients: 7 oz (56%) semisweet chocolate 3 full-sized candy canes, coarsely chopped 3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup cocoa 6 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 12 Candy Cane (or mint) flavored Oreos, broken into large pieces Directions: Preheat oven […]
Chocolate Candy Cane Sandwich Cookies
Ingredients: for the cookies: 1 egg, at room temperature 1 cup flour 1 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature 3/4 cup cocoa 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt for the cream filling: 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup confectioners sugar 1/2 cup cold butter 1/4 cup crushed candy canes 2 […]
Blueberry Mint Cupcakes
Ingredients: 3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 1/3 cup milk 1/4 cup blueberries 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg, at room temperature 3 sprigs peppermint leaves, lightly crushed blueberry vanilla bean frosting Directions: Allow the mint to seep in the milk for at least 15 minutes. […]