I don’t know what it is about me and peppermint during the holidays, but I just have to have it in just about everything: food, drink, candles; you name it! Peppermint infused flavors/scents during the holiday season for me is like the pumpkin spice craze during the Fall season —you can find it in just about anything which works in my favor.
This season instead of purchasing ready made peppermint treats, I wanted to try making them myself in the comfort of my own home. I already knew that I wanted to make a peppermint infused cake because I’ve had it in the past and been in love ever since. When it came time to find some great peppermint recipes, I went to my go to —Pinterest (I am such a Pinterest junkie, like it doesn’t make sense).
In my search I came across the perfect cake and cookie recipe, and coincidentally my sister without even knowing sent me a peppermint milkshake recipe from Pinterest as well that she wanted us to try. Moreover, I was able to try them all and they were a hit so much so that I wanted to share the recipes with you. Although the holidays are almost over, these are still fun and doable recipes that can be done any day. Below I’ve attached each recipe and a link to take you directly to the Pinterest page.
Candy Cane Crunch Milkshake
Ingredients:
- 4 large scoops of vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup Cool Whip, thawed or frozen
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3 regular sized candy canes, unwrapped
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Click link for full recipe details https://iwashyoudry.com/candy-cane-crunch-milkshake/
Oreo Peppermint Crunch
Ingredients:
- 1 box white càke mix
- 8 Tàblespoons butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teàspoon peppermint extràct
- 1/2 teàspoon vànillà extràct
- 4 ounces creàm cheese, softened
- 1 cup Oreo cookie chunks
- 1 cup Andes Peppermint Crunch pieces
- 1/2 cup dàrk chocolàte chips
Click the link for full recipe details https://allrecipes.blogdivne.site/2019/06/oreo-peppermint-crunch-cookies.html
Peppermint Candy Cane Bundt Cake
Ingredients:
- 3 c all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 3/4 c granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 c vegetable or canola oil
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 c buttermilk or sour milk see note
- red food coloring
For the glaze:
- 3/4 c white chocolate chips
- 3 Tbsp cream or half and half
- 3/4 c powdered sugar
- 3 Tbsp crushed candy canes
Click the link for full recipe details https://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/peppermint-candy-cane-bundt-cake-recipe/
Remember, the Pinterest icon below takes you directly to my Pinterest page.