peppermint – Our Military Life Blog https://blog.mymilitarysavings.com Serve*Save*Enjoy Thu, 11 Dec 2025 02:15:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 Let’s Whip Up a Yummy Peppermint Mocha! https://blog.mymilitarysavings.com/lets-whip-up-a-yummy-peppermint-mocha/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:36:00 +0000 https://blog.mymilitarysavings.com/?p=31023 It’s that time of year folks! What are you favorite flavors? Pumpkin spice, Gingerbread, peppermint mocha? This is probably my favorite, all the holiday flavors come out and excuse to drink them all!

Ingredients:

  • 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1⁄4 cup water
  • 1⁄4 tsp. peppermint extract
  • 3 Tbsp. cocoa powder
  • 3 Tbsp. warm water
  • 1⁄2 cup strong coffee
  • 1 1⁄2 cup steamed milk

Directions:

  • Make the Peppermint Syrup:
    • Add water and sugar to a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
    • Add the peppermint extract and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Prepare the Mocha:
    • Mix the cocoa powder and water in your favorite mug.
    • Add the coffee.
    • Add 1 1⁄2 tsp. of peppermint syrup (or more, if desired).
    • Add the milk.
    • Serve immediately with whipped cream and your favorite toppings.

Want to change this up a bit, fill a cup with ice and pour your drink over the ice for a fun and tasty variation! Not only is this recipe super easy and delicious, it is great for a single cup or multiply the recipe for a gathering!

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]]> Peppermint White Russian https://blog.mymilitarysavings.com/peppermint-white-russian/ Sat, 07 Dec 2024 22:17:00 +0000 http://blog.mymilitarysavings.com/?p=21407 ‘Tis the season for holiday parties! Between the kids’ class parties, Command get togethers, and family gatherings, I have so many events written down in my planner, it’s hard to keep track. I’m in full swing holiday mode and there’s no turning back. This cocktail is SUPER festive and I love it! I made it over the weekend to enjoy while we decorated the tree and house. It’s delicious! I started with this Bailey’s coffee creamer. I’m not usually a flavored coffee drinker, but hey, it’s the holidays and they are all over the place! I made my coffee Saturday morning and my first thought was, “This would be DELICIOUS with Kahlua!” So, the Peppermint White Russian was born!

Peppermint White Russian

  • 1 oz Kahlua
  • 1 oz Smirnoff Vodka
  • 1-2 oz Bailey’s White Chocolate Peppermint Bark
  • Half and Half, if desired

Over ice, add the Kahlua and vodka and stir to combine. Top with the Bailey’s coffee creamer. Add the half and half, if using. I decided to get a little fancy and top my Peppermint White Russian with whipped topping and mini candy cane. Holiday spirit and all that! No one can accuse me of being a grinch!

This might be my new favorite cocktail! Come to think of it, I think I say that about all of my cocktails. This one is for sure Christmas-y and delicious. I love the hint of peppermint flavor the coffee creamer gives to the drink. This white Russian would work with so many different coffee creamer flavors! I made one last month with Pumpkin Spice that was AMAZING! I think I might try an Eggnog or Sugar Cookie flavor next. I’ll be keeping an eye out to see what special holiday flavors my local Commissary has to offer! As always, we ask that you please enjoy responsibly!

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]]> Holiday Recipes: Peppermint Graham Breakaways https://blog.mymilitarysavings.com/holiday-recipes-peppermint-graham-breakaways/ Thu, 01 Nov 2018 10:00:12 +0000 https://blog.mymilitarysavings.com/?p=30102 The holidays are upon us, oh my! Holidays mean family time, family traditions, baking and for most families, making yummy recipes!! Each and every year my family and I gather, on several occasions for yearly family traditions! Growing up, family traditions were in full swing during the holiday season, and now that I have kiddos of mine own, I still keep up with the traditions.

Each Holiday season, my little family gathers with my parents, and along with my girls, my Mother and I make a Green Bean Casserole each year. Have you ever made a Green Bean Casserole with RITZ crackers as part of the ingredients?! It DELICIOUS! Another tradition…Gingerbread houses; they are a must in our household, decorating the house in our very own way!

OH, then there are cookies for Santa! Fresh homemade peanut butter cookies, snickerdoodles and a toothbrush for Santa! Yes, I said a toothbrush, my oldest daughter doesn’t want Santa getting cavities from all the sweet treats he will be eating! As you can see, each and every family holds their own traditions! Maybe you are looking for a NEW family tradition to bring in your household, below is yummy recipe from NABISCO!

Holiday Recipes: Peppermint Graham Breakaways

Ingredients:

  • 12 HONEY MAID Honey Grahams
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup crushed candy canes (about 8 mini candy canes)

Instructions:

  1. HEAT oven to 350°F.
  2. ARRANGE grahams in single layer in 15x10x1-inch pan.
  3. BRING butter and sugar to boil in medium saucepan on medium heat; cook 1 to 2 min. or until butter is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Pour over grahams; immediately spread to completely cover grahams.

BAKE 6 to 8 min. or until topping is lightly browned and bubbly. Top with chocolate chips; let stand 1 to 2 min. or until melted. Immediately spread chocolate over grahams. Sprinkle with candy; press lightly into chocolate with back of spoon. Cool completely before breaking into squares.

Recipe Tips:

Size Wise
Enjoy an occasional holiday treat while keeping portion size in mind.

Substitute
Prepare using white chocolate chips. Or, substitute 6 oz. semi-sweet baking chocolate for the chocolate chips.

Substitute
Crush enough peppermint starlight candies to measure 1/4 cup. Use instead of the crushed candy canes.

 

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