The holidays are a great time to experiment with different flavors and ingredients, and peppermint is the perfect example. This flavor can be used in sweet, savory, and everything in between. So, if you want something new on your menu this holiday season, consider incorporating peppermint!

Peppermint Baked Goods

One of the most popular ways to use peppermint is in baked goods. Think candy cane cookies, peppermint fudge, or even a peppermint swirl cake. If you’re looking for something more unique, you could also try a recipe for Peppermint Bark Blondies. No matter what you choose, your customers will surely appreciate peppermint’s festive flavor.

Peppermint Bark Blondie Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg at room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract

For the Topping: 

1/2 cup chopped candy canes

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides. In a bowl, mix your butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in your egg and vanilla. Mix the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a different bowl. After, gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture until just blended. Stir in the semisweet and white chocolate chips with the peppermint extract. Spread your batter evenly into a prepared pan. Sprinkle it with candy canes. About 25 minutes into baking, insert and remove a toothpick from the center. It should come out with some moist crumbs still attached. Before cutting it into squares, let it cool completely on a wire rack or in a pan. Blondies can be kept in the freezer for up to 2 months or up to 3 days at room temperature when kept in an airtight container. Enjoy!

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Savory Dishes with Peppermint

While most people think of peppermint as a sweet flavor, it can also be used in savory dishes. For example, try adding crushed candy canes to pork chops before baking them. Or make a flavorful rub for roasted lamb using peppermint, rosemary, and garlic.

Drinks with a Minty Twist

Of course, we can’t forget about drinks! Peppermint is a popular flavor for coffee and hot chocolates, but it can also be used in cocktails. Try making a Mint Julep or a Candy Cane Martini for something festive and fun. Or get non-alcoholic drinkers in on the fun with a Peppermint Patty Shake or an Eggnog Float. Whatever you choose, your customers will love sipping on something minty this holiday season.

New Peppermint Recipes to Your Menu

There are endless possibilities for using peppermint in your menu this holiday season. So get creative and have fun with it! Your customers will appreciate the festive flavors and the effort you’ve put into making their dining experience special. From baked goods to savory dishes to holiday drinks, there’s no limit to what you can do with peppermint. So what are you waiting for? Start brainstorming some ideas and get cooking!

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