Peppermint extract

Peppermint extract, a flavoring, is made by dissolving the essential oil of fresh peppermint leaves in an alcohol base. Use products labeled "pure" or "natural" peppermint extract.
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peppermint extract Notes: This is used to make candy canes, mints, and peppermint patties. Substitutes: peppermint oil (One part flavoring oil is roughly equivalent to four parts extract, but this may vary according to the products used.

2 tsps peppermint extract
1 cup sugar
food coloring (red food coloring optional) ...

Ingredients: peppermint extract, Ritz crackers...
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Prep Time:15 mins ...

Add egg yolk, peppermint extract, and crushed candy to other half of dough and incorporate with hands. Cover both with plastic and chill for approximately 5 minutes.
Roll out doughs separately to approximately 1/4-inch thickness.

Chocolate and mint are natural partners, and your fudgy brownies can easily become mint chocolate wonders with a little peppermint extract. Fruit salads topped with whipped cream can also incorporate mint.

Crushed peppermint candies and peppermint extract add a holiday note to this creamy dessert.
Burnt Sugar Candy Bar Cake
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Dessert recipe Peppermint Chiffon Cake is made with cake flour, white sugar, baking powder, salt, vegetable oil, eggs, water, cream of tartar, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and drops red food coloring.

Bring the frosted cupcakes to room temperature before serving them. One tablespoon of liqueur, half a teaspoon of almond or peppermint extract, or one teaspoon of orange zest can be mixed into the frosting.

See also: Peppermint, Pepper, Oil, Flavor, Cream