BAKE Even if you're reeling from Thanksgiving, loosen that belt buckle another notch and head to the kitchen to whip up a batch
of peppermint mocha cookies.
Every time the Christmas season rolls around, I start to have visions
of a peppermint mocha.
Even $ 5 - less than the price
of that peppermint mocha latte - will go toward furthering API's mission.
Not exact matches
To put it in easy - to - grasp terms, you wouldn't be throwing back
peppermint mocha lattes and prancing around like reindeer in the snow during the true season
of Christ's birth.
I'm currently sipping a
peppermint mocha, our Christmas tree is glowing, Christmas music is playing, and I am staring at photos
of cake layered with white chocolate mousse, whipped cream and raspberries.
I've been trying to find something deliciously sinful to make with my
peppermint mocha kahlua but never thought
of this!
I don't normally sweeten my coffee so for this
peppermint mocha I'll add just a touch
of local raw honey or maple syrup.
The great thing about making your
peppermint mocha at home is that you can control the quality
of the ingredients and choose what's best for you.
To make it extra fancy, you can top your
peppermint mocha protein shake with whipped coconut cream or an extra dusting
of cacao powder on top (my favorite!).
Think
of it
of as a salted caramel hot chocolate getting together with a
peppermint mocha... a chocolaty, heavenly marriage
of salty and sweet!
I remember when Starbucks started selling their
peppermint mochas all year round instead
of during Christmas only.
Typically, when I want a hot mug
of something warm, healthy, and comforting, I'll go for my sugar - free vegan
mocha, yerba matè and / or a matcha lattè, or just a simple cup
of chamomile or
peppermint tea.
Do you long for the yearly launch
of their seasonal
peppermint mocha coffee concoctions?
Flavor comes from the addition
of peppermint extract, International Delight
Peppermint Mocha coffee creamer and
of course instant coffee!
Chef George Geary appeared on The CW's «San Diego Living» this week to show off a collection
of delicious
peppermint recipes, including a
peppermint mocha martini and a chocolate
peppermint cake.
I used to drink Starbucks
peppermint mochas like nobody's business and these cookies do a good job
of taking the place
of that drink for me.
Included in that category are
peppermint mochas, the candy bowl that sits on the table for the month
of December, the endless supply
of holiday cookies, and many more parties that involve festive drinks.
Typically, when I want a hot mug
of something warm, healthy, and comforting, I'll go for my sugar - free vegan
mocha, yerba matè and / or a matcha lattè, or just a simple cup
of chamomile or
peppermint tea.
We fully intend to drink our body weight in hot chocolate and
peppermint mochas while we read all
of your great blog posts this weekend!
I've got a big cup
of coffee, complete with my favorite
peppermint mocha creamer, and I'm ready to take on the day.
Each
of their blogs are linked at the end
of this post, so grab your favorite cozy throw and a
peppermint mocha, crank some Mariah Carey Christmas radio, and get ready for all
of the gorgeous Christmas inspiration we have waiting for you!
A true lover
of the written word, there is little she enjoys more (other than maybe a nice glass
of Merlot or a Starbucks
peppermint mocha) than polishing stories — both fiction and non-fiction — to make them the best they can be.
And just to have it hit home even further, add another 20 per cent on top
of the cost
of gifts for various Christmas - related things like extra eating out at the mall, extra food purchases, postage, shipping, gas, and a dozen or solow - soy extra-hot
peppermint mocha light whip lattes — at $ 5 or 6 bucks each.
Drinker
of chai tea and
peppermint mochas.