I don’t know about you, but when it gets to be the holidays and the peppermint flavor suddenly appears at my favorite coffee shop…

This is NOT a sponsored post – Just photographed the final recipe with the K-cups for some odd reason.

It’s game on.
And I know that the flavor is available throughout the year because I’ve had it in the warmer months.
However, peppermint and candy canes just scream holiday to me.

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I know some of you are probably saying, “Geez, Lynne, nice posting this recipe now when it’s after Christmas and the candy canes have all been eaten or have vanished from the stores with all Christmas items being discounted 50% or more!

Take a look at these other coffee drinks from me and my fellow bloggers…
Snickerdoodle Latte from House of Yumm
Caramel Brulée Coffee from Foxes Loves Lemons
S’Mores Latte from Inside BruCrew Life
Pumpkin White Chocolate Mocha Latte from Will Cook for Smiles
Slow Cooker Gingerbread Latte from The Cookie Rookie

Ah, well, candy canes and/or peppermint bits are pretty for decoration and all, but they’re really not going to make a difference in the actual drink, so don’t fret.

This drink really couldn’t be any easier, and I certainly plan on drinking it without any candy canes for quite a few weeks to come.

There have been countless times that I’ve been to a well-known-and-just-happens-to-be-on-every-street-corner coffee shop and ordered this drink.
I’m going to save me SO much money now!!
This is SO exciting!!

It’s the little things in life, right? 😉

I found a white chocolate hot cocoa mix at my local Safeway store.
I’ve seen other white chocolate mixes from Land O’Lakes in various stores and  you can also find it on Amazon.

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Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha

This Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha is the drink of the holidays. Warm up by the fire with your favorite coffee drink made with peppermint and white hot chocolate.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword coffee, Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 346kcal

Author Lynne Feifer

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons white chocolate hot cocoa
• ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract depending on desired amount
• 10 ounces freshly brewed hot coffee

Mug Rim Garnish, if desired

• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• crushed candy canes or peppermint bits plus additional for topping
• whipped cream if desired

Instructions

Garnishing the Mug Rim

• Place the crushed candy canes or peppermint bits onto a plate.
• Place the marshmallows into a wide shallow rim bowl (wind enough to fit the mug rim) or plate and microwave for 15 - 20 seconds until soft and melted.
• Immediately dip the mug into the marshmallows, taking care to cover all edges of the rim. There may be some dangly marshmallow strands, but those can be cut with a knife or attached to the glass before adding the candy.
• Immediately dip the mug into the crushed candy cane.
• Place three tablespoons of the white chocolate hot cocoa mix into your coffee mug.
• Add the peppermint extract.
• Pour the 10 ounces of coffee into the mug and mix thoroughly.
• Top with whipped cream and additional crushed candy, if desired.

Notes

I used 1/4 teaspoon of the peppermint extract and thought with the 10 ounces of coffee that it was perfect. If you use less coffee, I recommend using 1/8 teaspoon as the 1/4 teaspoon was a bit too strong for that amount of coffee, but still use the three tablespoons of cocoa mix.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 428mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 56g | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg

I rate everything I make on a scale of 1 -4 and this Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha earned…4 rolling pins!!
I don’t think I’ll ever need to order another one at the corner coffee shop again!
This was so darn delicious, my daughters and I couldn’t get over it and it was so pretty, too with the decorated rim!

I was in Walmart this morning and they still had plenty of candy canes for sale AND they were 50% off, so get to your store and stock up so you can enjoy this wonderful drink for months to come! OR get a head start when next winter rolls around!

If you like this Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha, then you’ll enjoy…

Almond Candy Bar Frozen Coffee

Cookie Butter White Chocolate Mocha

Homemade French Vanilla Coffee Creamer

This recipe has been shared at the link party, Time To Sparkle #94 at Inside BruCrew Life!
Check all of the incredible recipes and ideas shared from other bloggers there!

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French toast…

It’s one of my favorite things to eat for breakfast and it’s really all my son ever orders when we go out to eat on a weekend morning.

There’s just something comforting about breakfast, but even more so when you spend the time eating it with family and friends.

When our kids were younger it was typically cereal, oatmeal or cream of wheat before school. I just found the mornings were too hectic trying to get three kids ready and out the door on time for me to make a breakfast we could all sit down to eat.

They also really liked their sleep, so there was no way I was going to disturb their slumber. One or two of them would be a wee bit grumpy if I did and you know that’s not a fun way to start a morning.

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The weekends, on the other hand, were a different story. Kurt has always worked on Saturday mornings, so I’d occasionally make pancakes or French toast for the kids, but Sunday has always been family day.

We’d go out or I’d make breakfast and we’d sit down to eat it together. It’s always been a great way to start the day – eating the most important meal and spend some more time together. What’s better than the comforts of having your family around and eating a meal that warms the soul?

Take a look at these coffee recipes from other favorite bloggers…

Easy Coffee Smoothie from Garnish with Lemon

Coffee Doughnuts from Hint of Vanilla

Coffee Pecan Pound Cake from Lovefoodies

Mocha pancakes with Mocha Syrup from Cake Whiz

Coffee Cake from Macheesmo

Would this be your reaction to having a “Cronut” for the first time?

When I think about all the comforts of breakfast, I think about coffee. I know I’m not alone. The smell, the taste, it just “goes” with breakfast and is another great way to start your day. So, of course, it only seemed logical to add my Folgers to this recipe.

See, you don’t need to just drink coffee with your morning meal, you can have it in it as well to make that comforting meal even more special! It also goes without saying that I’m going to enjoy my morning cup while eating this Strawberry Stuffed Mocha French Toast, too.

I’ve made a lot of French toast in my day, but when it’s made with thick slices of bread, stuffed with cream cheese and strawberries, and has even more flavor because you dipped it in a mocha batter, it’s a win-win.

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Strawberry Stuffed Mocha French Toast

This Strawberry Stuffed Mocha French Toast is Texas toast stuffed with cream cheese and strawberries then dipped in a mocha batter made with Folgers French Roast coffee.

Author Lynne Feifer

Ingredients

• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 loaf Texas Toast
• 16 ounces strawberries, sliced
• 8 ounces whipped cream cheese
• 1 8- ounce cup Folgers French Roast coffee I used one K-cup
• 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
• 4 eggs
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• butter for griddle
• Chocolate Whipped Cream for serving if desired

Instructions

• In a small bowl, mix together the flour and the sugar.
• Brew one 8-ounce cup of Folgers French Roast Coffee. Add the chocolate syrup and mix well.
• Place slices of the Texas toast on a clean work surface.
• Spread about two teaspoons to one tablespoon on one side of each slice of bread.
• Place a few strawberry slices on half of the bread slices, leaving the remaining bread covered with the cream cheese.
• Put one slice of bread with cream cheese on top of one covered with strawberries.
• Preheat a skillet or griddle to medium-high heat
• In a large bowl, beat the eggs. add the milk and vanilla extract.
• Whisk in the flour mixture and mix until well combined.
• Remix the coffee and chocolate syrup and add to the egg mixture. Mix well.
• Raise the heat to medium and add enough butter to the skillet or griddle to coat.
• Dip the French toast sandwich into the batter, soaking each side for about two to three seconds.
• Place onto the heated griddle and cook for about 3 - 5 minutes on each side, or until golden.
• Serve with maple syrup, chocolate whipped cream and strawberry slices.

If you like this Strawberry Stuffed Mocha French Toast, you’ll love…

Baked Cinnamon French Toast

Blueberry Bagel Breakfast Bake

Blueberry Banana Bread

Cinnamon Peach Pancakes

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of TASTE OF HOME. The opinions and text are all mine.

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