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9 Treats That Taste Even Better Peppermint Dust Ziploc Life Lessons

October 01, 2014
Candy canes are a sweet holiday staple, but we always seem to end up with way too many. Put your extras to good use by making a batch of peppermint dust, and turn holiday goodies into festive and whimsical treats all season long! Here are our favorite ways to sweeten the season with peppermint dust:
9 Treats That Taste Even Better with Peppermint Dust

Start by placing candy canes or peppermint sticks in a Ziploc® brand holiday bag. Gently crush the candies with a rolling pin. Use less pressure for tiny chunks, and more pressure for a fine dust. Store the peppermint dust in a Ziploc® holiday container for easy access.

Perfect Peppermint Pancakes

9 Treats That Taste Even Better with Peppermint Dust
Your guests will flip over these pancakes! Sprinkle peppermint dust over a stack of buttermilk pancakes for a festive brunch. Perfect Peppermint Pancakes

Brighten up your Brownies

9 Treats That Taste Even Better with Peppermint Dust
Add a pop of color with to your batch of brownies with a bit of peppermint dust. The red and white really brightens up the plate! Brighten up your Brownies

Delish Peppermint Donuts

9 Treats That Taste Even Better with Peppermint Dust
Give frosted donuts a nice crunchy coating. This is perfect for a holiday brunch or an after-dinner dessert. Delish Peppermint Donuts

Mmm...Minty Hot Cocoa

9 Treats That Taste Even Better with Peppermint Dust
Dip the rim of a mug in a bowl filled with lukewarm water, and then roll it in your batch of peppermint dust. Fill with hot chocolate for a bright, minty twist! Mmm...Minty Hot Cocoa

Candy Cane Ice Cream

9 Treats That Taste Even Better with Peppermint Dust
For a frosty treat with a refreshing mint flavor, add a spoonful of peppermint dust to a bowl of vanilla ice cream. Candy Cane Ice Cream

Mocha Mint Toast

9 Treats That Taste Even Better with Peppermint Dust
For a special breakfast treat, top toast with chocolate hazelnut spread and a sprinkle of peppermint dust. Mocha Mint Toast

2-Minute Mint Cookies

9 Treats That Taste Even Better with Peppermint Dust
Give store-bought sandwich cookies a crunchy holiday twist by dipping them in melted chocolate and sprinkling with peppermint dust. 2-Minute Mint Cookies

White Chocolate Peppermint Bark

9 Treats That Taste Even Better with Peppermint Dust
Peppermint bark is super simple to make. Just melt white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl, then spread on a baking sheet and sprinkle with peppermint dust. Chill in the refrigerator for an hour and break into chunks. Voila! A classic treat in minutes. White Chocolate Peppermint Bark

Mint Chocolate Fudge Spoons

9 Treats That Taste Even Better with Peppermint Dust
These fudge spoons are a party pleaser! Just cube chocolate fudge, sprinkle with peppermint dust, and insert a spoon. Chill in the refrigerator, and serve at your next holiday party. Mint Chocolate Fudge Spoons