Best 9 Peppermint Mocha Recipes

STARBUCKS PEPPERMINT MOCHA

Steps:

• Combine 3 Tbsp Baking Cocoa with 3 Tbsp warm water to make into a rich syrup. Pour into a 16 ounce mug.
• Add espresso
• Add Peppermint syrup.
• Steam milk and add to remainder of cup.
• Garnish with whipped cream and sugar crystals.
• Note: To make espresso (for 2 servings of this recipe) for those who do not know how, follow the directions below. Don't let the thought scare you it is almost as easy as making regular american coffee- it just takes a little practice:
• Buy a $30 machine (Mr. Coffee ECM250 is good).
• Put water into carafe up to band and put into machine.
• Put coffee (any kind of finely ground) into filter head and pack down well.
• Turn on and brew until carafe fills to 4 cup line that way there is still enough water in machine to steam milk.
• Switch to steam mode and steam milk (if you do not have a frothing pitcher a 12 oz ceramic mug will work filled half way with milk but takes 2 fill ups to make one serving of this recipe).
• Follow recipe and enjoy!

PEPPERMINT MOCHA CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 cupcake pans with paper liners.
• Mix espresso powder and hot water in a measuring cup until powder is dissolved. Set aside.
• Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl until well combined.
• Cream butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg until thoroughly combined. Mix in espresso mixture, vanilla, and peppermint extract. Add in 1/3 of the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Mix in cooled coffee until just combined. Stir in another 1/3 of the dry ingredients until just combined. Mix in buttermilk until just combined. Stir in remaining dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in chocolate chips.
• Spoon batter into the prepared cups, filling each line just over 1/2 full.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cupcakes spring back lightly when touched, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool a few minutes in the pan before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

PEPPERMINT MOCHA COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 4 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Whisk flour, cocoa, espresso, and salt together in a bowl.
• Cream butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract; beat to combine. Add flour mixture and beat on low speed until well combined.
• Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Dip the tops of the cookies into the crushed candy canes. Place candy-side up on the prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart.
• Bake in the preheated oven until firm, 14 to 16 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

PEPPERMINT MOCHA LIQUID COFFEE CREAMER

Steps:

• pour the half and half into a medium saucepan.
• stir chocolate chips into the pan.
• turn the heat onto medium-low and melt the chocolate into the half and half.
• DO NOT LET THIS BOIL.
• Once the chocolate is melted turn the heat off.
• give it a good stir and mix in the peppermint syrup.
• Store in a container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks :) (but it never lasts that long, lol).

STARBUCKS PEPPERMINT MOCHA (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Pour syrup into a twelve-ounce mug, add a shot of espresso, and Peppermint syrup.
• Fill the remainder of the cup with steamed or heated milk. Garnish with whipped cream and red sugar sprinkles.
• Top with Whipped cream.
• Red sugar sprinkles.

PEPPERMINT MOCHA CANNOLI RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Separate egg white and egg yolk into two small bowls. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder. Add the butter and work into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it reaches a sandy consistency.
• Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and white wine. Mix together first with a wooden spoon, then finish by kneading it out on a lightly floured surface with your hands until the dough comes together and becomes smooth. Form into a ball and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes to an hour.
• Form into a ball and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes to an hour.
• To make the filling: in a medium bowl whisk together the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and ¾ teaspoon instant espresso powder. Refrigerate until ready to pipe. If the ricotta is especially wet, first remove excess moisture by patting it down with paper towels.
• Remove the chilled dough and divide in half. Roll out to as thin as possible on a lightly floured surface. Using a small bowl, cookie cutter, or jar lid, cut into circles (re-rolling the circles and re-cutting if necessary to reach desired thinness). Wrap dough around a lightly greased cannoli form and seal with egg white.
• Heat oil to 350˚F (175˚C) and carefully lower the cannoli forms into the hot oil. Fry until golden on all sides. Remove from oil and set on paper towel to drain and cool.
• Using a small bowl, cookie cutter, or jar lid, cut into circles (re-rolling the circles and re-cutting if necessary to reach desired thinness).
• Remove the cooled pastry and dip ends in melted chocolate and roll in crushed candy canes. Place on wax paper to set.
• Wrap dough around a lightly greased cannoli form and seal with egg white.
• Before serving, pipe the ricotta mixture into the cannoli. Dust with powdered sugar.
• Enjoy!

PEPPERMINT WHITE MOCHA TRIFLE

Steps:

• For the chocolate cake: Prepare and bake the cake according to the package directions for a 9-by-13-inch pan. When completely cool, invert the cake onto a large cutting board. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut the cake into 1-inch cubes. Set aside for assembling.
• For the chocolate bark: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the chopped white chocolate and milk chocolate in separate small microwave-safe bowls. Microwave on high in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until both are completely smooth, about 1 minute. Dollop both chocolates in the center of the prepared baking sheet, then swirl together with a skewer or small offset spatula (the bark should be about 1/4 inch thick). Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies. Transfer to the refrigerator to harden, about 15 minutes. Break the bark into large pieces or cut into tree shapes with a cookie cutter. Store in the refrigerator until ready to assemble.
• For the whipped white chocolate-mocha ganache: Heat the heavy cream and instant espresso powder in a small saucepan over medium heat until just simmering, about 2 minutes. Put the chopped white chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl, then pour the hot cream over. Let sit for about 5 minutes, then stir with a rubber spatula until melted and smooth. Transfer to the refrigerator until cool to the touch but not set, 15 to 20 minutes (it will thicken but not become completely solid). Once cool, whip with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until lightened in texture and color (it will hold soft peaks), about 2 minutes. (Do not overmix. The ganache will become grainy or break if too much air is incorporated.) Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
• For the milk chocolate-peppermint ganache: Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until just simmering, about 2 minutes. Put the chopped milk chocolate and peppermint extract in a medium bowl, then pour the hot cream over. Let sit for about 5 minutes, then stir with a rubber spatula until smooth. Set aside at room temperature until thickened and pipeable, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a large piping bag and snip off the end.
• To assemble the trifle, layer about 1/4 of the cake cubes in the bottom of a trifle dish. Pipe a thin layer of peppermint ganache around the perimeter of the dish, and another squiggle in the center. Pipe small dollops of the white chocolate ganache around the perimeter, then sprinkle all over with about 1/4 of the crushed cookies and 1/4 of the crushed peppermint candies. Repeat until there are 4 layers total, topping the trifle with rosettes of the remaining white chocolate ganache. Sprinkle the remaining cookies and peppermint candy on top, then insert the chocolate bark.
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours. Use a long-handled serving spoon to scoop.

PEPPERMINT WHITE MOCHA CHEESECAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place vanilla wafers in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the melted butter until well combined.
• Divide the mixture between the wells of the pan and press down into an even layer. Bake for 5 minutes and let cool. Lower oven temperature to 325 degrees.
• Beat together the cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth and creamy. Stir in the vanilla and then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
• Remove about 1/2 cup of the filling and transfer to a small bowl. Add the peppermint extract and red food coloring and mix until well combined.
• Gently fold the red batter into the regular batter once or twice until streaked throughout. Use a small ice cream scoop or spoon to divide the cheesecake batter evenly between each well.
• Bake in a 325 degree F oven for 13-15 minutes until centers are just set. Remove from the oven and let cool completely. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours and up to overnight.
• Melt the white chocolate in the microwave for 30 second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth. Alternatively melt in a double boiler. Transfer to a squeeze bottle or piping bag fitted with a small tip and pipe out handles in a "C" shape onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for about 5 minutes to harden.
• Remove the cheesecakes from the pan and peel away the liners. Insert a white chocolate handle into each and then garnish with a dollop of whipped topping, mini marshmallows and crushed up candy canes before serving.

PEPPERMINT MOCHA CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Cupcakes Preheat oven to 350F Add flour, cocoa, sugar, baking soda, instant coffee and salt and mix together. Add butter, eggs and vanilla and combine. Add half of coffee and mix or beat for 20sec. Add remaining coffee and mix until smooth. Fold in chopped candies. Divide into cupcake tins and bake 18 -22 minutes until done and a toothpick inserted comes out clean or without batter (may have melted candy). Peppermint Buttercream Add butter and shortening and cream together. Add sugar and cream and beat until smooth. Only add a little cream to start and then add as necessary to get the right consistency. Add extract to achieve level of peppermint you want. When cupcakes are cool top with buttercream. Chocolate Melt 3 oz of bakers chocolate and either drizzle over or add a little bit of cream to make glossy and smooth and then drizzle over peppermint buttercream.