“Lola” Hooper, owner of LolaCookies.com has put together a four-part video recipe on making Milk Chocolate Peppermint Bark. She is an award-winning baker who has a small shop in Leesburg, Virginia. Take some time to enjoy her Peppermint Bark recipe below. You can also get a full listing of her video recipes by visiting Monkey See or Google Video

Today I discovered an interesting recipe in a book by Nancy Baggett. It combines chocolate chips, chocolate cookie dough, and peppermint candy into a seemingly delicious treat. The All-American Cookie Book is available for purchase through Amazon and has a 4.5 out of 5 star rating there, so the recipes must be absolutely wonderful.

There is a nice selection of peppermint candy Christmas ornaments available at Amazon.  They include everything from a peppermint candy reindeer to Ghirardelli peppermint bark filled ornaments. Any of these would add some real personality to your Christmas tree this year.

update: I have just discovered a site that has directions for making your own peppermint candy Christmas ornaments. Give them a visit and also listen to some of their Christmas music. Nothing brightens up a mood like some good old time Christmas music. Warning: turn your speakers down because the music starts automatically.

Tonight I came across a wonderful recipe for peppermint marshmallows. They are easy to make and quite tasty. Package them as part of your unique homemade holiday gifts. Even add a little food coloring and experiment in various colors.