Though I’m not a candy person, there’s something about York Peppermint Patties that gets me every time. Somehow, that vapor of mint in my mouth expels the notion that I’m eating something that isn’t ...

Sure, cookies reign supreme during the holidays. But maybe it’s time to break with tradition. Maybe it’s time to make something totally unexpected yet equally as festive. Like this recipe for ...

Editor's note: Originally published December 2021. Updated December 2025. I spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Much of that time I’m by myself, cooking for others. My husband is a well-meaning helper ...

When we eat a York peppermint patty, we get the sensation... That they'd be delicious transformed into a holiday cookie. So we did. The result is a simple drop cookie that is simultaneously delicate ...

Don’t know how to bake? Don’t even have an oven? That doesn’t mean you can’t make gift-worthy holiday treats. The following recipes rely on store-bought candy, frozen cheesecake, melted chocolate, and ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. PEPPERMINT PATTIES Yield: About 8 to 9 dozen candies 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 tablespoon peppermint extract ...