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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This sweet treat combines the ease of packaged cookie mix, the cooling sweetness of a peppermint patty and a drizzle of white chocolate ganache for a confection that looks fancy and complicated but ...