BRING ON THE Peppermint
Pioneer Woman|Holiday 2022
Ree made five new treats in her favorite holiday flavor.
KATE TROMBLY O'BRIEN
BRING ON THE Peppermint

If there's one thing that's guaranteed to get me in the holiday spirit, it's peppermint. In my Christmas movie last year, I played a bakery owner (in the fictional town of Peppermint Hollow!) who was known for her mint brownie bites. (Check out Candy Coated Christmas on discovery+ to see my peppermint dreams come true.) This year I have a whole new batch of minty treats to share, including a candy cane sheet cake and peppermint bark. I hope they make you feel merry and bright! -Ree

Chocolate-Candy Cane Sheet Cake 

Prep time: 30 min 

Total time: 1 hr 15 min 

Serves: 24

Preheat the oven to 350°. Line the bottom of a 13-by-18-inch rimmed baking sheet or a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.

2 For the cake: Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Heat the butter and cocoa powder in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking, until melted and smooth, about 2 minutes. Carefully add the boiling water, allow it to bubble for a moment, then remove from the heat. Add to the flour mixture and stir until smooth, about 1 minute. Let cool 5 minutes.

3 Whisk together the milk, peppermint extract and eggs in a large bowl. Stir the milk mixture into the batter and mix until smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap the pan firmly on the counter a few times to remove any air bubbles.

4 Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean and the top springs back when gently pressed, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely in the pan, about 20 minutes.

This story is from the Holiday 2022 edition of Pioneer Woman.

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