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 ...

*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 ...

Combine 2 cups milk, chocolate, and pinch of salt in heavy large saucepan. Whisk gently over medium heat until chocolate melts. Whisk in remaining 2 cups milk. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill ...

Twix, Mounds, Baby Ruth, Snickers, Peppermint Patties, candy corn and more. After the jack-o’-lantern and costumes, it would seem the thing that best defines Halloween is the candy — all that trick-or ...