I’ve made no secret of the fact that I once worked for Starbucks but a little-known story that I’m sharing JUST WITH Y’ALL for today (feel special yet?!) is that the first time I tried a peppermint mocha I almost died of happiness. I know how to make a mean white chocolate mocha, gingerbread latter, or eggnog steamer, but that doesn’t mean those are my go-to drinks. I like things a little less sweet, a little more coffee-y. Basically I’m that annoying person who really loves the flavor of coffee and tries to pick out all of the flavor notes in a cup.
I know. But wait! Because I DO love a great peppermint mocha!
I remember my first Christmas as a newlywed my husband and I both worked for Starbucks and both were responsible for setting up our respective stores for the big Christmas reveal. Y’all, those are some late nights, I’ll tell you that. I think I slept a total of 2 hours before getting up to go run some errands and then head back to work, so obviously that meant I needed extra shots of espresso that day. I chose, rather than to just drink it straight or via a cup of brewed coffee, to add about 5 shots of espresso to my peppermint mocha.
And let’s just say there’s a reason why I’ve never done that again. Holy jitters batman!
But this cake – you guys, this cake is one that’s just perfect to make for good friends. You can wrap the jars in pretty ribbon and serve them all together, or go ahead and throw the lid on for a wintertime picnic. Double the recipe if you’re needing more, or feel free to use smaller jars and adjust the cooking time as needed.
All I’m saying is that food in jars is just SO in right now – go ahead and jump on that bandwagon, mmmK? 😉
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I love to make pumpkin pie! A close second is homemade dog treats for our four-legged friends!
Peanut Blossom Cookies!
Gingerbread houses, Christmas cookies and homemade peppermint taffy!
My FAVE holiday dish to make has been my famous Raw Pumpkin Pie! 🙂
Definitely my grandmas candied pecans!
I love making my mom’s bonbon recipe! PB, Rice Krispies, and powdered sugar mixed together, rolled into a ball, and dipped in chocolate. What’s not to like?!
I always fawn over making 7-layer magic bars. Those just scream HOLIDAY to me!
Also – I love these these cakes in jars!!
Gluten-free chocolate cake balls for my dad!
My favorite thing to make is pfferneuse cookies or Christmas jello (layered red, white, green jello in a Christmas tree mold).
Love making the side dishes, the traditional, and finding something new.
I love it all!! Seriously couldn’t pick a favorite. But this year–I’m pretty set on trying some new things! Like this! 🙂
I love making caramels to give as gifts and cranberry sauce as an accompaniment to almost every winter season meal.
I love making all the traditional Christmas cookies that I always made with my Mom and Grandma. I live across the country from them now, so making sugar cookies and chocolate thumbprints remind me of being closer to them 🙂
Oh, so yummy! Love this, Heather! 🙂
Thanks girl! I have to be honest, I ate way too many jars 😉
I have a recipe for peppermint cherry tassies that I’ve made every year for the past 5 years… it’s become a tradition for my husband and I! He’s a pro at crushing the peppermint. 😉 THIS recipe for peppermint mocha jar cake looks OUT OF THIS world as well!
These cakes look absolutely addictive, and dangerously easy! What a great dessert, Heather! Thanks for the fab giveaway too. I love to bake my soft ginger cookies!
Looking forward to baking 20+ kind of cookies and candies…and your recipe for flourless peppermint mocha cakes!
These look delicious! I love flourless chocolate cake. 🙂
I love peppermint mocha:) So glad we met in “real life” Makes reading your blog so much fun!
Those are so cute with the peppermint white chocolate bars on top!
I love making pumpkin spice cookies and also traditional cut-out cookies with frosting – yum! Also, this cake looks delish. Yay for flourless!
I love making fun appetizers for the holidays! They’re always a hit while people wait for dinner or at cocktail parties and since you can make a few different kinds there’s something for everyone.
I think I’ll make this for a date night in after our girls go to bed. Can’t wait! Thanks, Heather!
I too am a coffee nut especially once I discovered the almighty ESPRESSO. Coffee and cake?!?! Exciting!
I love baking my favorite ginger molasses cookies!
Starbucks’ PMs are a bit much for me, but homemade? Whoooo-eeee, now we’re talking! And those jar-cakes look like the perfect accompaniment. 🙂
i love making gingerbread houses, does that count? hehe love this and YOU
I always get excited to make my G-Free Vegan Stuffing!