Peppermint Humbugs Recipe | Cook the Book

With all of the fantastic food happenings in the world of Harry Potter, one might assume that meals aren't capped off with a run of the mill after-dinner mint. Instead, the breath freshener of choice with the Hogwarts set are these Peppermint Humbugs. And making these Potter-centric candies at home might just be the most fun-filled project in Dinah Buchholz's The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook. These vibrantly green, minty sweets are equal parts hard candy and taffy.

Rock Cakes for Harry Potter

These Rock Cakes are much better than Hagrid's which are similar in texture to actual rocks. Harry Potter would definitely approve of these raisin-filled drop biscuits.

Chicken and Mushroom Pies for Harry Potter

A classic British savory pie in miniature form, these individual Chicken and Mushroom Pies are the epitome of comfort. Inside a perfectly flaky crust is a luscious chicken and mushroom filling that totally satisfies.

Honey and Peanut Butter Swirl Marshmallows

These Honey and Peanut Butter Swirl Marshmallows are next level delicious. Making homemade marshmallows is a lot easier than you'd think.

Boozy Caramel Bonbons

These bonbons are made with 58% couverture chocolate and filled with a boozy, vanilla caramel that runs when you bite into it. A tiny pinch of sea salt makes all of the flavors sing.

DIY Pudding Pops

Few desserts are both rich and refreshing at the same time, but that's what pudding pops do best. They're as creamy as top-notch soft-serve, but light enough to feel just a little bracing on a hot summer's day. In fact, they turn out particularly nice with skim milk, which gives the pops an icy quality that I absolutely adore. If you like, dip 'em in melted chocolate cut with coconut oil to make a quick Klondike Bar–like treat.

White Chocolate and Raspberry Frozen Mousse Bombes

If you're ever in the mood to put together a fancy dessert at home, mousse bombes are a fantastic way to go. They satisfy my craving for many things at once; a little cake, a little frozen mousse, and a surprise bit of fresh fruit, jelly, or nuts. Best of all, they have a gorgeous, smooth shell of chocolate that looks as beautiful as it tastes, giving you the dramatic payoff of a plated dessert with just a little effort.

Chocolate-Coated Caramel Honeycomb With Salted Peanuts

Honeycomb is a delicious aerated caramel candy made with sugar, corn syrup, and baking soda. It's quick to make and totally addictive, especially when coated with chocolate and salted peanuts. Here's how to make it.

DIY Fudgsicles

Made with Dutched cocoa powder, these homemade Fudgsicles have an even deeper chocolate flavor than the original. Balanced by the butterscotch-y sweetness of brown sugar, they're especially refreshing and intense on a hot summer's day.

Healthy & Delicious: Homemade Peppermint Patties

When I'm jonesing for chocolate and my only options come from a cornerstore candy display, I immediately search out the York Peppermint Patties. At 140 calories and 2.5 grams of fat per pop, they're a good bit lighter than almost any other commercially available chocolate bar. Plus, they're delicious and make your breath smell way better than a Snickers.