# Peppermint Whoopie Pies This Classic Recipe is Filled with Crushed Candy Canes for the Holidays By M | Published 2015-12-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-canes References: [bakingbites](http://bakingbites.com/2015/12/baking-bites-for-craftsy-peppermint-whoopie-pies/) & [craftsy](http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2015/12/peppermint-whoopie-pies-recipe/) Lifestyle blog Baking Bites creatively transforms the classic recipe of whoopie pies into a seasonal version featuring crushed candy canes as well as peppermint extract to encompass the atmosphere and flavors of the colder season. These homemade whoopie pies are made using a slew of standard baking ingredients including sugar, eggs, cocoa powder, flour and oil to create the chocolate cake sponge. The cake is then topped with a refreshing [peppermint frosting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-peppermint-cookie) to create a sandwich. Then the icing is coated in crushed candy canes for added holiday color and flavor. Customizing [classic recipes for holiday seasons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-cookie-products) is a simple way brands can rebrand a food that is already well-establish as a favorite as a new product. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Holiday-themed Recipes:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include incorporating unique flavors and ingredients into traditional recipes to create seasonal versions. - **Customization in Food Branding:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in rebranding well-established favorite foods with a holiday twist to attract new consumers. - **Creative Baking Techniques:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in exploring creative ways to incorporate unique ingredients and flavors into baked goods. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in the food and beverage industry by creating seasonal versions of established products. - **Recipe Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunities arise in the recipe development industry by exploring new flavor combinations for traditional desserts. - **Holiday Baking Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in the holiday baking supplies industry by introducing new products that cater to seasonal baking trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holiday Cookie Line Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-cocoa-cookie.md) - [Limited-Edition Seasonal Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-cookies.md) - [Holiday-Themed Cookie Barks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-peppermint-cookie-bark.md) - [Peppermint-Flavored Baking Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-flavored-baking-chips.md) - [Peppermint Ice Cream Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-ice-cream-cookie.md) - [Festive Peppermint Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-brownies.md) - [Crispy Peppermint Cocoa Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thin-crispy-peppermint-cocoa-cookies.md) - [Fudgy Peppermint Chocolate Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-chocolate-cookies.md) - [Seasonal Soft-Baked Cookie Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betty-crocker-soft-baked-cookie-mix.md)