If a recipe asked for "mint extract"

dixee.deluxe

would that mean peppermint?

That seems like a pretty dumb question, huh? 

Tambcat

I think peppermint is what is usually in those mint extracts. I also have some oil-based extract that is peppermint.. so I would go with yes.

Patella1129

They are different.  Mint extract has a couple different mints in it (spearmint and peppermint I think).  Peppermint extract is just peppermint.  They taste different, but I think it would depend on the recipe to decide if you can substitute.  What are you making?

raynes

Yeah, what 'chu making?

 

I know I've seen both Peppermint and Spearmint extract at my grocery store, I think.  Maybe use whichever you prefer?  I don't think it would make a huge impact, especially if it's not the most dominant flavour.

dixee.deluxe

I only saw peppermint at the store, so I just bought that.  I prefer peppermint to spearment though.

I'll probably make these tonight.  I asked DH if I could make cookies for dinner.

https://chickensintheroad.com/cooking/chocolate-mint-snow-top-cookies/ 

Tambcat

Yum. Yeah, the peppermint will taste good in those.

Patella1129

Oh yeah, if it's chocolate then definitely go with peppermint.

raynes

Oh yummy.  H doesn't like chocolate/mint, but I love it, so I think that would mean a whole batch of cookies to myself.

dixee.deluxe

raynes:

Oh yummy.  H doesn't like chocolate/mint, but I love it, so I think that would mean a whole batch of cookies to myself.

Mine hates mint too!  So, these are all for me and DD.  Muahahaha....