** I used Smashmallow brand marshmallows for these cookies in Candy Cane flavor. Feel free to use any marshmallow brand you would like. Peppermint/candy cane works best. If you can't find them ( I found them at Target, Whole Foods for cheapest. Amazon sells them for a lot more) you can use other brands. I believe Kraft Jet-Puffed has a peppermint flavor marshmallow, Trader Joe's also sells mini ones during the holidays. You can use regular vanilla marshmallows - just up the peppermint extract to 1 teaspoon from ½.