Peppermint Bark
Peppermint bark recipe! So easy & quick to make, & it makes a great gift! Layered dark & white chocolate, flavored with peppermint & crushed candy canes.
Servings: 12
Calories: 335kcal
Ingredients
- 4 peppermint candy canes (regular sized), approx.
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate
- a few drops peppermint oil
- 12 ounces white chocolate
Instructions
- Crush or finely chop the candy canes, and set aside.
- Break the semisweet chocolate into small pieces and melt all but 1 or 2 ounces in the microwave* in short, 30-second bursts, stirring, until only a few small lumps remain.
- Stir the melted chocolate until smooth, then stir in the remaining 1 or 2 ounces of unmelted chocolate until completely melted in.
- Stir in a few drops of peppermint oil and pour the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Smooth the bark into an even layer and allow it to cool until firm.**
- Break the white chocolate into small pieces and melt in the same manner as above.
- Stir in peppermint oil, pour over the dark chocolate, and smooth into an even layer.
- While the white chocolate is still wet, sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- When the bark is completely cool and hardened, break or cut it into smaller pieces.
Notes
*The chocolate can also be melted over a double boiler.
**Speed up the cooling process by putting the bark in the freezer for 10 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg