Peppermint Bark
A classic holiday treat combining silky white chocolate, rich semi-sweet chocolate, and crunchy candy cane pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 105 minutes
- Yield: 24 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped and divided
- 6 ounces semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil or coconut oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, divided
- 2 to 3 regular-size candy canes, crushed
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Combine 6 ounces of white chocolate with 1/2 teaspoon of oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat until melted and smooth, then stir in 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract.
- Pour this white chocolate into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Melt 6 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate with the remaining oil. Stir in the remaining peppermint extract, pour over the chilled layer, and refrigerate for another 10 to 15 minutes.
- Melt the remaining white chocolate with oil and pour over the previous layers. Sprinkle the crushed candy canes on top and gently press them in.
- Refrigerate until completely set, about 1 hour. Cut or break into pieces.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. For freezing, place in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe container with parchment between layers. Freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: peppermint, chocolate, bark, holiday, dessert, candy
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