Peppermint Bark
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Get ready to indulge in the festive delight of peppermint bark! With just five simple ingredients, this classic Christmas treat is a breeze to prepare. Enjoy two decadent layers of creamy white and rich semisweet chocolates, infused with refreshing peppermint extract, and topped off with crushed candy canes for that perfect holiday crunch.
Looking for the perfect holiday treat? Look no further! This peppermint bark is one of the simplest yet most addictive treats I whip up every holiday season. I’ve been making at least four to five batches each year, and trust me, it’s dangerously delicious!
While there are countless recipes for homemade peppermint bark out there, this one stands out as my all-time favorite. With its delightful two layers, real chocolate, and easy scalability, it’s hard to resist. Want to make more? Just double or triple the ingredients and use a larger baking sheet. Here’s my top dessert tip: you’ll never regret making a triple batch! It’s perfect for gift-giving or indulging in your own sweet cravings.
So grab your chocolate and peppermint, and let’s make this holiday season a bit more festive!
Ingredients
For the ingredient measurements and the entire recipe, be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the blog post where the recipe card is located.
- Chocolate: You need semisweet and white chocolate. Be sure to use baking bars and not chocolate chips. They don’t melt as smoothly.
- Oil: This helps the chocolate melt smoothly.
- Peppermint extract: Adds a lovely minty flavor to all layers of the bark.
- Candy canes: Crushed candy canes add texture and more minty flavor to the bark.
Step by Step Directions
For the full recipe instructions, scroll down to the bottom of the blog post to the recipe card.
- Melt the semisweet chocolate and spread it over parchment paper on a baking sheet. Refrigerate until bark is set.
- Melt white chocolate and spread it over the semisweet chocolate. Top with crushed candy canes. Refrigerate until set.
- Break the bark into small pieces.
Tips For Success
- Ever wonder why we add oil to melted chocolate? It’s all about that perfect consistency! The oil helps thin out the chocolate, making it super easy to pour and spread. Plus, it keeps the finished chocolate nice and soft, ensuring it doesn’t turn crumbly or hard.
- You can double or even triple this recipe with ease. Just remember to increase all the ingredients accordingly. Make sure to use a larger lined baking sheet to accommodate the extra volume. Follow the same instructions as before, and maintain the same setting times.
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Peppermint Bark
Ingredients
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, roughly chopped
- 8 ounces white chocolate, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon oil, divided
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract, divided
- 4 candy canes, crushed
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Add the chopped semi-sweet chocolate and ½ teaspoon of oil to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30 second increments, stirring well after each increment, until completely melted and smooth. Stir in ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract.
- Pour the melted chocolate onto the parchment paper or silicone baking mat and spread it around into one even layer.
- Transfer the baking sheet with the semi-sweet chocolate to the refrigerator to chill for 20 minutes, or until just set.
- When the semi-sweet chocolate is set, place the chopped white chocolate and remaining ½ teaspoon of oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring well after each increment, until completely melted and smooth. Stir in the remaining ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Pour the slightly cooled white chocolate on top of the semi-sweet chocolate and spread it around into one even layer.
- Sprinkle the crushed candy canes on top, then transfer to the refrigerator for 45 minutes or until the white chocolate layer is fully chilled and set.
- Break or slice into pieces, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition
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