Easy Peppermint Bark
This Easy Peppermint Bark is a holiday treat that combines rich, velvety chocolate with a refreshing burst of peppermint. In just 15 minutes of prep, you’ll layer smooth dark chocolate and creamy white chocolate, then sprinkle it with crushed candy canes for a festive crunch.
Ingredients
- 8 oz quality dark chocolate bars*, chopped into small pieces
- 8 oz quality white chocolate bars*, chopped into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon shortening like Crisco
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract not “mint” extract
- ⅓ cup crushed candy cane pieces divided
Instructions
- Line an 8×8" baking pan with wax paper. Set aside.
- Place chopped dark chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds. Remove from microwave and stir very well. Return to microwave and heat for 15-second intervals (stirring well between each) until chocolate is completely melted.
- Spread melted dark chocolate evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking pan. Set aside (do not refrigerate) and prepare your white chocolate layer.
- Place your chopped white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds. Remove from microwave and stir well. Return to microwave and heat for 15-second intervals (stirring well between each) until white chocolate is completely melted.
- Once white chocolate is melted, place teaspoon of shortening in a small microwave-safe dish and heat until melted (this will only take several seconds). Add peppermint extract and stir well.
- Add peppermint/shortening mixture to white chocolate and stir well. Add ¼ cup of crushed candy canes to the white chocolate and gently fold in until evenly distributed.
- Spread white chocolate evenly (and gently, in case chocolate has not completely set) over dark chocolate layer.
- Immediately sprinkle white chocolate layer with remaining candy cane pieces.
- Allow peppermint bark to harden completely at room temperature before cutting/breaking into pieces and enjoying. This will take several hours at room temperature. I do not recommend refrigerating.
Nutrition
Calories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 91mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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