Peppermint Bark is an easy candy recipe made from dark and white chocolate and just the right amount of peppermint.
It's the perfect Christmas edible gift! Not sure if you have candy making abilities? Not to worry! This recipe is so easy, anyone can make it.
PEPPERMINT BARK
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Peppermint Bark is one of those sweet treats that everyone loves around Christmas time. What's not to love? Nothing says it's the holidays more than the combination of chocolate and peppermint. There are countless ways to make Peppermint Bark, but I'll explain how this simple candy recipe is fun and delicious.
How to make peppermint bark:
This peppermint bark recipe combines both white chocolate and either semi sweet or dark chocolate. Pure peppermint extract gives both chocolates the perfect amount of minty flavor. Then, various kinds of peppermint and chocolate candies not only make the top look pretty, but they add even more minty goodness!
First step is to line a baking sheet with parchment paper. You'll place your white chocolate and dark chocolate into seperate microwave safe bowls. To each, add just a quarter teaspoon of peppermint extract. A little extract goes a long way. You can always add more if you like your peppermint bark especially minty.
I recommend microwaving each bowl at half power for about a minute and a half, stirring, and then continue cooking in 30 second increments, stirring in between. Chocolate melts perfectly, but you must not rush it!
Once the chocolates are melted, you'll pour the chocolate layer down first and then the white chocolate layer on top. Want to be a rebel? Go ahead and do it the other way around. Then, take a butter knife and give them a swirl to make them pretty.
Before the chocolate sets, you'll want to cover it with whatever kind of chocolate and peppermint candies you can find.
How long does peppermint bark keep for?
Peppermint bark will last longer if you do a good job melting your chocolate. If you melt it just the right amount without going over board, it will last the longest.
I find that peppermint candies can sometimes get stale and sticky, so those might be what go bad first.
My best advise is to keep your homemade peppermint bark in an air tight container in the refrigerator or freezer. If you keep your house cold like we do, it will certainly last at room temperature, but if you want to give the peppermint bark as a gift and plan to make it ahead of time, keep it in the freezer. It should last several weeks.
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Peppermint Bark Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 ounces white chocolate (chopped or chips)
- 16 ounces semi sweet or dark chocolate (chopped or chips)
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (divided)
- crushed starlight candies (holiday M&Ms, peppermint Hershey Kisses, etc. for topping)
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the white chocolate and dark chocolate into separate microwave safe bowls (glass recommended). Add 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract to each.
- Microwave each bowl at 50% power for 90 seconds. Stir well, and continue heating at 50% power in 30 second increments while stirring in between until the chocolate has fully melted.
- Once both chocolates are fully melted, start by pouring the dark chocolate onto the parchment lined baking sheet. Then, pour the white chocolate on top. Using a butter knife or a spoon, swirl the two chocolates together until you're happy with the pattern. Top with candies.
- Allow to cool at room temperature. If your house is on the warmer side and the chocolate doesn't harden, you can refrigerate until firm.
- To cut, lift out using the parchment and transfer to a large cutting board. Use a large sharp knife and cut into chunks.
Kellie Hemmerly
My favorite holiday treat! I can't believe how easy this is to make.
Eden
We made this last year and it was so easy! Only a few ingredients and it turned out so good!
Julie Blanner
I love peppermint bark! This recipe looks super easy, and is already making me wish it was Christmas time!
Stephanie
This looked so good, I couldn't wait until the holidays to make it! Definitely going to be making this again!
Melissa
Yum - my favorite Christmas treat!