Peppermint Bark Recipe

A gift tin full of peppermint bark made with crushed candy canes.

This recipe for classic peppermint bark is layers of white and dark chocolate topped with crushed candy canes. A holiday favorite that's quick to make and perfect for parties and gift giving.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword peppermint bark

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Chill Time 30 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings

Calories 276kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips or chopped semi sweet chocolate
16 ounces white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
3/4 cup crushed candy canes

Instructions

Place the semisweet chocolate chips in a medium bowl and microwave for 30 second increments until melted. Stir until smooth.
Spread the chocolate into a roughly 9″x 13″ rectangle on a piece of parchment paper. Place the chocolate in the fridge for 15 minutes to set.
Place the white chocolate chips in a medium bowl and microwave for 30 second increments until melted. Add the peppermint extract and stir until smooth.
Spread the white chocolate over the semisweet chocolate layer. Top with candy canes. Let harden in the fridge for about 20 minutes, then break into pieces and serve.

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