Homemade Peppermint Bark Recipe
Forget the expensive William Sonoma version - this easy peppermint bark recipe will let you make your own in just minutes. Perfect for Christmas parties, gift-giving events, or just because, this homemade peppermint bark tastes even better than the original! And with only 4 ingredients needed, it's simple to whip up any time!
A recipe from
Maria Arnold
Ingredients
Yields 32 servings
Peppermint Bark
- 16 oz dark chocolate chips
- 16 oz white chocolate chips
- 45 g crushed candy canes (about 2 regular sized candy canes)
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- OR
- 13 drops food grade peppermint essential oil
Method
11 steps
- 1
PEPPERMINT BARK
- 2
Prep - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 3
Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler (or the microwave) and add half the peppermint (oil or extract). Mix until well combined.
- 4
Pour onto the lined baking tray and spread evenly until about 1/4 inch thick.
- 5
Place the pan into the refrigerator and allow to set until hard (about 15-30 minutes).
- 6
Melt the white chocolate in a double boiler (or the microwave).
- 7
Add the other half of the peppermint (oil or extract) and mix quickly.
- 8
Pour over dark chocolate and spread evenly until dark chocolate is covered.
- 9
Sprinkle crushed peppermints over melted white chocolate. Gently press candy into chocolate to help it stay put when broken later.
- 10
Place the peppermint bark back in the fridge and allow to set completely.
- 11
Once the chocolate is set, break it into bite-size pieces and store it in an air-tight container for up to a month.
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