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Peppermint Bark

Homemade peppermint bark recipe is easy, delicious, and it only requires 4 ingredients! This old-fashioned Christmas treat is always a hit!
Prep Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, mint chocolate, peppermint, peppermint bark
Author: Kasey Schwartz

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces good-quality semisweet chocolate chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
  • 1 pound good-quality white chocolate chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 candy canes or 12 round hard peppermint candies crushed

Instructions

  • Place the semisweet chocolate chips in a medium bowl and microwave in 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 in 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.