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Four pieces of peppermint bark stacked on top of each other.
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Peppermint Bark

This Homemade Peppermint Bark recipe is easy and delicious, and it only requires 4 ingredients! This old-fashioned Christmas treat is always a hit!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time24 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, mint chocolate, peppermint, peppermint bark
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 369kcal

Equipment

  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-Safe Bowls

Ingredients

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 2mg