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Peppermint Bark

Peppermint bark is one of the sweetest Christmas treats there is! Crushed candy canes dot a blend of white and semi sweet chocolate for that festive mint chocolate flavor. They are the perfect no bake treat for gifting.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time14 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 pieces
Calories: 221kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 10 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 10 oz white chocolate bark
  • 1-2 teaspoons oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy or candy canes
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Instructions

  • Start by adding some parchment paper to a baking sheet that’s about 14” long.
  • Add the semi-sweet chocolate to a microwave safe measuring pitcher, add 1 teaspoon of oil and heat for 1 minute.
    10 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1-2 teaspoons oil
  • Remove and stir, if not fully melted, reheat for 30 seconds at a time until fully melted.
  • Once melted, sift the smallest candy crumbs into the chocolate and stir to mix.
    1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy
  • Pour the chocolate onto the parchment and spread it to fill most of pan. Make sure it’s even.
  • Let the chocolate cool until mostly hardened.
  • Add the white chocolate to a microwave safe measuring pitcher, add 1 teaspoon of oil and heat for 1 minute.
    10 oz white chocolate bark
  • Remove and stir, if not fully melted, reheat for 30 seconds at a time until fully melted.
  • Stir in the peppermint extract and mix.
    1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • Pour the white chocolate onto the dark chocolate and spread it to cover dark chocolate. Make sure it’s even.
  • Sprinkle the candy bit across the entire pan and let cool for at least 1 hour until it has hardened.
  • Cut the bark into squares and enjoy.

Notes

  • Be careful not to scorch the chocolate! It is done as soon as you can stir it so it is smooth. Overcooking the chocolate will cause it to seize up and is just not tasty!
  • Evenly spreading the chocolate is key.
  • To crush the peppermints, you can either rough chop them in a food processor or put them in a sealed bag and pound them with a meat mallet or crush them with a rolling pin.

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg