How to Make 5-Ingredient Peppermint Bark - A Step-by-Step Guide

Peppermint bark is a classic holiday treat that combines the bright, refreshing flavor of peppermint with rich, creamy chocolate. While it may seem like a complicated confection to make at home, this 5-ingredient peppermint bark recipe is incredibly simple and foolproof. In just a few easy steps, you can create a batch of delicious peppermint bark to enjoy and share with loved ones during the festive season.

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces high-quality semisweet chocolate, broken into pieces
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract, divided
  • 8 ounces high-quality white chocolate, broken into pieces
  • 25 peppermint candies, crushed, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 1 1/4 pounds

  • Lightly grease a 9-inch square pan. Line the pan with waxed paper, smoothing out any wrinkles.
  • Combine semisweet chocolate and 1 teaspoon canola oil in the top of a double boiler over just barely simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat and stir in 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract.
  • Pour melted chocolate into the prepared pan, and spread evenly to cover the bottom. Sprinkle 1/2 of the crushed candy over the chocolate and refrigerate until completely hardened, about 1 hour.
  • Combine white chocolate and remaining 1 teaspoon canola oil in the top of a double boiler over just barely simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until white chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat and stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract.
  • Pour melted white chocolate into the pan, directly over the hardened chocolate layer; spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining crushed candy over top and gently press in. Refrigerate until completely hardened, about 1 hour.
  • Remove from the pan and break into small pieces to serve.
  • Nutrition

    190 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 17mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 32mg