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

Peppermint bark is a classic holiday treat that combines the rich, creamy flavor of white chocolate with the refreshing taste of peppermint. It's a perfect blend of sweet and minty, and it's an easy and fun recipe to make for the holiday season. Whether you're looking for a delicious homemade gift to give to friends and family or a festive treat to serve at your holiday parties, peppermint bark is sure to be a hit. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a ...

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Ingredients

  • 30 crushed peppermint hard candies, divided
  • 1 ½ pounds milk chocolate candy, coarsely chopped
  • 1 ½ pounds white chocolate, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon oil-based peppermint flavoring, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 24

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Spread 1/3 of the peppermint candy over a 9x13-inch baking pan lined with wax paper.
  • Melt the milk chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, just until melted.
  • Pour the melted chocolate over peppermint candy in the prepared pan. Sprinkle another 1/3 of the candy on top of the milk chocolate. Refrigerate until the chocolate hardens, about 30 minutes.
  • Melt the white chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Stir in the oil-based peppermint flavoring.
  • Pour the white chocolate over the milk chocolate, then spread the remaining 1/3 peppermint candy on top. Refrigerate until the white chocolate hardens, about 30 minutes.
  • Cut or break into pieces to serve.
  • Serve and enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    330 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 45mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 37g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 98mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 81mg