Peppermint bark is the classic holiday treat that everyone loves. Smooth, sweet chocolate combines with cool peppermint to make a delightful homemade candy that people just can't get enough of.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Chill Time1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr5 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12servings
Calories: 372kcal
Ingredients
12ounceswhite chocolatechopped or chips
16ouncessemi sweet or dark chocolatechopped or chips
1/2teaspoonpeppermint extractdivided
Topping: 10 mini candy canescrushed, about 2-3 tablespoons worth
Instructions
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the white chocolate and the semi-sweet chocolate into two separate glass bowls. Add 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract to each bowl. Place the dark chocolate in the microwave and heat 90 seconds, as 50% power, do NOT heat at full power. Stir and heat an additional 30 seconds at 50% power. Stir again until smooth. Pour the chocolate onto the parchment lined baking sheet and use a spatula to spread it across the paper.
Repeat the melting process with the white chocolate. Spoon the melted white chocolate over the dark chocolate. Use a knife or the edge of the spatula to lightly swirl the chocolates together. Sprinkle with the crushed candy canes. Refrigerate until firm. Use a knife to cut the bark into pieces. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Enjoy!
Notes
Swirling the chocolates together not only looks pretty, but it helps hold together the different chocolates when you are cutting the bark into pieces.