Description
A festive and delicious Peppermint Bark made with layers of melted dark and white chocolate mixed with crushed candy canes, perfect for holiday treats or gifts.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Layers
- 18 ounces dark chocolate chips (can use semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips)
- 18 ounces white chocolate chips
Candy Topping
- ½ cup crushed candy canes or hard peppermint candies
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Melt Dark Chocolate: Place dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe dish. Heat for 45 seconds, then stir. Continue heating in 10-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Melt White Chocolate and Mix Peppermint: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips using the same microwave method. Once melted, stir in ¼ cup of the crushed peppermint candies until evenly combined.
- Layer Dark Chocolate: Pour the melted dark chocolate onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and spread it evenly to about ¼ inch thickness using a spatula.
- Layer White Chocolate: Carefully pour the white chocolate mixture on top of the dark chocolate layer and spread it evenly without mixing the two layers.
- Add Topping and Chill: Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of crushed peppermint candies evenly over the white chocolate layer. Refrigerate the entire bark for 10 minutes or until fully set and hard.
- Cut into Pieces: Once hardened, use a sharp knife to cut the peppermint bark into small, bite-sized pieces for serving or gifting.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor and smooth texture.
- Allow the chocolate to cool slightly before spreading to avoid mixing layers together.
- Crush candy canes finely for an even distribution and pleasant crunch.
- Store peppermint bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- For a festive touch, add colored sprinkles or edible glitter on top with the peppermint candies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 35g)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
