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Peppermint Bark Recipe

This peppermint bark recipe requires just a few ingredients to make this holiday classic. Top with crushed candy canes, toffee bits, or nuts!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Refrigerate1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 10 ounce Ghirardelli semi-sweet, or milk melting wafers
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract, divided
  • 10 ounce Ghirardelli white melting wafers
  • 25 peppermint candies, crushed, divided

Instructions

  • Line a large jelly roll pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt semi-sweet melting chocolates by stirring constantly until all melted. Remove from heat and stir in ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract. Pour onto prepared jelly roll pan and refrigerate.
  • Do the same with the white melting chocolates, by adding to a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until melted. Remove from heat and pour in the remaining peppermint extract.
  • Remove the pan from the refrigerator and pour white chocolate over the semi-sweet chocolate.
  • Sprinkle on crushed candy canes and gently press in. Refrigerate until completely hardened (about 1 hour).
  • When ready to serve, remove from the pan and break into small pieces.

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Notes

STORE this best peppermint bark in an airtight container at room temperature. It is best when used within 2 weeks, but can last longer.
FREEZE. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and again with foil and store for several months in the freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg