Description
This Easy Peppermint Bark features a delightful blend of dark and white chocolates paired with crunchy candy canes, making it the perfect holiday treat. Simple to prepare, this bark is not only tasty but also visually appealing, making it a favorite for parties and gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz dark chocolate baking chips or bark
- 9 oz white chocolate baking chips or bark (ensure it’s without palm oil)
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 regular-sized candy canes
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt dark chocolate in the microwave at 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Spread melted dark chocolate evenly in the pan and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Crush candy canes in a zip-top bag until small pieces form.
- Melt white chocolate in the microwave at 30-second intervals, mix in peppermint extract.
- Pour melted white chocolate over the dark chocolate layer and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the white chocolate and press down lightly.
- Chill until firm (about 30 minutes). Break or cut into pieces.
Notes
Ensure chocolate does not come into contact with water to prevent seizing.
To achieve the best melt, chocolate should be at room temperature.
For a twist, consider using different flavored extracts or candies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg