How to Make Easy Homemade Peppermint Bark
Peppermint bark is a sweet treat that is easy to make. Learn how to make peppermint bark with this simple recipe. Serve it during the holidays or give it as gifts.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 296kcal
Cost $12
Equipment
- Wax Paper
- 9x12-inch Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowls
- Rubber Spatula
- Kitchen Mallet
Ingredients
- 6 ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate
- 6 ounces White Chocolate
- 6 ounces Candy Canes
Instructions
Prep:
- Coarsely chop both of the chocolates, but keep them separated.
- Remove the plastic from the candy canes and crush in a zipper bag with a mallet or rolling pin.
- Pour the candy cane bits through a strainer to separate the larger pieces from the fine candy dust. Then keep the two separated in different bowls.
- Line the bottom and sides of a 9x12-inch cookie sheet with wax paper.
Instructions:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocoalte for 30 seconds at a time until completely melted and smooth.
- After each cycle, stir the chocolate well with a rubber spatula before placing back in the microwave.
- Take half of the peppermint dust and stir it in with the chocolate.
- Spread the melted chocolate mixture onto the lined baking sheet.
- Repeat the same melting steps with the white chocolate.
- After the white chocolate is melted, stir in the rest of the peppermint dust.
- Carefully spread the layer of white Chocolate on top of the Semi-Sweet Chocolate.
- Sprinkle the larger crushed candy cane pieces onto the white chocolate layer.
- Allow the chocolate to harden completely.
- Once it is set, use the mallet to break the bark into smaller, bite-size pieces.
- Stor in an airtight container in a dark cool place.