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Peppermint Bark Recipe

This classic Peppermint Bark features a smooth semisweet chocolate base topped with creamy white chocolate and crunchy peppermint candy. It’s festive, refreshing, and perfect for gifting during the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 20
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 179
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces high-quality semisweet chocolate broken into pieces
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil divided
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract divided
  • 8 ounces high-quality white chocolate broken into pieces
  • 25 peppermint candies crushed, divided

Equipment

  • 9-inch square pan
  • Waxed paper
  • Double boiler (or heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water)
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring spoons
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. Prep the Pan: Lightly grease a 9-inch square pan and line it with waxed paper.
  2. Melt Dark Chocolate: Melt semisweet chocolate with 1 teaspoon canola oil over a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
  3. Add Peppermint: Remove from heat and stir in ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract.
  4. Create Bottom Layer: Spread melted chocolate evenly in the pan and top with half the crushed candy; refrigerate for 1 hour to harden.
  5. Melt White Chocolate: Melt white chocolate with remaining 1 teaspoon oil over a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
  6. Add Peppermint: Remove from heat and stir in the remaining ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract.
  7. Add Top Layer: Pour white chocolate over the hardened layer, spread evenly, and sprinkle with remaining crushed candy; refrigerate 1 hour.
  8. Serve: Remove from the pan and break into pieces to serve.