Introduction
Peppermint bark is the ultimate edible gift. It’s incredibly easy to make in large batches, looks festive, and the combination of cool peppermint and rich chocolate is universally loved. This layered version uses good quality white and dark chocolate for a snap that rivals the expensive tins from fancy stores.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Only 4 Ingredients: Simple, high-quality ingredients shine here.
- No-Bake: Save your oven space for the main meal.
- Perfect Gift: Breaks beautifully into shards for gift bags.
- Great Crunch: The crushed candy canes add texture and flavor.
- Quick to Make: Ready in under an hour (mostly chilling time).
Ingredients
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips (or high-quality bars)
- 12 oz white chocolate chips (or high-quality bars)
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, divided
- 3/4 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate in the microwave (30-second bursts). Stir in 1/4 tsp peppermint extract.
- Spread dark chocolate thinly on the parchment. Chill 15 minutes until set.
- Melt the white chocolate. Stir in remaining 1/4 tsp extract.
- Spread white chocolate quickly over the set dark chocolate.
- Immediately sprinkle crushed candy canes on top, pressing gently.
- Chill until completely firm (about 20 mins). Break into shards.
Tips
Dry your candy canes completely if you crushed them yourself; sticky candy creates a chewy mess. Use high-quality chocolate (like Ghirardelli) for the best melt and shine.