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Easy Peppermint Bark Recipe
This homemade peppermint bark recipe features rich layers of dark and white chocolate topped with peppermint crumbles and is made with just 4 ingredients!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 16 pieces
Calories: 192 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10 ounces dark chocolate melting wafers
- 10 ounces white chocolate melting wafers
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup Crushed candy canes
Instructions
- To Prep: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between, until melted and smooth. Sift the smallest of the candy cane crumbles into the melted chocolate and stir to mix.
- Scoop or pour the melted chocolate onto the parchment and spread with a spatula into an even layer. Allow to harden completely before making the next layer.
- Add the white chocolate bark to a separate heatproof bowl and heat using the same process as the semi-sweet chocolate. Once melted and smooth, stir in the peppermint extract into the white chocolate mixture.
- Pour or scoop the white chocolate on top of the dark chocolate layer and spread until all of the dark chocolate is covered.
- Sprinkle the remaining peppermint pieces on top of the white chocolate layer and allow to harden completely before cutting the bark into squares.
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Notes
- Nutrition information is an estimate only and will vary with exact ingredients used and serving size.
- Prep Tips:
- Yield - The exact number of pieces you'll get depends on how large you cut the squares. We cut our peppermint bark into rectangles that are about 2x3 inches and we got 16 pieces total.
- Melting - The easiest way to prepare the chocolate is in the microwave because it only takes a few minutes to melt. However, if you don't have a microwave you can also melt the chocolate in a double boiler on the stovetop.
- Thickness - We made our layers about 1/8" thick so that the peppermint bark itself is between 1/4 - 1/2" thick.
- Flavor - For an intense peppermint flavor, you can double the amount of peppermint extract used, for up to 1 teaspoon total. You can also increase the amount of crushed candy cane pieces on top of the bark for more minty crunch.
- Storage - You can store peppermint bark for up to 3 weeks in an airtight container at room temperature. Be sure to store it away from any heat or light sources to prevent melted. It does not require refrigeration.
Nutrition Information
Calories
192kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
35mg
(1%)
Potassium
163mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
7IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.