5 from 15 votes
Peppermint Bark
Peppermint Bark layers melted dark chocolate with white chocolate flavored with peppermint extract and finishes with crushed peppermint candies. This confection offers a contrast of bittersweet and creamy flavors with a crunchy peppermint topping. Cooling the layered chocolate melts hardens it into a solid bark that breaks into pieces and can be served as a festive treat.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
24
servings
Calories:
331 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 30 peppermint candies , crushed
- 1 1/2 pounds dark chocolate semi-sweet
- 1 1/2 pounds white chocolate
- 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper and melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second increments in a glass bowl until fully melted (stirring each time, about 90 seconds).
- Pour the dark chocolate onto the baking pan and spread, then melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second increments until fully melted then add in the peppermint extract.
- Pour the white chocolate chips over dark chocolate chips carefully and evenly, then top with the crushed candies, pushing them in slightly before cooling the pan in the refrigerator until fully hardened (about 30 minutes).
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Notes
- Use either chocolate chips or melting chocolate for easier melting.
- Press crushed peppermint candies lightly into the white chocolate while still warm for better adhesion.
- Cool the bark in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to ensure it hardens fully before breaking.
- Microwaving in 30-second increments with stirring helps prevent chocolate from burning.
Nutrition Information
Calories
331kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
55mg
(2%)
Potassium
260mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
30g
(60%)
Vitamin A
10IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
142mg
(14%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 331kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.