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Peppermint Bark (Small-Batch)

This small-batch recipe for homemade Peppermint Bark yields a thin, decadent and invigorating minty chocolate that is super easy to make. They're great for giving as gifts, or added to baking.

Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 100 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 oz dark chocolate chopped, or chips
  • 1 oz cacao chips (unsweetened chocolate chips)
  • 2 teaspoon coconut oil divided
  • 3 oz white chocolate chopped, or chips
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract divided; optional
  • 2 candy canes crushed

Instructions

Make the dark chocolate layer:
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  1. Add dark chocolate, cacao chips and 1 teaspoon coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring the chocolate until melted.
  3. Stir in ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract and transfer the chocolate mixture to a small baking tray (6.5" by 9.5"), spreading it in a thin, even layer.*Note: if the chocolate seizes, add in about 1 tablespoon of hot water to smooth the chocolate out.
  4. Place the tray into the fridge for 10 minutes to harden.
Make the white chocolate layer:
  1. In a separate bowl, add the white chocolate and 1 teaspoon coconut oil, heat in the same manner, until melted.
  2. Stir in ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract.*Note: if the chocolate seizes, add in about 1 tablespoon of hot water to smooth the chocolate out.
  3. Once the dark chocolate layer has set, transfer the white chocolate mixture to onto the dark chocolate layer and repeat, spreading it in a thin layer over top.
  4. Sprinkle crushed candy cane over the surface of the white chocolate layer.
  5. Place the bark into the fridge to harden and set.
  6. Once hardened, use a sharp knife to cut or snap off pieces.
  7. Place the chocolate peppermint bark into an airtight container in a cool, dark location for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information

Calories 100kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.003g Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 8mg (0%) Potassium 71mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 5IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.04mg (0%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 100

% Daily Value*

Calories 100kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.003g 0%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Potassium 71mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 5IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.04mg 0%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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