Snowflake Peppermint Bark
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Snowflake Peppermint Bark
Description
This recipe for Snowflake Peppermint Bark involves melting quality dark chocolate over a double boiler and spooning it into snowflake-shaped cookie cutters placed on parchment paper. After sprinkling crushed candy canes or peppermint chips on top, the bark is allowed to cool and harden. Then, the process is repeated with white chocolate after carefully rinsing and drying the bowl to prevent any water from contaminating the chocolate.
The bark delivers a crisp, firm chocolate base with the vibrant peppermint crunch on top. The snowflake shapes add a seasonal touch, making it especially suitable for winter holidays. The alternating layers of dark and white chocolate provide a balance of rich and creamy chocolate tastes complemented by the cool peppermint candy.
Handling the chocolate gently and ensuring the bowls are dry between uses helps prevent seizing and preserves the smooth texture needed to fill the delicate cookie cutters properly. Once set, the bark can be removed from the molds and enjoyed immediately or stored for later.
Ingredients
- 5 oz dark chocolate quality
- 8 oz white chocolate quality
- candy cane for topping, or "pepprmint chips"
- 5 snowflake cookie cutters
Instructions
- Bring a small pot or saucepan of water to a light boil and top with a glass pyrex bowl. Remove from heat and add chocolate, stirring constantly. In a few minutes you'll have hot melty goodness ready to add to your cookie cutters.
- Prep your workspace by laying down a sheet of wax or parchment paper so that the chocolate won't stick. Arrange your cookie cutters on the paper and spoon melted dark chocolate into each shape.
- A few spoonfuls for each should fill each about half-way. Tapping your spoon in the center of the shape will help distribute it evenly.
- Next add a little sprinkle of crushed candy cane or peppermint chips and allow candy to cool.
- While you wait for your dark chocolate to harden, rinse your glass bowl with hot water and allow it to dry. Water messes up the candy-making process so don't skip this step. Same goes for the white chocolate, if you rush into the next step you're going to have a hot mess on your hands.
- Once the dark chocolate is solid, move on to the white chocolate layer. Spoon it to fill the cookie cutters and tap gently on your counter-top to distribute the chocolate evenly. Top with more crushed peppermint and allow to cool. WOOT! You totally just made candy!
Notes
- Use quality chocolate for best taste and texture.
- Ensure bowls and utensils are completely dry between melting dark and white chocolate to avoid ruining the chocolate.
- Crush candy canes finely for an even peppermint crunch on top.
- Adjust amount of peppermint chips or crushed candy cane to taste.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 5snowflakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 414 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 414kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 46mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 332mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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