5 from 42 votes
Snowflake Peppermint Bark
Snowflake Peppermint Bark features layers of quality dark and white chocolate shaped into snowflake forms using cookie cutters. Crushed candy canes or peppermint chips add a minty crunch topping each piece. The bark sets on parchment paper and offers a combination of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint flavors, making it a holiday treat with festive shapes and texture.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
5
snowflakes
Calories:
414 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
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!
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 snowflakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 414
% 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.