Peppermint Bark Chocolate Treat (Printable version)
A festive blend of rich chocolate layers and cool peppermint, ideal for gifting or holiday indulgence.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chocolate Layers
01 - 7 oz semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped
02 - 7 oz white chocolate, chopped
→ Peppermint
03 - 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy canes or hard peppermint candies (6–8 pieces)
04 - 1/2 tsp peppermint extract (optional)
# How to Prepare:
01 - Line a 9x13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Melt the semisweet or dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
03 - Pour the melted dark chocolate onto the prepared sheet and spread evenly to about 1/4 inch thickness. Refrigerate for 15 minutes until just set.
04 - Melt the white chocolate using the same method. Stir in peppermint extract if using.
05 - Pour the melted white chocolate over the set dark chocolate layer and spread gently to cover evenly.
06 - Immediately sprinkle crushed peppermint candies evenly over the white chocolate, pressing gently with parchment paper if needed.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until fully set.
08 - Break the bark into pieces and store in an airtight container at cool room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- It tastes expensive but costs almost nothing and takes less time than a trip to the bakery.
- You can make it with ingredients already sitting in your pantry during the holidays.
- The crackling sound of peppermint breaking under your teeth never gets old.
02 -
- Don't skip the parchment paper; regular wax paper will stick to the chocolate and ruin your whole evening.
- The peppermint must go on while the white chocolate is still soft, or it'll slide right off like it never wanted to be there.
- Room temperature storage means a cool kitchen counter, not next to the stove; warm chocolate bark turns sad and greasy.
03 -
- Crush your candies and set them nearby before you start melting anything—once you pour that white chocolate down, you're on a timer and multitasking becomes your only option.
- If you mess up the spreading and one layer cracks or looks uneven, just keep going; the peppermint will hide most sins, and imperfection tastes exactly the same as perfection.