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Easy Christmas Peppermint Bark

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Easy Christmas Peppermint Bark recipe combines the sweetness of white and dark chocolate with a refreshing hint of peppermint, topped with crushed candy canes for a festive treat.


Ingredients

Scale

White Chocolate Layer:

    • 12 ounces (339g) white chocolate, coarsely chopped and divided*
    • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil or coconut oil
    • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

Dark Chocolate Layer:

    • 6 ounces (170g) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped*
    • 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil or coconut oil
    • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

Topping:

  • 23 regular-size candy canes (24–36g total), crushed

Instructions

  1. Melt White Chocolate Layer: In a heatproof bowl, melt 8 ounces of white chocolate with 1 teaspoon of oil in the microwave or using a double boiler. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract.
  2. Melt Dark Chocolate Layer: Melt the dark chocolate with 1/2 teaspoon of oil in a separate bowl. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract.
  3. Layering: Pour the white chocolate onto a lined baking sheet and spread evenly. Drizzle the dark chocolate over the white chocolate and use a toothpick to create swirls. Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.
  4. Setting: Chill in the refrigerator until firm, then break into pieces to serve.

Notes

  • You can customize this bark by adding nuts, dried fruits, or different flavored extracts.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 15 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 5 mg