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Peppermint Bark is an easy and elegant Christmas gift. It's a cinch to make with only four ingredients and contains layers of  semi-sweet and white chocolate. It's topped with crushed peppermint candy for a festive appearance.
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5 from 7 votes

Peppermint Bark

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American South
Keyword: peppermint bark

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces premium semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
  • 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 16 ounces premium white chocolate baking squares
  • 20 round peppermint candies or an equal amount of candy canes, crushed

Instructions

  • Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with foil. Spray with nonstick spray.
  • Place semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave until chocolate is 75% melted, stirring after 30 seconds. Remove from microwave and continue stirring until completely melted. Stir in peppermint extract. Pour into prepared dish. Let sit until chocolate starts to harden.
  • Place white chocolate in microwave safe bowl. Microwave until 75% melted, stirring after each 30 seconds .. Remove from microwave and stir until white chocolate is melted. Pour over semi-sweet chocolate.
  • Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top of white chocolate. Press candy gently into the chocolate.
  • Let sit at room temperature until firm, at least one hour. I let it sit overnight.
  • Remove from baking dish by grabbing the foil.
  • Break into pieces. Store in airtight container.
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