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    Peppermint Bark

    Published: Dec 12, 2018 · Modified: Sep 4, 2021 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Peppermint is my favorite Christmas time flavor. This Peppermint Bark is a simple treat that you have to try out this season. 

    Peppermint Bark before breaking laying on parchment paper

    It's Christmas time and peppermint is in the air! Once pumpkin spice is gone it's all peppermint for me. Coffee, cookies, desserts, and candles!

    I want it all and this simple Peppermint Bark is one of my favorite Christmas time treats. No baking required just melting and freezing. You can break it about in any shape or size and add it to ice cream, cheesecakes, top it on hot chocolate and whipped cream, or eat it as is!

    If you love this recipe and want to try more Christmas treat try out this amazing Christmas Crack, festive Christmas Puppy Chow, or this Christmas Fudge.

    Directions:

    Step one: Get started by preparing a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

    Step two: Next place your white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook just 30 seconds at a time string with a clean and dry spoon in between until fully melted.

    • Tip: Use a good quality white chocolate. I like to use baker's white chocolate that was made for melting. I would suggest not using white chocolate chips unless they are of high quality.

    white chocolate in a clear bowl being melted

    Step three: Once melted spread it onto the parchment paper. Place in the freezer to harden for 10 minutes. Once sold remove from freezer.

    melted chocolate on the baking sheet

    Step four: Now melt your chocolate. Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt for 30 seconds at a time. String with a clean and dry spoon in between until fully melted. Once melted mix in ⅛ teaspoon of peppermint extract or less to taste.
    • Tip: This chocolate is much easier to melt than white chocolate but I still suggest using high-quality chocolate.  

    melted chocolate in a bowl

    Step five: Once melted go ahead and spread this melted chocolate on top of frozen white chocolate.

    Step six: Next top with peppermint chips and return to the freezer. Freeze again for at least 10 minutes or until your chocolate is hard.

    adding peppermint to the bark before chilling

    Step seven: Last remove from freezer and paper and break into pieces to serve. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge or eat them right away.

    Melting Chocolate Tips

    Melting chocolate can be a little tricky so it's important to use higher quality chocolate especially when it comes to white chocolate.

    I bought a white chocolate bar that was made for baking and melting.

    When it comes to chocolate I find it to be easier to melt and used a good brand chocolate chip.

    I placed them separately in microwave-safe bowls and only heated for 30 seconds at a time and mixed. It only took about 1 minute each to be completely melted and smooth.

    If you want to skip the microwave you could melt each separately in a double boiler instead.

    broken up pieces of Peppermint Bark

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    Peppermint Bark

    Peppermint Bark

    Jennie Duncan
    Peppermint is my favorite Christmas time flavor. This Peppermint Bark is a simple treat that you have to try out this season. 
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    freezing 20 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 239 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 oz bakers white chocolate
    • 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • ⅛ teaspoon peppermint extract
    • ½ cup peppermint crunch baking chips

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 
    • Place white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook just 30 seconds at a time string with a clean and dry spoon in between until fully melted.
    • Spread melted white chocolate onto the parchment paper. Place in the freezer to harden for 10 minutes. Once sold remove from freezer.
    • Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt for 30 seconds at a time. String with a clean and dry spoon in between until fully melted. Once melted mix in ⅛ teaspoon of peppermint extract or less to taste.
    • Spread melted chocolate on top of frozen white chocolate.
    • Next top with peppermint chips and return to the freezer. Freeze again for at least 10 minutes or until your chocolate is hard.
    • Remove from freezer and paper and break into pieces to serve. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge or eat them right away. 

    Notes

    Melting chocolate Tips
    Melting chocolate can be a little tricky so it's important to use higher quality chocolate especially when it comes to white chocolate.
    I bought a white chocolate bar that was made for baking and melting.
    When it comes to chocolate I find it to be easier to melt and used a good brand chocolate chip.
    I placed them separately in microwave-safe bowls and only heated for 30 seconds at a time and mixed. It only took about 1 minute each to be completely melted and smooth.
    If you want to skip the microwave you could melt each separately in a double boiler instead.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 239kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 23mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 59mgIron: 0.9mg
    Keyword Peppermint Bark
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