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Peppermint Bark

Classic Christmas candy with just three ingredients! This easy peppermint bark combines dark chocolate, white chocolate, and crushed candy canes for a festive treat that takes only 10 minutes to make.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 18 oz dark chocolate chips 60% cocoa or higher recommended, can use semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
  • 18 oz white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes or hard peppermint candies divided into 1/4 cup portions

Equipment

  • 13x18-inch baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or wax paper
  • 2 microwave-safe bowls
  • Zip-top bag
  • Rolling pin or food processor
  • sharp knife
  • Offset spatula or spoon

Method
 

  1. Place candy canes in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin until you have 1/2 cup of small pieces. Set aside.
  2. Line a standard 13x18-inch baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper and set aside.
  3. Place dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 45 seconds. Stir, then continue heating in 10-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until completely melted and smooth with no lumps remaining.
  4. In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips using the same method. Stop heating as soon as the last few chips melt with stirring to prevent seizing.
  5. Stir 1/4 cup of the crushed peppermint candies into the melted white chocolate until well combined.
  6. Pour melted dark chocolate onto the prepared parchment paper and spread evenly to about 1/4 inch thickness using the back of a spoon or offset spatula.
  7. Immediately pour the white chocolate mixture over the dark chocolate layer and carefully spread to cover completely, working quickly so the layers adhere.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup crushed peppermints over the top, pressing gently to help them stick.
  9. Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes or until firm to the touch. Do not chill too long or layers may separate when cutting.
  10. Remove from refrigerator and cut into 24 pieces with a sharp knife. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Notes

High-quality chocolate (60% cocoa or higher) makes better tasting bark. Work quickly when layering chocolates so bottom layer doesn't harden before adding top layer. Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Bark can sit at room temperature for a few hours during parties. Makes approximately 24 pieces depending on how you cut them.
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