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Peppermint Bark

Layers of dark and white chocolate studded with crushed candy canes. The easiest Christmas candy ever: sweet, minty and gone in minutes!
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Servings: 1 lb (about)
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • 12 oz white chocolate chopped
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Spread evenly on the parchment. Chill 20 minutes until firm.
  3. Melt the white chocolate the same way; stir in the peppermint extract. Spread over the firm dark chocolate layer.
  4. Sprinkle the crushed candy canes evenly over the top, pressing lightly. Chill 30 minutes until firm, then break into pieces.

Notes

  • Melt the chocolate in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
  • Let the dark layer firm up before adding the white layer.