Christmas Peppermint Bark
Nothing screams Christmas like the festive aroma of peppermint! For many, peppermint is a flavor that takes them back to childhood - whether it was sharing a candy cane with family or licking the bowl clean after making cookies. This holiday season, get in the spirit by trying your hand at making some delicious and undeniably festive Peppermint Bark - both fun to make and completely unforgettable when enjoyed. Follow this recipe for a simple yet seriously tasty treat that is sure to hit all the sweet spots this Christmas!
Ingredients
Let's gather the ingredients!
- 12 ounces dark chocolate chips
- 12 ounces white chocolate chips
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 10 candy canes crushed
Instructions
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- Fill the bottom of a large pot with 3 inches of water, then bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
- Place a large heatproof bowl on top of the pot. Add dark chocolate, and stir until the chocolate has melted. Stir in the peppermint extract.
- Pour the melted dark chocolate on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then spread it into an even layer with an offset spatula. Refrigerate until set.
- Over the same pot of simmering water, place another heatproof bowl, then melt the white chocolate.
- Once the white chocolate has fully melted, pour it over the set dark chocolate, then immediately top it with crushed candy canes.
- Refrigerate until the chocolate has fully set.
- Chop or break the chocolate into bite-sized pieces. Serve with hot chocolate or coffee.
- Enjoy with family and friends!
Nutrition
Calories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 56mgPotassium: 261mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 142mgIron: 0.4mg
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