Description
Create a delightful no-bake peppermint bark for the holidays. This easy recipe layers rich chocolate with a refreshing peppermint crunch, perfect for festive gatherings or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1.5 pounds white chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Stir in peppermint extract.
- Spread the semi-sweet chocolate evenly over the prepared baking sheet.
- Melt white chocolate chips similarly, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle the white chocolate over the semi-sweet chocolate layer.
- Immediately sprinkle the crushed candy canes evenly over the white chocolate.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- Break the bark into pieces.
Notes
- Ensure your bowls and utensils are completely dry when melting chocolate to prevent seizing.
- For easier breaking, score the bark with a knife before it fully hardens.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg