Description
Peppermint Bark is a classic holiday candy made with layers of smooth dark and white chocolate and topped with a festive peppermint crunch. It’s a quick, easy-to-make treat that’s perfect for holiday gatherings, gifting, or snacking! With only three ingredients and a few minutes of prep, this peppermint bark is a must-have recipe for the Christmas season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 18 ounces dark chocolate chips (or semi-sweet/milk chocolate chips)
- 18 ounces white chocolate chips
- ½ cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips for 45 seconds. Stir, then heat in 10-second intervals until melted.
- Pour the melted dark chocolate onto the lined baking sheet, spreading it evenly to about ¼-inch thickness.
- In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips following the same microwave method.
- Stir in ¼ cup of the crushed peppermint candies into the melted white chocolate.
- Carefully spread the white chocolate over the dark chocolate layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining crushed peppermint candies on top.
- Refrigerate the baking sheet for 10 minutes or until the chocolate is set.
- Use a sharp knife to cut or break the bark into pieces and enjoy!
Notes
- For a twist, swap in milk chocolate for a sweeter base layer or add a sprinkle of crushed pretzels for extra texture.
- Peppermint bark can be stored at room temperature for up to a week or refrigerated for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: no bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 688kcal
- Sugar: 59g
- Sodium: 126mg
- Fat: 41g
- Carbohydrates: 74g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g