Peppermint Bark ~ Paula Deen

By sandy_h

Ingredients

• 1 C Crushed candy canes
• 2 pounds white chocolate
• Peppermint extract, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Place candy canes in a plastic bag and hammer into 1/4-inch chunks or smaller. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler. Combine candy cane chunks with chocolate (add peppermint extract at this point if desired.) Pour mixture onto a cookie sheet layered with parchement or waxed paper and place in the refrigerator for 45 minutes or until firm. Remove from cookie sheet and break into pieces (like peanut brittle.)