Peppermint Bark

By zorro623

This layered peppermint bark is a delectable blend of semisweet chocolate, white chocolate, and peppermint. Semi sweet, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate can be used.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces high-quality semisweet chocolate, broken into pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, divided
• 12 ounces high-quality white chocolate, broken into pieces
• 10 candy canes, crushed

Details

Servings 20
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Line a 9x9 inch pan with foil, smoothing out wrinkles; set aside.

Place the semisweet chocolate in a glass bowl and microwave. When the chocolate is melted, stir in 1/4 teaspoon of the peppermint extract. Pour the melted chocolate into the prepared pan, and spread evenly over the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle 1/3 of the crushed candy canes over the chocolate layer. Refrigerate 5 minutes.

Place the white chocolate Melt white chocolate the same as semisweet chocolate, stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract. Pour the white chocolate directly over the semisweet chocolate layer; spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining crushed candy over the top and gently press in.

Refrigerate (2 hours) until completely hardened. Remove from pan; break into small pieces to serve.