Chocolate Peppermint bark
Peppermint Bark Recipe is so simple to make and a holiday staple around here. The rich chocolate and festive peppermint look gorgeous together and taste delicious. This recipe is a must try.
Servings: 24
Calories: 111kcal
Cost: $10.62, $0.66 per serving.
Ingredients
- 8 oz chocolate chopped into small pieces (I like to use a premium baking bar
- 8 oz premium white chocolate chopped into small pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract optional
- 1/3 cup crushed candy cane pieces or peppermints divided
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 baking pan with wax paper and set aside.
- Place 8 oz chopped dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir well, then continue heating in 15-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted.
- Spread the melted dark chocolate evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Set aside at room temperature. Do not refrigerate.
- Place 8 oz chopped white chocolate in a separate microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir well, then continue heating in 15-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted.
- Stir 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract into the melted white chocolate, if using. Fold 1/4 cup crushed candy cane pieces into the white chocolate until evenly distributed.
- Gently spread the white chocolate mixture evenly over the dark chocolate layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining crushed candy cane pieces over the top immediately.
- Let the peppermint bark harden completely at room temperature for several hours before cutting or breaking into pieces.
Nutrition
Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
