Nothing says the holidays like chocolate and peppermint, especially when you put them together! This easy Peppermint Bark recipe is a treat to enjoy on your own with an eggnog latte and a Hallmark Christmas movie, or if they are lucky, to share with family and friends.

This is a quick and easy recipe.  The finished product is pretty, delicious, and makes a perfect homemade gift for anyone on your list.  Put it into bags or glass jars for last-minute gifts to have on hand. Makes a great stocking stuffer, too! A homemade gift is always wonderful to give and receive.

When it comes to Pure Peppermint extract, there are few options. One from Clubhouse which is a Pure Peppermint and Mint Extract and PC also sells Black Label Pure Peppermint Extract.

Peppermint Bark

Vicki MacDonald

This quick and easy recipe for Peppermint Bark makes a delicious Secret Santa gift, stocking stuffer too!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Refrigerate Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Equipment

• Cookie sheet, sauce pan, parchment paper

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup Mini Candy Canes Crushed
• 1/2 tsp Pure Peppermint extract
• 2 10 oz bags semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 10 oz bags white chocolate chip
• 1/2 tsp oil or coconut oil

Instructions

 

• Place candy canes in a ziplock freezer bag and seal shut.  Crush candy canes until you have various size pieces to sprinkle on your bark.  Or you can just buy it already crushed at a bulk store. 
• Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.  Set aside.
• Place semi sweet chocolate chips in a saucepan and melt over LOW heat.  Or if you prefer microwave, heat 30 seconds, stir, then continue heating in 15-second intervals (stir between each interval) until melted and smooth.
• Once melted, pour over the parchment paper and quickly spread it with a butter knife.  Refrigerate for ten minutes or so until the chocolate is firm.
• Once the chocolate layer is firm, remove from refrigerator and set aside.
• Place white chocolate, peppermint extract, and oil into a glass bowl and microwave for 30 seconds, stir, then keep heating at 15 second intervals (stirring between each) until melted and smooth.
• Quickly pour white chocolate over dark, then spread it with a spatula.  Immediately sprinkle crushed candy over the bark.  Press it into the white chocolate gently.   Refrigerate 20 minutes.  Remove from refrigerator and leave it in a cool place to harden completely.  After 24 hours, break it into pieces and store. 
• Enjoy!

Trying to stay organized for all your holiday baking? Download and print off these Holiday Planner Printable’s which even includes a holiday recipes/ingredients/supplies needed sheet.

Looking for more holiday recipe inspiration? Be sure to check out Jen’s Top 10 Go-To Holiday recipe post and check out a few more of my holiday favourites as well.

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Have you ever made Peppermint Bark? Do you have any special recipes that you only make during the holidays? Anything the family requests or look forward to each year? Leave a comment and let us know.