Homemade Peppermint Bark
 
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Dark and white chocolate layered bark flavored with peppermint and crushed candy canes.
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Recipe type: Holiday Candy
Serves: Makes 2.5 lbs. bark
Ingredients
  • 16 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 8 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 8 oz. white chocolate, chopped
  • ½ tsp. peppermint extract
  • 1½ cups peppermint candy canes, broken into chunks
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 250°F.
  2. Place the bittersweet and semisweet chocolate in a zip-top plastic bag and with a rolling pin or mallet lightly break it up in smaller pieces.
  3. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Spread the chopped bittersweet and semisweet chocolate chips in an even layer on the parchment paper. Place in the oven until almost melted, 5 minutes. Remove from oven. With an offset spatula or a knife smooth the melted chocolate and spread it evenly, leaving 1” clear around it. Place the pan in the refrigerator.
  5. Place a small heatproof bowl (glass or metal) over a saucepan, so there are no gaps between the bowl and the rim of the pan. Add some water to the saucepan, making sure it doesn’t touch the bottom of the bowl. Bring the water to a gentle and constant simmer. Add the chopped white chocolate to the bowl and stir with a spatula until it is smooth and melted. Remove bowl from the pot, add peppermint extract and stir until chocolate is smooth and completely melted.
  6. Remove the now hardened chocolate from the refrigerator and pour melted white chocolate over it. Working quickly, spread evenly to cover. Sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the top. With your hands press it gently into the white chocolate.
  7. Place the pan back in the refrigerator until the bark is firm. Lift the parchment paper with the bark out of the pan. Place on a cutting board. With the help of a chef’s knife, break the bark into pieces and enjoy!
Notes
You can wrap pieces of the bark in cellophane bags, tie them with some ribbon, add a handwritten label and you have the perfect homemade gift.

Storage: Place the bark in an airtight container and store at room temperature for 10 days or in the refrigerator for a month.
Recipe by Marilena's Kitchen at https://marilenaskitchen.com/homemade-peppermint-bark/