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Easy Peppermint Bark

Irresistibly Easy Peppermint Bark for Your Festive Treats!

Enjoy the festive spirit with this Easy Peppermint Bark combining dark and white chocolate, perfect for treats or gifts.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Freezing Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Bark Base
  • 12 oz Dark Chocolate Use at least 60% cocoa for best results.
  • 12 oz White Chocolate Ensure it's high-quality for easier melting.
  • 1 tsp Vegetable Oil Can be substituted with coconut oil.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Crushed Candy Canes Adjust amount based on taste.

Equipment

  • 9" x 9" baking pan
  • Double boiler
  • Rolling Pin
  • plastic bag

Method
 

How to Make Easy Peppermint Bark
  1. Line a 9" x 9" baking pan with non-stick aluminum foil.
  2. Melt half of the white chocolate with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
  3. Fold in one-third of the crushed candy canes, then pour into the prepared pan and freeze for 20 minutes.
  4. Melt the dark chocolate with remaining vegetable oil, pour over set white chocolate and freeze for another 20 minutes.
  5. Spread the remaining white chocolate over dark layer, top with remaining candy canes, then freeze until set, about 20 minutes.
  6. Lift from pan using foil edges and break or cut into pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Drizzle with melted chocolate for an extra touch of indulgence. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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