Description
This peppermint bark recipe layers creamy white chocolate over rich semi-sweet chocolate, topped with crushed peppermint candies for the perfect festive crunch. A no-bake treat that’s fast, easy, and ideal for gifting or snacking all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Stir in half the peppermint extract.
- Pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly into a 1/4-inch layer. Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes until set.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a separate bowl. Stir in the remaining peppermint extract.
- Spread the white chocolate over the cooled dark chocolate layer.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies over the top while the white chocolate is still soft.
- Lightly press the candy into the chocolate and refrigerate until fully set.
- Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Melt chocolate slowly to prevent burning or seizing.
- Score the bark before it hardens if you want neat, uniform pieces.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and minimal mess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg