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Homemade Peppermint Bark
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5 from 6 votes

Peppermint Bark Recipe

Classic Peppermint Bark, made with just 4 ingredients, is an easy and festive holiday treat. Ready in less than 30-minutes and no baking required
Prep Time5 minutes
chill time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 335kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces dark or semisweet chocolate
  • 16 ounces white chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 cup candy canes or peppermint candies, chopped

Instructions

  • Line a 13" x 18" baking sheet with parchment paper, waxed paper or foil
  • Place dark or semisweet chocolate in a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second increments until melted. Stir between increments and mix until smooth.
  • Spread an even layer of the melted dark chocolate onto the prepared pan. (It won't quite cover the entire pan). Refrigerate pan for 10 minutes.
  • Place white chocolate in a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second increments until melted. Stir between increments and mix until smooth.
  • Add the peppermint extract to the melted white chocolate and blend well.
  • Remove pan from refrigerator. Spread white chocolate evenly over dark chocolate.
  • Immediately add crushed candy canes evenly over the white chocolate. Press lightly to make sure it sticks.
  • Refrigerate for additional 10 minutes, or until set.
  • Remove from refrigerator, allow to come to room temperature, and break into individual pieces. Serve or store.

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 3mg