Chocolate peppermint bark only uses three ingredients!
Chocolate peppermint bark is an easy, simple Christmas candy that anyone can make.
Psst! It only uses three ingredients!
Here’s a word to the Christmas candy maker: make sure you use fresh ingredients, especially the peppermint candies.
Chocolate Peppermint Bark Tastes Better with Fresh Ingredients!
And another note from one holiday crazy mom to another — there is a big difference in chocolate coatings.
We’re talking…BIG!
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Some store brands are not so yummy.
Sigh.
Homemade candy makes some of the best gifts for the holidays!
Neighbors, teachers, friends, and family all enjoy indulging once a year in something sweet, homemade and luxurious.
Make sure you package it in a cute holiday container.
And, if you’re a busy mom, this is the perfect candy treat to make for your family during the holidays.
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What are the Best Tips for Making Peppermint Bark?
- Use a spoon or offset spatula. This helps spread the melted chocolate easily.
- Add peppermint extract. If you want an extra dash of peppermint flavor, add a small drop of peppermint extract!
- Don’t fuss about crushing candy canes. Place them in a zipped-top plastic bag and smash and roll with a rolling pin or mallet.
- Store peppermint bark correctly. Store homemade peppermint bark for a few days at room temperature, or up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator. (I even freeze it for up to one month!)
Enjoy the holidays!
Turn on your favorite Christmas music and get to some fun and simple candy making!
Ingredients
- 4 oz Vanilla flavored almond bark coating
- 12 oz chocolate flavored almond bark coating
- 10 peppermint candies
Instructions
- Melt the coatings separately over low heat. Keep warm. You can use a double broiler, a pan over warm water, a warmer on the stove top or a microwave.
- Crush the mint candies with a food processor and mix all but 2-3 Tablespoons into the melted vanilla coating.
- Prepare an 11×14 cookie sheet by lining with parchment paper. It is important that the paper lay flat so it does not lift inside the candy as it hardens. To do this, cut the parchment paper to fit the pan. Use a cold stick of butter and rub the stick of butter along the outline of the pan. Add a large x through the center. This will help the paper stay flat and in place as you pour and spread the melted coating.
- Pour the mixed vanilla coating into the bottom of the pan and spread throughout the pan.
- Next, drizzle the chocolate coating over the vanilla in long lines or in a marbled fashion. Finish the marbled look by slightly stirring the mixture with the handle of a spatula.
- Sprinkle the remaining crushed peppermints on top. Tap the pan on the counter to allow the candies to settle in to the coatings.
- Let rest for a couple hours until hardened. Break into pieces and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 184Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 25mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 1gSugar: 16gProtein: 2g
Nutrition values are estimates only, and are provided only as a courtesy.
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