Peppermint Bark

This super easy peppermint bark recipe is the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit. This was the very first thing I made this year- in fact I made it on December 1st to really ring in the Christmas season.

Christmas is my absolute favorite holiday. Just like the song says, “It’s the most wonderful time of year.” I believe this to be completely true. All year I wait for the Christmas season to start. So the day after Thanksgiving I start blasting Christmas music throughout my house and in the car. I get my Christmas decor up as soon as I possible can. And I start planning all the holiday goodies that I am going to make during the next month. This year the first recipe just had to be peppermint bark.

This peppermint bark is delicious to enjoy yourself, but I love it best shared with others. I make a big batch of this stuff and then give it away to friends and family as little holiday gifts. I of course also keep a small stash in my own fridge for Michael and I to enjoy. This recipe is great because it appeals to the dark chocolate and white chocolate lovers. I love mixing the two chocolates for the great flavor combination but also because the contrasting colors makes it look extra pretty. (I’m all about the presentation and the flavor).

I hope that you’ll give this yummy recipe a try during this Christmas season!

Peppermint Bark

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 24 oz dark chocolate chips
• 24 oz white chocolate chips
• 2 tsp coconut oil, divided
• 2 tsp peppermint extract
• 6 candy canes, crushed into pieces

Instructions

1

Line 1 or 2 (depending on how thick you like your bark) large baking sheets with parchment paper or foil.

2

Place dark chocolate chips and 1 tsp of coconut oil into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments until chocolate is fully melted. Stirring between each increment.

3

Add peppermint extract to melted dark chocolate. Stir until fully combined.

4

Carefully spread melted dark chocolate onto lined baking sheet. Spread as thin as you would like.

5

Place baking sheet in fridge to harden while you complete next step.

6

Melt white chocolate chips and remaining tsp of coconut oil in microwave in the same way you melted the dark chocolate.

7

Remove baking sheet from fridge and spread melted white chocolate on top of the hardened dark chocolate.

8

Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the white chocolate.

9

Place baking sheet back in the fridge for 5-10 minutes so chocolate hardens.

10

Break into pieces and enjoy!