Peppermint Bark

4.9 Stars (36 Reviews)

Yield: 60 servings

prep time: 20

cook time: 20

total time: 40

Homemade peppermint bark is an easy holiday treat with only 3 ingredients! This Christmas candy bark makes a great edible gift or a sweet addition to a Christmas cookie platter.

Ingredients

2 pounds "bright white" candy melts
12 large candy canes
½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract

Instructions

Line an 11" x 17" rimmed baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Melt the candy melts in a double boiler, or in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring fairly constantly until chocolate has melted. This can also be done carefully in the microwave. Just be extra careful to not let the candy melts scorch.
Place candy canes in a heavy duty zip-top baggie and use a rolling pin or mallet to crush into 1/4″ pieces.
Remove candy melts from heat and stir in the peppermint extract and all but 1/4 cup of the crushed candy canes. Pour onto prepared pan. Spread evenly and then sprinkle with reserved 1/4 cup of crushed candy canes. Refrigerate until firm, 20 minutes or so, and then break into pieces about 2" to 3" in size.

Notes

This freezes extremely well.

From the recipe box of my friend Jennifer, adapted slightly from Martha Stewart.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 Calories: 71kcal Carbohydrates: 18g Sodium: 7mg Sugar: 11g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Spoonacular. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your own favorite calculator.

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