This Peppermint Bark recipe is a Holiday tradition for us and it’s so simple to make. Layers of chocolate and white chocolate flavored with peppermint and topped with crushed candy canes. Perfect for Christmas gifts!
Chocolate and White Chocolate Peppermint Bark
This is my absolute favorite Christmas candy recipe! It’s not only delicious, but looks so pretty and festive. I like to package my peppermint bark in Holiday tins or place the bark into pretty Christmas bags for gifts to friends and teachers. Everyone always loves this classic Holiday treat!
You’ll also want to check out these other peppermint bark recipes: Peppermint Bark Cookies, Peppermint Bark Fudge and Peppermint Bark Popcorn.
Why You’ll Love This Peppermint Bark Recipe
- Holiday Tradition – Peppermint bark is one of the most popular Holiday candy recipes for gift giving for a reason. Everyone loves it!
- Quick and Easy – With just 5 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of heating, you just can’t get any easier than these Holiday treats.
- Presentation – This Christmas candy turns out beautiful and is a lovely addition to Holiday candy and cookie trays.
Ingredients Needed
- Chocolate chips – I like to use semi-sweet chocolate chips, but feel free to use dark chocolate or milk chocolate.
- White chocolate wafers – make sure it’s a good brand of chocolate like Ghirardelli. White chocolate chips can also be used.
- Peppermint extract – this will be mixed into the chocolate to give a delicious peppermint flavor.
- Peppermint candies – I get the bags of crushed peppermints to make things easier, but round peppermints or candy canes are fine to use.
How To Make Peppermint Bark
Just a few simple steps for making this delicious Holiday candy. We also give you instructions on how to make fun shapes using cookie cutters below!
- Melt the chocolate. You can melt your chocolate in the microwave or use a double boiler on the stove.
- Pour the chocolate into a thin layer on a flat surface (or sheet pan) and spread. Let the chocolate cool to set.
- Melt the white chocolate, then mix in the peppermint extract.
- Spread the peppermint white chocolate over the set chocolate in a layer into covered.
- Sprinkle the top with the crushed peppermint candy.
- Chill the bark until it is completely set and break (or cut) into pieces and serve.
Make Fun Shapes Using Cookie Cutters
This recipe is easy to change up into fun Holiday shapes!
Instead of spreading the chocolate onto a flat surface, simply scoop portions of the chocolate into a cookie cutter and spread to the edges. You can choose one of the chocolates to use or layer the chocolates. A fun swirl pattern would also be great!
Finish by sprinkling chopped peppermints on top and let it set until firm.
Tips and Variations
Crushing the peppermint. The easiest way to crush the peppermints is to place it in a plastic bag, then use a mallet or rolling pin to break it into small pieces. You can also use a small chopper and pulse it. Just make sure to keep small chunks and not to crush too finely.
Spreading the chocolate. I prefer a spatula to spread the chocolate.
Chocolate. Using good quality chocolate is a must! I prefer the brand Ghirardelli.
Add ins. Feel free to mix in any Christmas candies you prefer including Mini M&M’s, etc… Crushed cookies is also a great idea.
Storing
Peppermint bark can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks at room temperature. If stored in the fridge, this will last up to 3 weeks. Freezing is not recommended.
More Christmas Candy Recipes
- Rocky Road Candy
- Potato Candy Recipe
- The Best Toffee
- White Chocolate Bark
- Cinnamon Hard Candy
- Martha Washington Candy
Chocolate Peppermint Bark
Ingredients
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 16 ounces white chocolate wafers (we prefer Ghirardelli)
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3/4 cups crushed peppermints or candy canes
Instructions
- Pour the semisweet chocolate chips in a glass bowl and microwave for 30 second increments until melted. Stir until completely smooth.
- Spread the chocolate into a 9″x 13″ rectangle on a clean counter (or a piece of parchment paper) using an offset spatula or knife. Let the chocolate cool until set. I do not recommend placing the chocolate in the fridge. If it's too hard, the top white chocolate layer will not "stick" to it as well.
- Place the white chocolate wafers in a glass bowl and microwave for 30 second increments until melted. Add the peppermint extract and stir until smooth.
- Spread the peppermint white chocolate mixture over the semi-sweet chocolate layer. Top with the chopped peppermints. Let harden until the chocolate is completely set.
- Use a shape knife to cut the bark into pieces. Serve and enjoy!
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2 comments on “Chocolate Peppermint Bark”
This recipe works well. I liked that it suggested using a 9×12 pan for the amount of ingredients. That said, I think you could cut down the amt of chocolate a slight bit if you want thinner layers.
Turned out great. I will make this again for next Christmas.
Thank you A Dallas!