Homemade Peppermint Bark

Indulge in the festive flavors of Homemade Peppermint Bark, a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint.

This easy-to-make holiday favorite is perfect for gifting, snacking or adding to your dessert table.

With its irresistible crunch and creamy texture, it’s a seasonal classic everyone will love.

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Homemade Peppermint Bark is one of those unforgettable seasonal favorites that everyone just loves – the combo of cool mint and chocolate is perfect.

I remember the first time I was given a tin of peppermint bark — I about died and went to heaven.

Chocolate peppermint bark has to be one of my favorite holiday treats – hands down!

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What is Peppermint Bark

If you’ve never made it before, you are in for a very pleasant surprise. This super easy recipe assembles quickly with minimal fuss.

Peppermint bark is a layered candy made of dark or milk chocolate, white chocolate and crushed peppermint candy, often enjoyed during the holiday season.

Not surprisingly, the “secret” to outstanding peppermint bark is to use high-quality chocolate.

If you cut corners by buying cheap chocolate, you will be disappointed with the taste.

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If you prefer, you can use all dark or all white chocolate for this recipe.

And trust me, they are both A-mazing! It’s all about which taste you prefer.

Homemade Peppermint Bark Ingredients

• high-quality dark chocolate
• high-quality white chocolate
• peppermint candy

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

To prepare the Homemade Peppermint Bark, you’ll need the following kitchen tools:

1. Double Boiler or Heatproof Bowl and Saucepan: For gently melting the chocolate over simmering water, ensuring it doesn’t burn.​
2. Baking Sheet: To spread the melted chocolate into a thin, even layer for cooling and setting.​
3. Parchment Paper or Silicone Baking Mat: To line the baking sheet, preventing the chocolate from sticking and facilitating easy removal once set.​
4. Spatula: To evenly spread the melted chocolate on the prepared baking sheet.​
5. Rolling Pin or Heavy Object: To crush the peppermint candies into small pieces for sprinkling over the melted chocolate.​
6. Mixing Bowls: For holding the crushed peppermint candies and any additional toppings you choose to add.​

These tools will assist you in creating a delightful and festive peppermint bark, a seasonal favorite that’s both easy to make and enjoyable to share.

How to Make Homemade Peppermint Bark

Step 1: Place peppermint candy in a heavy-duty freezer bag and cover with a towel. Pound bag with a meat mallet or rolling pin until finely crushed. Set aside.

(This can be done in a food processor, if preferred).

Step 2: Line a small, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

If necessary, dampen the bottom of the outer edges of the parchment paper to hold it in place.

Step 3: In a double boiler, melt the dark chocolate until smooth.

Transfer while warm and melted to parchment paper and spread with a plastic spatula until uniformly thick.

Step 4: Thoroughly clean double broiler before melting the white chocolate.

Once smooth, stir in the crushed peppermint pieces until evenly distributed. Pour the white chocolate mixture on top of the dark chocolate layer.

Spread until evenly distributed over the dark chocolate layer.

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Step 5: Place baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Once harden, break peppermint bark into pieces before serving or storing.

More Holiday Peppermint Recipes

Discover more holiday peppermint recipes that bring festive flavor to every sweet treat.

• No Bake Peppermint Pie
• Peppermint Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
• Peppermint Crunch Cookies
• Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies
• White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn
• Holiday Peppermint White Russian
• Perfect Peppermint Martini
• Peppermint Brownie Mix in a Jar
• Christmas Cookies with Winter Cool Peppermint

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