5-Ingredient Peppermint Bark
Description
Homemade peppermint bark is easy to make with layers of semisweet and white chocolate topped with crushed peppermint candies for a festive favorite.
Ingredients
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8 ounces high-quality semisweet chocolate, broken into pieces
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2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
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1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, divided
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8 ounces high-quality white chocolate, broken into pieces
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25 peppermint candies, crushed, divided
Directions
1
Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment or waxed paper, smoothing out any wrinkles.
2
Combine semisweet chocolate and 1 teaspoon canola oil in the top of a double boiler over just barely simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat and stir in 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract.
3
Pour melted chocolate into the prepared pan, and spread evenly to cover the bottom. Sprinkle 1/2 of the crushed candy over the chocolate and refrigerate until completely hardened, about 1 hour.
4
Combine white chocolate and remaining 1 teaspoon canola oil in the top of a double boiler over just barely simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until white chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat and stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract.
5
Pour melted white chocolate into the pan, directly over the hardened chocolate layer; spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining crushed candy over top and gently press in. Refrigerate until completely hardened, about 1 hour.
6
Remove from the pan and break into small pieces to serve.