Candy Cane Peppermint Bark

The perfect festive treat, Candy Cane Peppermint Bark combines rich chocolate with the refreshing crunch of peppermint. Easy to make and designed to share, this delightful dessert is a holiday favorite!

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 24 pieces

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 165

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

12 oz 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips can also use milk chocolate or dark chocolate if preferred
12 oz 12 oz white chocolate chips
10 oz 10 oz crushed peppermint candies can also crush candy canes; we recommend mini candy canes for ease
0.5 tsp ½ tsp peppermint oil

Equipment

Microwave-safe bowls
Parchment Paper
Baking Sheet
Rubber Spatula or Butter Knife
Sharp knife

Method

Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Ensure there's enough space in your refrigerator for the baking sheet.
Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power for 60 seconds, then stir. Repeat this process twice more, for a total of 3 intervals, stirring after each until the chocolate is smooth and creamy.
Spread the melted chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet, aiming for an even layer about 1/8" thick. Refrigerate until the 1st chocolate layer becomes firm.
Once the chocolate layer is firm, melt the white chocolate chips in another microwave-safe bowl using the same method as the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
After melting, gently fold in 1 cup of crushed peppermint candies and the peppermint oil, mixing thoroughly. Carefully spread this mixture over the firm chocolate layer. Sprinkle the remaining crushed peppermint candies on top.
Refrigerate the layered chocolate bark until completely hard. Once set, remove it from the refrigerator and use a sharp knife to cut the bark into triangular pieces.
Serve the peppermint bark immediately or cover and store at room temperature until ready to serve.

Notes

A medium-sized baking sheet: typically measures around 18 inches by 13 inches. However, this recipe can easily be altered with smaller or larger layers, creating thinner or thicker layers.
Serving: Because this recipe is basically cut into random-sized pieces, it’s difficult to know the exact calories. However, the average cut of 24 pieces gives us an approximate serving calorie count of around 165 calories per serving. Remember, this is an estimation and can vary greatly by size and ingredients.
Variations: Other than candy canes, bark recipes are often made with alternate toppings like cookie pieces (Oreos, Chocolate Chip), toffee bits, sea salt, pretzels, or cereal.