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Milk Chocolate Peppermint Bark

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A festive layered candy made with creamy milk chocolate, sweet white chocolate, and crunchy peppermint pieces—simple to prepare, beautifully rustic, and perfect for gifting during the holidays.

  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: About 50 servings (3 1/2 lbs)

Ingredients

  • 2 (12 oz) packages milk chocolate chips
  • 2 (12 oz) packages white chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
  • 8 peppermint candy canes, crushed and divided

Instructions

  1. Line a 12×18-inch jelly roll pan with aluminum foil.
  2. Melt the milk chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Stir in the peppermint extract.
  3. Spread the melted milk chocolate evenly over the prepared pan and chill for about 30 minutes until set.
  4. Melt the white chocolate the same way. Stir in 1/4 cup crushed candy canes.
  5. Spread the white chocolate over the chilled milk chocolate layer.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining crushed candy canes on top.
  7. Chill for about 1 hour or until completely firm.
  8. Break the bark into pieces and serve or package for gifting.

Notes

  • Swirl the chocolates together slightly for a marbled look.
  • Add crushed cookies or mini chocolate chips for added texture.
  • Use semisweet or dark chocolate for a less sweet bark.
  • A touch of vanilla extract enhances the white chocolate.
  • Author: Chloe Mae
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Candy
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 14 g
  • Sodium: 20 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 2 mg