What is peppermint bark made from?

What is peppermint bark made of? It's just three simple ingredients: white chocolate, peppermint oil, and peppermint candies ! If you have extra candy canes lying around, crush 'em up and use those instead.

How do you get peppermint bark to stick together?

The trick for chocolate peppermint bark layers that stick together is to add the white chocolate layer before the semisweet layer is completely set.

What is Christmas bark made of?

Christmas Bark is a white chocolate bark recipe loaded with m&ms, sprinkles, and pretzels . It's a delicious and super easy holiday dessert recipe.

How do you crush candy canes for peppermint bark?

Add the candy canes to a ziplock bag then place the bag onto a kitchen towel and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to crush the candy canes. You don't need to pulverize them into dust – just little pieces.

Does peppermint bark go bad?

Homemade peppermint bark will go bad eventually because the crushed candy cane can become stale.

What happens if my dog eats peppermint bark?

Can dogs eat peppermint candy? If your dog eats peppermint candy such a candy canes, peppermint bark, or peppermints, it might just cause an upset stomach . But it could also be life-threatening.

How do you keep peppermint bark layers from separating?

If your bark chilled in the refrigerator for longer than 3–4 hours, let it sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes to slightly soften before breaking/slicing . (Or else the layers might separate.)

How do you keep peppermint bark from splitting?

Let bark sit at room temperature for few minutes before slicing/breaking to prevent layers from separating.

What can I use instead of parchment paper for peppermint bark?

You'll need parchment paper to make the recipe work properly; don't try to replace it with aluminum foil or plastic wrap . The bark looks attractive either cut or broken into ragged pieces. I pllace in cookie boxes lined with red cellophane.

Why is peppermint bark so good?

The cooling, refreshing taste pairs perfectly in nearly every wintertime treat: cookies, co*cktails, and even cheesecake. Most of us can agree, however, that peppermint bark is the best minty dessert of all time. What's not to like? It's chocolatey, crisp, crunchy, and super festive.

Why is my peppermint bark soft?

If you leave your bark out at room temperature the peppermint bark will tend to be soft. Place back in the refrigerator to harden it back up.

What is it called peppermint bark?

Like other forms of sheet candy, such as brittle, peppermint bark is generally made by pouring tempered chocolate over the top of crushed hard peppermint . Once the chocolate has cooled, it's then cut up or broken into smaller pieces.

Why is peppermint bark called peppermint bark?

The name "bark" or "candy bark" doesn't exactly explain itself, does it? Barks like this peppermint bark are called that because of the way the chocolate candy breaks into craggy pieces that resemble the layers and borders of tree bark . Also, many barks are made with dark chocolates, so the color is similar, too.

Where is peppermint bark from?

Williams Sonoma introduced its version and popularized it in 1998, though the confection existed as early as 1966 in the United States. Peppermint bark is a variation on chocolate bark, which is thought to be derived from traditional French mendiants , though the true origins of this connection have been lost.

What does peppermint bark taste like?

The peppermint shards are plentiful but not stabby or unpleasant to eat. We really liked Choceur's dark chocolate peppermint bark as well, but the white chocolate version stood out as a must-buy product. It's creamy and melts in your mouth. It doesn't just taste like sugar; it tastes like good white chocolate .

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I love making gifts for people – especially for the holidays when buying tons of gifts can be such a budget buster.

My top gift of choice: cookie tins! I make a variety of cookies for the tins and love to include this delicious and easy peppermint bark recipe!

It’s a fabulous friend/neighbor/teacher/mailman/other person giftidea!

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Other ideas to include in the tins along with the peppermint bark and cookies would be:

Fudge
Spice Packets or Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
A small ornament (I usually include one in our tins)
A small gift card

Our Easy Peppermint Bark Recipe

This delicious and classic recipe tastes oh-so-good and combines two of my favorite flavors: chocolate and peppermint. No wonder I love it so much!

Holiday peppermint bark looks incredibly festive. The colors are such a perfectmatch for the season, that peppermint bark makes a gorgeous gift (even if you just wrap it up all by itself).

Make this with dark chocolate and peppermint candy-infused white chocolate, then top it off with crushed candy cane pieces. You’ll never want to buy store-bought peppermint bark again!

The Simple Process for Making Easy Peppermint Bark

You’ll make the dark chocolate bottom layer first by heating it in a double broiler. and spreading it into a (wax paper lined) 8×8 pan.

The dark chocolate will begin to firm up a bit while you prepare your white chocolate.

I have found that it works best to add the white chocolate layer before the dark chocolate layer as fully hardened.

If the dark chocolate fully sets before I add the top layer, then the layers tend to break apart from each other when I’m trying to pull apart the bark.

Instead, if the dark chocolate is still setting, then the layers fuse together much better.

Quickly fold the candy pieces into your white chocolate and then stop mixing, as the heat from the chocolate can start to melt your candy canes and you want to keep them intact.

Then, top everything off with crushed candy cane pieces for a finishing touch. You’re done!

Tips to Make the Process Even More Quick& Easy

If you know me, you know that my life is crazy busy (like any mom’s)! Because of that, I am always looking for ways to streamline and simplify recipes.

These tips from my own experience will help make this recipe even easier for you (especially if you have never made peppermint bark).

Holiday Peppermint Bark Pairs Well With Homemade Hot Chocolate For The Ultimate Holiday Comfort Food!

Holiday peppermint bark is one of those seasonal favorites that everyone seems to enjoy.

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

Tell us in the comments below: have you had holiday peppermint bark before? Have you made it before? What other flavors of bark would you like to see from us?

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Easy Peppermint Bark Recipe

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Peppermint bark is one of those seasonal favorites that everyone seems to enjoy. This super easy peppermint bark recipe assembles quickly with minimal fuss and looks gorgeous and festive.

Servings	Prep Time
2 pounds	10-15 minutes

Cook Time	Passive Time
30-40 minutes	1 hour

Servings	Prep Time
2 pounds	10-15 minutes

Cook Time	Passive Time
30-40 minutes	1 hour

Easy Peppermint Bark Recipe

Print Recipe

Peppermint bark is one of those seasonal favorites that everyone seems to enjoy. This super easy peppermint bark recipe assembles quickly with minimal fuss and looks gorgeous and festive.

Servings	Prep Time
2 pounds	10-15 minutes

Cook Time	Passive Time
30-40 minutes	1 hour

Servings	Prep Time
2 pounds	10-15 minutes

Cook Time	Passive Time
30-40 minutes	1 hour

Ingredients

16 oz. high-quality dark chocolate chopped into small pieces
16 oz. high-quality white chocolate chopped into small pieces
1 cup crushed peppermint candy

Servings: pounds

Instructions

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).
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.
In a double broiler, melt the dark chocolate until smooth. Transfer while warm and melted to parchment paper and spread with a plastic spatula until uniformly thick.
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. Top with extra peppermint pieces, if desired.
Place baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Once harden, break peppermint bark into pieces before serving or storing.

Recipe Notes

The “secret” to outstanding peppermint bark is to use high-quality chocolate.
If you prefer, you can use all dark or all white chocolate for this recipe.
You can just as easily use the microwave for this recipes as the double broiler. When using the microwave, be sure microwave for no more than 1 minute at a time and stir well each time to prevent scorching the chocolate.

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