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    Home » Desserts » Candies » Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

    Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

    Published: Dec 4, 2020 · Modified: Dec 4, 2020 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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    A 3-ingredient chocolate peppermint bark that is so impressive, festive and easy to make. A delicious holiday treat that makes for a great homemade gift.

    These are one of our favorite candies much like the Turkish delight and these sesame candy bars.

    peppermint bark triangles on a red plate.

    Table of contents

    • What You'll Love About This Recipe
    • Recipe Ingredients
      • Ingredient Notes
    • Recipe Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe At A Glance
    • More Holiday Candies

    What You'll Love About This Recipe

    This is a super easy recipe for a quick snack or to nibble on during gathering, a chocolaty dessert, and a great homemade gift. Also if you are not a fan of dark chocolate, this is a nice way use up any dark chocolate bars you might have at home.

    Recipe Ingredients

    peppermine bark ingredients on a marble table.

    Ingredient Notes

    • For the dark chocolate, I've used a combination of 85% and 90% but of course you can use whatever you like.
    • Choose a good quality white chocolate that is made with cocoa butter.
    • Use any mint candy you like it does not have to be candy canes.
    • For the peppermint extract, you can also use peppermint oil or flavor.

    Recipe Instructions

    Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the recipe card below.

    Melting dark chocolate to make the peppermint bark.
    1. Using a sharp knife, chop the dark chocolate into pieces and place in a microwave safe bowl.
    2. Microwave for 30 seconds increments stirring in between until it is smooth. Mix in peppermint extract.
    A collage of two images showing how to spread and chill dark chocolate.
    • Spread the melted chocolate evenly in a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes or until hard.
    A collage of two images showing how to melt white chocolate for peppermint bark.
    1. Chop the white chocolate and place in a microwave safe bowl. Melt in microwave the same as we did with the dark chocolate.
    2. Let it cool down then spread it over the dark chocolate layer. Sprinkle the crushed candy on top then refrigerate for another 15-20 minutes to harden.
    How to cut chocolate peppermint bark.
    • Cut into squares or triangles or whatever shape you prefer.

    Expert Tips

    • You can use whatever chocolate you like, I have use a combination of 85% and 90% dark chocolate.
    • You can omit the white chocolate part and just sprinkle the crushed peppermint candy over the dark chocolate. You can also go wild with this recipe and make it a three layer chocolate, maybe even color the white chocolate.
    • Peppermint extract is essential as it gives the dark chocolate more minty flavor. You can use peppermint flavor or oil as well.
    • You can use chocolate chips instead of bars just use a good quality.
    • Make sure you buy a good quality white chocolate made with real cocoa butter.
    • Crush the candies by placing them in a zip lock bag and use a rolling pin or meat mallet to break.
    A hand holding a piece of peppermint bark with the rest in a red plate on a white marble table.

    Recipe At A Glance

    Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

    More Holiday Candies

    • Lokum (Turkish Delight)
    • Sesame Seed Bars Recipe
    • Tunisian Kaber
    • Almond Brittle

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    peppermint bark triangles on a red plate.

    Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

    A 3 ingredient holiday peppermint bark with dark chocolate. This is very easy to make and makes a great homemade gift.
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    Course: Candy
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Halal
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Chill time:: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 40 piece
    Calories: 105kcal
    Author: Amira

    Ingredients

    • 12 oz dark chocolate
    • 12 oz white chocolate
    • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint flavor optional
    • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes about 6 candy canes

    Instructions

    • Cut the dark chocolate into small pieces and place in a microwave safe bowl.
    • Microwave for 30 seconds intervals stirring in between until smooth.
    • Spread the chocolate over a parchment paper lined baking sheet and level with a spatula to an even thickness.
    • Refrigerate for 20 minutes to firm up.
    • Cut the white chocolate into small pieces and place in a microwave safe bowl then microwave for 30 seconds intervals until smooth. Let it cool down for a couple of minutes.
    • Spread the white chocolate over the dark chocolate later and level.
    • Sprinkle the crushed candy canes.
    • Refrigerate for another 20 minutes to harden then break into pieces.

    Notes

    • You can use whatever chocolate you like, I have use a combination of 85% and 90% dark chocolate.
    • You can omit the white chocolate part and just sprinkle the crushed peppermint candy over the dark chocolate. You can also go wild with this recipe and make it a three layer chocolate, maybe even color the white chocolate.
    • Peppermint extract is essential as it gives the dark chocolate more minty flavor. You can use peppermint flavor or oil as well.
    • You can use chocolate chips instead of bars just use a good quality.
    • Make sure you buy a good quality white chocolate made with real cocoa butter.
    • It is better to cool down the white chocolate a bit before adding to the dark chocolate layer so the dark chocolate will not melt. But even if it melts, it will make a nice swirl at the top plus this all will be covered with crushed candies so no worries.
    • Crush the candies by placing them in a zip lock bag and use a rolling pin or meat mallet to break.
    • I've divided my recipe into small 40 triangles as I have spread mine a little thinner than usual. You are free to make yours as thick or thin as you like and divide them however you prefer.
    • Peppermint bark should be refrigerated until before serving. Can also be frozen for up to 1 year.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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