Peppermint Bark Chocolate Treat (Printable)

Festive layers of semisweet and white chocolate with crunchy peppermint for a cool holiday bite.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chocolate Layers

01 - 7 oz semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped
02 - 7 oz white chocolate, chopped

→ Peppermint

03 - 6 peppermint candy canes or hard peppermint candies, crushed (about 1/2 cup)
04 - 1/2 tsp pure peppermint extract (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Line a 9 x 13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Melt the semisweet or dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or microwave in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
03 - Pour the melted chocolate onto the baking sheet and spread into an even 1/4 inch thick layer.
04 - Refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes until just set but not fully hardened.
05 - Melt the white chocolate using the same method in a clean heatproof bowl; stir in peppermint extract if using.
06 - Pour the white chocolate over the chilled dark chocolate layer and spread gently to cover.
07 - Evenly sprinkle crushed peppermint candies over the white chocolate and press lightly to adhere.
08 - Refrigerate for about 30 minutes until fully set.
09 - Remove from refrigerator and break into 20 pieces by hand or with a sharp knife.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks and tastes gourmet but comes together faster than you'd believe, making last-minute gifting totally doable.
  • The contrast between cool peppermint and melting chocolate hits different every single time, especially when it's made with quality ingredients you actually trust.
02 -
  • The gap between layers matters—breaking it too soon leads to messy layers, but waiting the full time means it snaps cleanly and doesn't slide apart when you pick it up.
  • Temperature control is everything; let white chocolate cool slightly before spreading or it'll melt through the dark layer and blur your beautiful stripes.
03 -
  • Quality chocolate makes the absolute difference—invest in brands you'd actually eat on their own, and your bark will sing.
  • If your kitchen runs warm, keep things in the fridge longer; if it's cold, you might need slightly less chill time before breaking to avoid it becoming brittle.

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