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Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes » Easy Peppermint Bark Recipe

Easy Peppermint Bark Recipe

By Sherri On November 27, 2018, Updated December 9, 2020 26 Comments

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This homemade Peppermint Bark Recipe is easy to make with 3 simple ingredients – dark chocolate, white chocolate then topped with crushed peppermint candy. A perfect Holiday treat and gift for friends and neighbors!

Woohoo!!  It’s that time of year!  Time to make all of my favorite Holiday goodies!  🙂

Peppermint Bark pieces on a white plate

 

This peppermint bark is by far the easiest thing that I make. All it is is melted bars of semi-sweet and white chocolate  and crushed candy canes or peppermints.  And it’s so much tastier than store bought versions!

This bark makes a perfect hostess gift or gift for neighbors and friends too.  Simply put several pieces in a mason jar and tie a pretty bow around the lid.

How Do You Make Peppermint Bark from Scratch?

Line a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan with parchment paper or waxed paper.

Melt semisweet chocolate in the microwave for 1 – 1 /1/2 minutes on high.  Stir and heat for an additional 30 seconds. Stir again and repeat for another 30 seconds if necessary.

Spread semisweet chocolate over the waxed paper, 1/4 inch thick.

Place pan in the refrigerator and allow this to set for about 30 minutes.

Melt white chocolate in the microwave for 1 – 1 /1/2 minutes on high.  Stir and heat for an additional 30 seconds. Stir again and repeat for another 30 seconds if necessary. (be very careful not to burn)

Spread white chocolate over the semisweet chocolate.

Sprinkle over crushed peppermint candies.

Peppermint Bark being prepared on a cookie sheet

Gently press the candies into the chocolate to keep them from falling off.

Place the pan back in the refrigerator and allow the chocolate to completely set for 1 hour.

Once the chocolate has set,  break it into pieces.

Enjoy!

How long will peppermint bark keep?

Peppermint bark will last for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container or up to 3-4 weeks in the refrigerator.

Tips for the Best Christmas Bark Candy

Place 3-4 candy canes or peppermint candies in a sandwich bag and beat it with my rolling pin or meat mallet.  I prefer really small pieces but you can choose to leave the pieces larger if you’d like.

Using quality chocolate does make a different how your bark will taste.  I recommend Ghirardelli.

Choose white chocolate bars that are made with real cocoa butter and not just oils.

If you like a extra peppermint flavor, stir in 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract into the melted white chocolate prior to adding it to the dark chocolate layer.

Variations of Peppermint Bark

Use milk chocolate in place of dark chocolate if desired

Replace about 1/4 of the peppermint candy pieces with holiday sprinkles.

Add a few holiday M&M’s for more color.

Make the bark with just one chocolate instead of both.  Either all white chocolate or all dark chocolate

Peppermint Bark pieces sprinkled with crushed candy canes

Try these other Holiday Treats too:

Old Fashioned Snowball Cookies

Raspberry Pecan Pinwheel Cookies

Oreo Balls Recipe

Healthier Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies

several pieces of peppermint bark with crushed peppermints on top

Easy Peppermint Bark Recipe

This simple Peppermint Bark Recipe is made from 3 ingredients – melted semi-sweet and white chocolate bars and crushed candy canes.
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
refrigerate: 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 179kcal
Author: Sherri Hagymas

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Ghirardelli Semisweet Chocolate Two 4 oz bars
  • 8 ounces Ghirardelli White Chocolate Two 4 oz bars
  • ½ cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies

Instructions

  • Line a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan with parchment paper or waxed paper.
  • Melt semisweet chocolate in the microwave for 1 - 1 /1/2 minutes on high. Stir and heat for an additional 30 seconds. Stir again and repeat for another 30 seconds if necessary.
  • Spread semisweet chocolate over the waxed paper, 1/4 inch thick.
  • Place pan in the refrigerator and allow this to set for about 30 minutes.
  • Melt white chocolate in the microwave for 1 - 1 /1/2 minutes on high. Stir and heat for an additional 30 seconds. Stir again and repeat for another 30 seconds if necessary.
  • Spread white chocolate over the semisweet chocolate.
  • Sprinkle over crushed peppermint candies.
  • Gently press the candies into the chocolate to keep the candies from falling off.
  • Allow the chocolate to set for 2 hours.
  • Once the chocolate has set break into pieces. Store in an air tight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1oz | Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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  1. Brenda/the blonde gardener says

    November 27, 2016 at 5:35 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve made this before and it is always a hit. Thanks for the reminder to make them again!

    Reply
  2. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    December 18, 2014 at 7:30 pm

    Hi Sherri, Your Peppermint Bark Recipe is being features @DearCreatives tomorrow at the Inspiration Spotlight party! Thanks for sharing and wishing you a Merry Christmas!! Hope to see you again soon. Theresa

    Reply
    • Sherri says

      December 18, 2014 at 8:16 pm

      Thank you so much Theresa 🙂

      Reply
  3. Diane Balch says

    December 18, 2014 at 10:29 am

    I like that your bark is white and dark. Pinned. Thanks for sharing this with us on Weekend Bites.

    Reply
  4. marilyn says

    December 16, 2014 at 8:45 pm

    Thanks, I can even do this bark, love this! Yum
    Pinned!

    Reply
  5. Nettie Moore says

    December 16, 2014 at 9:19 am

    5 stars
    Hi Sherri! Congratulations! Your yummy Peppermint Bark has been featured at our Simple Supper Tuesday Linky Party at Moore or Less Cooking!! Nettie

    LINK: http://mooreorlesscooking.com/2014/12/15/simple-supper-tuesday-linky-party-40/

    Reply
    • Sherri says

      December 16, 2014 at 1:27 pm

      Thank you so much Nettie!

      Reply
  6. Stephanie says

    December 15, 2014 at 8:45 pm

    How yummy!! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!

    Reply
  7. Kimberly says

    December 15, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    This looks so good! Pinned and tweeted. Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
  8. Miz Helen says

    December 15, 2014 at 11:57 am

    5 stars
    Your Peppermint Bark looks awesome. Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope you have a great week.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  9. Dee says

    December 15, 2014 at 1:56 am

    We make this every year, so I’m drooling at your picture. Love the idea of packing it in a mason jar. Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle! 🙂

    Reply
  10. [email protected] says

    December 14, 2014 at 9:04 pm

    Looks delicious! I may finally make some of my own. You’ve made it look so easy 🙂

    Reply
  11. swathi says

    December 14, 2014 at 9:02 pm

    Delicious this peppermint bark is perfect for this season, Thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop. pinning.

    Reply
  12. Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness says

    December 13, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    This looks so delicious! I’ve been looking for some easy yummy recipe to make this holiday season! Pinned! 🙂

    Reply
  13. [email protected] Freshman Cook says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    I am obsessed with peppermint this year! This looks amazing and addicting!
    I would love if you would share this at Celebrate It! It is all about celebrating the big and little things in our wonderful everyday lives!
    http://thefreshmancook.blogspot.com/2014/12/celebrate-it-blog-party-21.html

    Reply
  14. [email protected] Table Treasures says

    December 11, 2014 at 5:23 pm

    Stopping by from Let’s Get Real. Love peppermint bark this time of year! Tastes like Christmas to me. I love the idea of incorporating both white and semisweet chocolate. Yum!

    Reply
  15. Emily says

    December 11, 2014 at 3:19 pm

    These look delicious! I love anything peppermint so I will definitely be trying out this recipe. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  16. Becca Lynn says

    December 10, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    This looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing! Def pinned this!

    Reply
  17. Kate says

    December 10, 2014 at 8:58 pm

    Now that is simple! Peppermint is my favorite this time of year….Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  18. Brittany @ Equipping Godly Women says

    December 10, 2014 at 10:56 am

    That looks SO yummy! Pinning for sure!

    Reply
  19. Sarah J says

    December 9, 2014 at 8:15 am

    Popping over from Totally Terrific Tuesday =) My mouth is watering! I may need to make this for myself, I mean the family… yes, the family 😉 Be sure to share your crafts & DIYs at Two Uses Tuesday over at Sarah Celebrates if you don’t already!

    Reply
  20. [email protected] says

    December 7, 2014 at 6:29 pm

    This sounds so very yummy! Visiting you from the The Clever Chicks Blog Hop.

    Reply
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