Peppermint Bark

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Nothing screams Christmas holidays like Peppermint Bark. It’s so easy to make, I guarantee you’ll want to make more than one batch to give out to friends and family.

This recipe is easily customizable with your favorite candy and the perfect project to make with the little ones!

Ingredients for Best Peppermint Bark Recipe

• Dark chocolate chips

• White chocolate chips

• Hard mint candies or candy canes

How to Make Peppermint Bark

    1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    2. Place the dark chocolate chips in a large glass measuring cup or bowl, and microwave it for 30 second intervals until melted, mixing between intervals.

    3. Pour the melted chocolate onto the baking sheet and spread out until ¼-inch, using a rubber spatula. Let the chocolate harden.

    4. Repeat the process with the white chocolate chips and pour it over the hardened dark chocolate. Spread using the spatula.

    5. Immediately after spreading the white chocolate, sprinkle the crushed candies evenly on top.

    6. Let the white chocolate harden and cut it into squares using a very sharp knife.

How to Chop Hard Peppermint Candies?

To crush the hard candies, you can either place them in a food processor and pulse until lightly crushed, or inside a zipper bag and break them with a rolling pin until roughly crushed.

How to Store Easy Peppermint Bark Recipe?

Peppermint Bark can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature. There are no ingredients that can go bad at room temperature, but it can also be kept in the fridge in an airtight container if you want to preserve the flavor as fresh as possible.

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Can You Freeze Peppermint Bark?

Yes, you can! Peppermint bark can be frozen for up to six months. Just lay the pieces out in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze them for a few hours or overnight. Once they’re solid, move them into a freezer-safe bag or container. When you’re ready to enjoy them, let them thaw in the fridge or at room temperature.

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Recipe FAQs

How long does peppermint bark stay fresh?

At room temperature, it’ll last for about two weeks. If you keep it in the fridge, it can stay good for up to three weeks. Freezing isn’t ideal though—once thawed, the candy cane bits can get sticky and lose their crunch.

Why is it called “peppermint bark”?

The name comes from the way it looks—like tree bark. It’s a thin sheet of chocolate, usually topped with crushed peppermint or other mix-ins, giving it a rough, bark-like texture.

How do you keep the layers from separating?

The layers tend to separate if you use white chocolate made with palm oil on top of dark chocolate made with cocoa butter. These two fats don’t bond well. Make sure the bark is completely set before you try to break it. It also helps to let it come to room temperature before cutting. I’ve found using a sharp knife gives the cleanest break and helps keep the layers intact.