HOLIDAY PEPPERMINT BARK
Peppermint Bark is the ultimate Christmas candy in my book, full of chocolate, white chocolate, and candy canes. . But holy cow! It can cost up toward $30 a pound in many stores. Many have decided to take the bull by the horns and make their own, and here is my version. Rather than $30 per pound, you can make over 2 pounds for under $10 - not too shabby. Besides, it's delicious and you will have all of those smarty pants bragging rights that you made it yourself.
Ingredients
- 1 pound good quality semi-sweet chocolate chopped into ¼ inch pieces or chocolate chips
- 1 pound good quality semi-sweet chocolate chopped into ¼ inch pieces or chocolate chips
- 4 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil divided
- 4 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil divided
- 1 pound good quality white chocolate chopped into ¼ inch pieces or white chocolate chips
- 1 pound good quality white chocolate chopped into ¼ inch pieces or white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract optional
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract optional
- ½ cup chopped peppermint candies or candy canes
Instructions
- Line an 18 x13 inch-cookie sheet with aluminum foil (Grilling Foil, which is nonstick, works well). Liberally spray with cooking spray.
- Place semi-sweet chocolate and 2 tablespoons of the oil in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 20-second intervals until chocolate is melted.
- Pour onto cookie sheet and smooth out into an even layer. Refrigerate until set (about 10 minutes).
- When the semi-sweet layer is set, place white chocolate, 2 tablespoons oil and peppermint extract in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 20-second intervals until chocolate is melted. Pour over the semi-sweet chocolate and quickly spread in an even layer.
- Sprinkle with chopped peppermint candies, and press into white chocolate as best as you can.
- Place in refrigerator until firm.
- Break or cut into pieces, your choice.
- Store in the refrigerator.