12-Minute Chocolate Peppermint Bark Gift Magic
Make this beautiful Chocolate Peppermint Bark easily. It shows off lovely swirled layers, making it a perfect, simple edible holiday gift.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 1 pound
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Melting and Setting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, divided
- 12 ounces white chocolate, divided
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract, divided
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Melt 6 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate according to package directions.
- Spread the melted semi-sweet chocolate evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Let the chocolate set slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Melt 6 ounces of white chocolate. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract into the white chocolate.
- Drizzle the peppermint white chocolate over the semi-sweet layer.
- Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the two chocolates together to create a marbled effect.
- Sprinkle the crushed candy canes evenly over the top.
- Let the bark set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Once firm, break the bark into irregular pieces.
- Melt the remaining 6 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate. Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract into the semi-sweet chocolate.
- Drizzle this peppermint dark chocolate mixture over the set bark for added flavor and decoration.
- Allow this final layer to set completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of peppermint extract to your taste.
- For a cleaner break, score the bark lightly before it fully sets.
- Store the bark in an airtight container at cool room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg