This is the perfect addition to your Christmas cookie list and easy to make with no baking required!

Easy Holiday Recipe

I intend to give out prettily wrapped homemade brownies, decorated sugar cookies, and plenty of this easy-to-make homemade peppermint bark!

Peppermint Bark was always a favorite stocking stuffer of mine when I was younger, but recently I decided that I would set out on making my own rather than just hope that Santa would leave some for me.

Fortunately, it’s so incredibly easy to make and tastes just as wonderful as store-bought.

How To Make Peppermint Bark

  • Dark Chocolate Layer: Heat the chocolate in the microwave (or double boiler) on low and spread into a lined pan. This will begin to firm up a bit while you prepare your white chocolate but don’t let it set completely.
  • White Chocolate: Repeat with the white chocolate layer adding in a few crushed candy canes before spreading.
  • Very gently pour the white chocolate evenly over the dark and then nudge it evenly over the surface with the back of a spoon until the dark chocolate is completely covered. Cool completely.

How to Break Peppermint Bark

This bark is best if you have time to cool it at room temperature, which can take several hours. If you’re in a rush, it can be refrigerated but allowing it to cool at room temp is best. Once completely cooled, simply snap the chocolate into smaller pieces. If you have any handy, rubber gloves are great for this task to keep the chocolate from melting.

Peppermint Bark Tips

CHOCOLATE & LAYERS

  • Do not allow the first layer to set before adding the second layer (if the first layer sets too much, the layers will separate).
  • Use good quality chocolate, many brands of chocolate chips will not set properly. White chocolate with cocoa butter produces the best results.
  • Do not refrigerate (during or after making).
  • You can make this with just white or just dark/milk chocolate.
  • If your layers separate, the chocolate can be remelted on low. Pour the dark chocolate in the pan, drop the white chocolate overtop and gently swirl together.

CANDY CANES/PEPPERMINT

  • Some peppermint barks only sprinkle crushed candy canes on top, but I like the candy cane crunch throughout the white chocolate, as well — it gives the candy a great texture and flavor.
  • Don’t over-mix once you add the candy canes to the white chocolate — the heat from the chocolate can start to melt your candy canes and you want to keep them intact, so fold in briefly and then spread over your dark chocolate.
  • Top everything off with crushed candy cane pieces for a finishing touch

How to Store Peppermint Bark

Like most chocolates, peppermint bark is best stored in a tightly sealed container in a dark cool place. I prefer to keep it out of the freezer and store at room temperature.

Peppermint bark should last about 2 weeks making it perfect for gifting!

More Peppermint Favorites:

  • Peppermint Bark Pretzels
  • Peppermint Bark Fudge
  • Peppermint Brownies
  • Candy Cane Cookies
  • Peppermint Milkshake
  • Peppermint Bark Chocolate Pretzel Bites

 

Homemade Peppermint Bark

Nutrition Information

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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