It isn’t the holiday season without peppermint bark! I usually buy it, but this year, my daughter and I are making some of our own.

What Do I Need to Make Peppermint Bark?

I was really intimidated by the thought of making my own Christmas candy this year–visions of double boilers, and sugar burns danced through my head. Really, if you’re wanting to dabble in candy making this holiday season, this peppermint bark recipe is the gateway recipe for you! You don’t need any fancy candy-making equipment, and the ingredients are all basic and easy to find (yay, Amazon!).

Ingredients and Supplies:

• A package (16 ounce) white chocolate almond bark
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract, divided
• A package (16 ounce) chocolate almond bark
• 1/2 cup candy canes, crushed
• Parchment paper
• Ziploc bags
• Rolling Pin
• Baking sheets

How to Make Peppermint Bark

Serves 16-18 Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 5 min

1. Once you have gathered all of your ingredients, line baking sheet with parchment paper, leave 2-3 inches extra to easily remove. 2. Next, place candy canes in a resealable bag and crush with rolling pin.

3. Then, add chocolate almond bark to medium size microwave safe bowl.

4. Next, heat for 1 minute, and stir. 5. Continue heating for 10-20 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating. 6. Stop heating just before all chocolate is melted. 7. Stir until completely melted. 8. Add ½ teaspoon peppermint extract and stir until well combined.

9. Spread evenly onto prepared baking sheet.

10. Repeat steps for melting chocolate with white almond bark. 11. Add ½ teaspoon peppermint extract and stir until well combined. 12. Spread evenly on top of chocolate layer.

13. Immediately add crushed candy canes. 14. Break into pieces. 15. Store in airtight container. Serves 16-18

Yield: Serves 16-18

Peppermint Bark

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Peppermint bark is a festive dessert to serve at parties, and you can also pack it in a holiday tin for a thoughtful DIY gift idea!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 ounce) white chocolate almond bark
• 1 package (16 ounce) chocolate almond bark
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract, divided
• ⅓ cup candy canes, crushed

Instructions

1. Line baking sheet with parchment paper, leave 2-3 inches extra to easily remove.
2. Place candy canes in a resealable bag and crush with rolling pin.
3. Add chocolate almond bark to medium size microwave safe bowl.
4. Heat for 1 minute, stir.
5. Continue heating for 10-20 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating.
6. Stop heating just before all chocolate is melted.
7. Stir until completely melted.
8. Add ½ teaspoon peppermint extract and stir until well combined.
9. Spread evenly onto prepared baking sheet.
10. Repeat steps for melting chocolate with white almond bark.
11. Add ½ teaspoon peppermint extract and stir until well combined.
12. Spread evenly on top of chocolate layer.
13. Immediately add crushed candy canes.
14. Break into pieces.
15. Store in airtight container

Holiday Recipes and Fun for the Whole Family

The best part of the holidays is the memories made baking, crafting, and decorating as a family! Here are some of our favorites:

• Kids will have so much fun making craft stick ornaments to gift to loved ones this holiday season!
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• Make pom pom pinecone ornaments for your tree, with this cute idea from The Nerd’s Wife!
• Put on a Christmas movie, grab some cups of cocoa, and then color these 60+ Christmas printables with your little ones!
• Decorate your tree with some old-fashioned charm and DIY tin foil ornaments!
• Looking for some new cookie ideas this year? We have 75+ Christmas cookie recipes you have to try!
• We have gathered 14 festive breakfast and brunch ideas for Christmas!
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• You have to try this peppermint grasshopper pie.

Do you make any candy for the holidays? Comment below with what you make!