Peppermint Bark
Yield: 60 servings
Homemade peppermint bark is an easy holiday treat with only 3 ingredients! This Christmas candy bark makes a great edible gift or a sweet addition to a Christmas cookie platter.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds bright white candy melts
- 12 large candy canes
- ½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
Instructions
- Line an 11″ x 17″ rimmed pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Melt the candy melts in a double boiler, or in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring fairly constantly until chocolate has melted. This can also be done carefully in the microwave. Just be extra careful to not let the candy melts scorch.
- Place candy canes in a heavy duty zip-top baggie and use a rolling pin or mallet to crush into 1/4″ pieces.
- Remove candy melts from heat and stir in the peppermint extract and all but 1/4 cup of the crushed candy canes. Pour onto prepared pan. Spread evenly and then sprinkle with reserved 1/4 cup of crushed candy canes. Refrigerate until firm, 20 minutes or so, and then break into pieces about 2" to 3" in size.
Notes
This freezes extremely well.
From the recipe box of my friend Jennifer, adapted slightly from Martha Stewart.
Nutrition Information:
Serving: 1 Calories: 71kcal Carbohydrates: 18g Sodium: 7mg Sugar: 11g
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