If it's made with palm oil or another kind of fat, it has a tendency to separate from the dark chocolate layer once the chocolate has set. It also helps if you add the top layer while the bottom layer isn't totally cold and set when you pour on the top layer.

Simple melted chocolate topped with crushed candy canes is wonderful, of course, but I also like to add a splash of peppermint extract to the melted chocolate before pouring it out. The extra kick of peppermint flavor really makes this treat feel special for the holidays.

Once hardened, just lift the bark off the baking sheet and crack it into pieces with your hands. If you'd like a more uniform look, do this: Wait for the chocolate to just barely start to harden it will hold your fingerprint if you press down, but won't make your finger wet.

Use a paring knife or a chef's knife to gently score the top of the bark into uniform squares or rectangles.

Let the chocolate finish cooling completely, then break it apart along the score lines. Peppermint bark will keep for weeks if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

This makes it a great gift idea around the holidays—make a big batch at the beginning of December and grab what you need for easy gifts for teachers, neighbors, and friends. On the odd chance that you actually get tired of eating peppermint bark straight from the cookie tin, try chopping it up into pieces and make these Peppermint Bark Cookies or sprinkle them over a batch of brownies!

Line a cookie sheet with a silicon baking mat or with wax paper and set aside. Break up the candy canes with your hands first, then transfer them to a zip-top bag.

Put that zip-top bag in a second zip top bag the first one tends to tear when you start crushing the candies. Place the bag on a cutting board and pound the candy canes with a kitchen mallet, meat tenderizer, or a hammer.

You want chunky pieces for sprinkling over the chocolate, about the size of peas or slightly larger; don't crush them into too fine a powder. Transfer the crushed candy canes to a bowl.

Place the chocolate in a heat-proof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Make sure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water. Stir occasionally with a heat-proof spatula until the chocolate is completely melted.

Alternatively, melt the chocolate in second bursts in the microwave. Stop microwaving when you see just a few small lumps of chocolate remaining. Stir until those lumps have melted completely. Add the extract and stir into the chocolate. Pour the chocolate onto the baking sheet and spread it out as thin or as thick as you like using a spatula an offset spatula works especially well for this.

Sprinkle the peppermint candy chunks on to the chocolate and gently press them in with yours hands. Place in the freezer for 5 minutes or until hardened. Break into pieces and serve or store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a month.

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Milk Chocolate Peppermint Bark. Submitted by caityb Trending Videos. Add Photo Prep Time:. Jump to Nutrition Facts.

Directions Gather all ingredients and line a 12x18 inch jelly roll pan with aluminum foil. I Made It Print. Nutrition Facts per serving Calories 9g Fat 20g Carbs 2g Protein. Add Your Photo. Photos of Milk Chocolate Peppermint Bark 01 of Photo by Allrecipes Member.

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Recipes Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes White Chocolate. Milk Chocolate Peppermint Bark. Submitted by caityb Trending Videos. Add Photo Prep Time:. Jump to Nutrition Facts. Directions Gather all ingredients and line a 12x18 inch jelly roll pan with aluminum foil. I Made It Print. Nutrition Facts per serving Calories 9g Fat 20g Carbs 2g Protein.

Add Your Photo. Photos of Milk Chocolate Peppermint Bark 01 of Photo by Allrecipes Member. Photo by ashley. Photo by Kim.

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These choices will be signaled to our partners and will not affect browsing data. Accept All Reject All Show Purposes. Total Fat 9g. Saturated Fat 6g. Cholesterol 7mg. Sodium 39mg. Total Carbohydrate 20g. Total Sugars 18g. Switch up the chocolate layers if you prefer to have your semisweet chocolate on top, or mix up the toppings.

Switch up the candy canes for your favorite colorful version, and add on your favorite candy if you want this bark to be extra sweet hint: take inspiration from our favorite chocolate bark recipes.

Can't get enough of this bark? Incorporate it into another crowd-pleasing dessert, like our peppermint bark brownies. Alternatively, you can freeze peppermint bark for up to 6 months.

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Yields: 12 serving s. Prep Time: 10 mins. Total Time: 50 mins. Ingredients Save to My Recipes. semisweet chocolate, chopped 12 oz. peppermint extract 8 candy canes, crushed See All Nutritional Information.

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Jump to Nutrition Facts. Directions Gather all ingredients and line a 12x18 inch jelly roll pan with aluminum foil. I Made It Print. Nutrition Facts per serving Calories 9g Fat 20g Carbs 2g Protein. Add Your Photo. Photos of Milk Chocolate Peppermint Bark 01 of Photo by Allrecipes Member.

Photo by ashley. Photo by Kim. Photo by kandace. Photo by Boberina Isaak. Photo by JATepera. Photo by Jessica Rose Rogala. Each cavity has the same pretty snowflake shape and a neat little pattern on the bottom that leaves an impression in your chocolate or any other item you would bake or make with this.

So when it comes to bark, you can go the traditional pan route or you can use cookie cutters or silicone molds. Hello was wondering the recipe above makes 12 snowflakes.

And can i use Hershey chocolate i have lots of hearts of Hershey was wondering if i can use that. Or what kind do use like the bakers brand? Typically the best bet would be to use a good quality chocolate bar that is intended for baking and melting. I made these last night and wanted to share what I learned from the experience.

I used the Heidi Lee silicone snowflake molds I found on Amazon. I used Nestle Toll House morsels, both dark and white chocolate. To prevent the chocolate from not sticking together I put the molds with the chocolate layer in the fridge only for the as long as it took me to melt the white chocolate.

The candies popped right out of the molds with no separation. This recipe worked so well, thanks for posting it. Name required. Mail required - will not be published. Website URL. Home Contact Me! Easy homemade double chocolate peppermint bark. A classic holiday treat the entire family will love!

And a fun edible gift to share with friends and family! Prep Time 10 minutes mins. Total Time 2 hours hrs. Course: Dessert.

Cuisine: American. Keyword: Chocolate. Instructions If making one sheet of bark, line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.