Recipe

Peppermint Bark Candy Recipe

	Midgelet / All my dishes 11 months, 2 weeks ago A great Christmas or holiday candy from DIY network Prep:120m Cook:10m Servings:12	Midgelet
	candy bark peppermint chocolate

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Ingredients

12 oz. quality white chocolate, finely chopped

30 red-and-white-striped hard peppermint candies, coarsely crushed (about 6 ounces)

12 oz. bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped

1/2 cup whipping cream

1 Teaspoon peppermint extract

Directions

Note: This recipe makes around 1-1/2 pounds.

Line the cookie sheet with a 12" length of foil.

Combine bittersweet/semisweet chocolate, whipping cream, and peppermint extract in a bowl set over saucepan of barely simmering water

do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water) until chocolate is melted and smooth.

The chocolate will feel warm to touch.

Remove from over water.

Pour the chocolate onto the foil.

Using the rubber spatula spread an even layer of chocolate over the foil.

Sprinkle half of the crushed peppermints over the chocolate

. Chill in the refrigerator until set, about 20 minutes.

Remove the chocolate and peppermint from the refrigerator.

Melt the white chocolate in a bowl set over saucepan of barely simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water) until chocolate is melted and smooth.

(The chocolate will feel warm to touch.)

Remove from over water.

Pour all of the white chocolate over the chilled chocolate and peppermints

. Using the rubber spatula spread the white chocolate in even layer.

Top with the remaining crushed peppermints.

Refrigerate until very cold and firm, about 25 minutes.

Once hardened, use your hands to break the bark into chunks

. Allow bark to stand 15 minutes at room temperature before serving.

(Note: This recipe can be made 2 weeks ahead and chilled in an airtight container.)

For gift giving, package the peppermint bark in clean glass jars.

Glue stick wrapping paper scraps to the metal lid.

Attach a bow, ornament and a tag.

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Comments

lacrenshaw 11 months, 2 weeks ago said:
I LOVE this stuff, midge! Thanks and my five, mt friend.
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herby 11 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Midge, recipe looks great!

juels 11 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Sounds like a very pretty candy, love the combo of ingredients here! Great post! Adding to my holiday recipe list, thanks!

momo_55grandma 11 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Love peppermint candy so this will be a great christmas candy thanks high5

minitindel 11 months, 2 weeks ago said:
I just love peppermint love it

thanks

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momofsixil 11 months, 1 week ago said:
This sounds absolutely wonderful and I am excited about making it! A definite "5" from me!!

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