Peppermint Bark

The first time I had peppermint bark was in college.  This cute boy brought over a plate of homemade candy that his mom had sent, and this was my favorite item on the plate!  Since then, I've had peppermint bark every Christmas - as that cute boy was Alex!

This is a painfully easy recipe, and a perfect Christmas gift if you're short on time.  Just be sure to use a good quality melting chocolate (not the bars found in the grocery store).  I also found the candy canes pre-chopped at Jewel and World Market, and it makes this recipe even easier!

 

Peppermint Bark

Recipe from Janet Diestler

Ingredients:

• 1 pound dark chocolate melting wafers or chips
• 1 pound white chocolate melting wafers or chips
• 3-6 candy canes, chopped up into small pieces (depending on how minty you like it)

Directions:

1. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil, and very lightly butter. 
2. With a double-boiler, slowly melt the dark chocolate, stirring constantly. 
3. Once melted, pour on to baking sheet and spread to desired thickness (usually about 1/4 of an inch). 
4. Place in refrigerator to cool, and start melting the white chocolate with the same method. 
5. Once white chocolate is melted, pour on top of dark chocolate (its okay if the dark chocolate hasn't set up perfectly - it'll make the two chocolates stick together). 
6. Immediately sprinkle mint chips on top of white chocolate, and slightly pat down.  Place in fridge to cool, before splitting into pieces with a fork.

Note:  When serving this dish with other candies, be sure to place them in a separate container or bag - otherwise all your candies will taste like mint!