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Layers and layers of smooth, silky white chocolate and dark chocolate in this peppermint bark with crushed candy canes. Don’t be alarmed by the addition of vegetable oil, it gives the bark a glossy finish and that snap when you break the pieces apart!

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I recommend using high-quality chocolate for this recipe like Ghirardelli Baking Bars (not sponsored!) so it’s extra yummy. Try this easy peppermint bark recipe for the holidays. Makes for perfect holiday gifts!

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Yield: 12 Servings

Peppermint Bark Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Melt white chocolate and 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a heatproof bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water. Immediately pour half of the melted chocolate into the prepared pan and tilt the pan so the chocolate makes an even layer. Or use a rubber spatula to smooth out the chocolate.
  3. Place in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes, or until the chocolate has set.
  4. Melt the dark or milk chocolate and 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a heatproof bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water. Immediately pour the melted chocolate into the prepared pan and tilt the pan so the chocolate makes an even layer. Place in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes, or until the chocolate has set.
  5. Repeat with another layer of white chocolate with the remaining chocolate and tilt the pan for an even layer.
  6. Unwrap the candy canes and put into a heavy-duty freezer bag. Use a rolling to smash the candy canes into crushed pieces.
  7. Sprinkle the crushed candy canes evenly over the white chocolate top layer. Place in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has set.
  8. Gently remove the peppermint bark from the baking sheet.
  9. Break the bark into small irregular pieces with your hands or a knife.
  10. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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You only need 4 ingredients for my peppermint bark recipe:

  • White chocolate
  • Milk or dark chocolate
  • Candy canes
  • Vegetable oil

White chocolate is pretty sweet so I like to use dark chocolate to cut through that sweetness but you can use milk chocolate.

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STEP 1. CHOP & MELT WHITE CHOCOLATE

Chop white chocolate into small pieces and add to a small bowl with 4 teaspoons of vegetable oil. Using a double boiler, stir the chocolate until melted. Pour half of the white chocolate onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Place in freezer for 15 to 20 minutes until hardened.

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Yield: 12 Servings

Peppermint Bark Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Melt white chocolate and 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a heatproof bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water. Immediately pour half of the melted chocolate into the prepared pan and tilt the pan so the chocolate makes an even layer. Or use a rubber spatula to smooth out the chocolate.
  3. Place in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes, or until the chocolate has set.
  4. Melt the dark or milk chocolate and 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a heatproof bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water. Immediately pour the melted chocolate into the prepared pan and tilt the pan so the chocolate makes an even layer. Place in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes, or until the chocolate has set.
  5. Repeat with another layer of white chocolate with the remaining chocolate and tilt the pan for an even layer.
  6. Unwrap the candy canes and put into a heavy-duty freezer bag. Use a rolling to smash the candy canes into crushed pieces.
  7. Sprinkle the crushed candy canes evenly over the white chocolate top layer. Place in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has set.
  8. Gently remove the peppermint bark from the baking sheet.
  9. Break the bark into small irregular pieces with your hands or a knife.
  10. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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STEP 2. CHOP & MELT DARK CHOCOLATE

Chop milk or dark chocolate into small pieces and use a double boiler to melt the chocolate.

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STEP 3. POUR DARK CHOCOLATE LAYER

Pour melted dark chocolate over white chocolate layer. Place in freezer for 15 to 20 minutes until hardened.

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STEP 4. POUR FINAL WHITE CHOCOLATE LAYER

I recommend making the white chocolate cool a little bit before pouring over the dark chocolate layer because I didn’t do that and it melted into dark chocolate. But this does make for a cool marbled effect!

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STEP 5. CRUSH CANDY CANES

Unwrap candy canes and place into a heavy-duty freezer bag. Use a rolling pin (I couldn’t find mine so I used a lemon juicer) to crush the candy canes intolittle pieces. You can make tiny crushed piecesorI likemine alittlechunky soyouget thatcrunchy contrastin the peppermint bark.

Immediately sprinkle on the crushed candy cane pieces or else the chocolate will starthardeningup and the pieces will not adhere to the chocolate.

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STEP 6. BREAK PEPPERMINT BARK

Now here’s the fun part! Peppermint bark is traditionally broken into chunks but if you want to make shapes with cookie cutters or cut into squares, dip your knife or cookie cutter in hot water.

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This peppermint bark recipe was originally published December 2010 and has been one of my most popular blog posts. You can see my original photography below, as you can tell, it’s improved since!

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Root Candles loved the original photography so much that they bought the photography to use for their Peppermint Bark candles. For more information, visit RootCandles.com.

Update: My Peppermint Bark has been featured onHuffington Post!

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FAQs

What are the ingredients in Palmer peppermint bark? ›

INGREDIENTS: SUGAR, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (PALM KERNEL, COCONUT, AND/OR PALM), SKIM MILK, WHEY, CORN SYRUP, PEPPERMINT OIL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER), SALT, VANILLIN (ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), U.S. CERTIFIED COLOR (FD&C RED #40).

What's the difference between peppermint and peppermint bark? ›

Peppermint bark is a chocolate confection. Generally it consists of peppermint candy pieces, such as candy canes, in white chocolate on top of dark chocolate, but peppermint bark can refer to any chocolate with peppermint candy pieces in it. It is especially popular around the Christmas season.

Why is Ghirardelli peppermint bark so good? ›

The layer of rich dark chocolate and the creamy mint layer with bits of peppermint crunch are a perfect blend of flavors and textures. They're best when kept in the refrigerator as it really helps keeps the mint and chocolate flavors crisp so they stand out more.

Why didn't my peppermint bark stick together? ›

Some recipes call for letting the first layer of chocolate set completely before pouring the second layer on top; however, if you wait for the first layer to completely harden and cool, it's more likely to separate from the next layer.

Is peppermint bark tea good for you? ›

Peppermint may help improve digestion, freshen your breath, and improve concentration. Additionally, this mint has antibacterial properties and may improve allergy symptoms, headaches, and clogged airways.

What are the main ingredients in peppermint? ›

Dried peppermint typically has 0.3–0.4% of volatile oil containing menthol (7–48%), menthone (20–46%), menthyl acetate (3–10%), menthofuran (1–17%), and 1,8-cineol (3–6%). Peppermint oil also contains small amounts of many additional compounds, including limonene, pulegone, caryophyllene, and pinene.

Is Williams Sonoma peppermint bark better than Costco? ›

It depends on your preference! If you really love mint, want your peppermint bark to have some heft, or plan to gift it to loved ones, Williams Sonoma is your best bet. If texture or price are the most important factors for you, Costco wins by a landslide.

Is peppermint good for acid reflux? ›

Peppermint can relax the sphincter between the stomach and esophagus, allowing stomach acids to flow back into the esophagus. (The sphincter is the muscle that separates the esophagus from the stomach.) By relaxing the sphincter, peppermint may actually worsen the symptoms of heartburn and indigestion.

How long does peppermint bark stay fresh? ›

Like most chocolates, peppermint bark is best stored in a tightly sealed container in a dark cool place. I prefer to keep it out of the freezer and store at room temperature. Peppermint bark should last about 2 weeks making it perfect for gifting!

What brand chocolate is best for bark? ›

For bark-making, use the best chocolate within your budget, either in bars or discs meant for melting and baking. Valrhona, Callebaut, Scharffen Berger, Guittard, and Ghirardelli are all good options.

Does Trader Joe's sell peppermint bark? ›

I've wanted to try Trader Joe's famous peppermint bark for years, but have never been able to do so because it's usually sold out at my local store. After hearing friends online and offline rave about it, I made sure to pick up a box as early as possible so I could finally give it a try.

How much is peppermint bark at Costco? ›

Costco's Kirkland Signature Peppermint Bark

The popular holiday bark includes white and dark chocolate coated in crushed peppermint candy for a sweet and minty taste, and the 21-ounce container costs $9.99.

How to keep homemade peppermint bark from separating? ›

Don't let chocolate come in contact with water or steam, which cause it to seize. (Peppermint extract is made with alcohol so even though it's liquid, it won't seize). Let bark sit at room temperature for few minutes before slicing/breaking to prevent layers from separating.

Why do they call peppermint bark bark? ›

The name "bark" or "candy bark" doesn't exactly explain itself, does it? Barks like this peppermint bark are called that because of the way the chocolate candy breaks into craggy pieces that resemble the layers and borders of tree bark. Also, many barks are made with dark chocolates, so the color is similar, too.

Where do you store peppermint bark? ›

Storing peppermint bark: You can store this homemade candy for a few days at room temperature, or up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.

What is peppermint bark made of? ›

This simple recipe for the classic Christmas treat features 3 layers of white and dark chocolates flavored with peppermint extract, plus crushed candy canes for garnish. The bark sets in an hour, so your holiday treat will be ready for tasting and gift-giving in a snap!

What are the ingredients in the peppermint inhaler? ›

  • Menthol 55.9%
  • Peppermint Oil 3.727%
  • Camphor 4.969%
  • Borneol 9%
  • Eucalyptus Oil 6.2%

What are the ingredients in peppermint antacid tablets? ›

Each Tablet Contains:
  • 250mg sodium alginate.
  • 106.5mg sodium bicarbonate.
  • 187.5mg calcium carbonate.

What are the ingredients in Palmer candy? ›

SUGAR, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (PALM KERNEL AND/OR PALM), WHEY, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), LACTOSE, SKIM MILK, SOY LECITHIN, (EMULSIFIER), VANILLIN (ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), AND U.S. CERTIFIED COLORS (FD&C BLUE #1, BLUE #2, RED #40, YELLOW #5 AND YELLOW #6 LAKES, AND RED #3).

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