This chocolate peppermint bark is super quick and easy to make. Don't pay a fortune for it in stores. Just make your own!
I'm not going to lie, I actually LOVE chocolate bark. I mean, if you read my blog regularly you probably already know that.
And if you're new here, "hi my name is Kim and I'm addicted to chocolate bark".
If I'm being honest, it goes back to my childhood. As most food related memories do.
My dad loved almond bark. Honestly, he was OBSESSED with it! All of us kids would buy him some every year for the holidays.
Over the years I got my dad to branch out a bit. After that, I think I made him every single flavour of bark over the years. I miss making it for him. He was always my best taste tester.
These days my bark is given to all our friends and family as Christmas gifts. It makes great gifts for teachers, coworkers, and random strangers too!
I make way too much so we have to pass it off to whoever digs chocolate. There's no shame in my bark giving game!
Given my job is cooking, I make tons of Christmas recipes every year. So, it's super important to share it with others.
Honestly, it's good Christmas karma! Giving away copious amounts of this peppermint bark recipe makes me happy!
Ingredients:
- Chocolate - You can use any kind of chocolate you like but I used milk chocolate for this chocolate bark.
- White Chocolate - Use white chocolate chips, white almond bark or white candy melts so the swirls really stand out.
- Peppermints - I love crushing peppermints for this but you could also use candy canes. Or buy already crushed peppermint from a store. You can also use crushed candy canes.
Instructions for Chocolate Peppermint Bark:
- First, line a baking sheet or sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Next, melt the chocolates in a bowl over a saucepan filled with hot water on the stovetop. You could also melt each of the chocolates separately in the microwave in a microwave safe bowl. Work in batches by melting one, then the other. Once each is melted you need to stir it until it's smooth.
- Then, spoon or pour each chocolate randomly on cookie sheet. Then, use a butter knife or offset spatula to make patterns in the bark.
- Crush peppermint candies. I usually put them in a Zip-loc bag and use a rolling pin or meat mallet to crush them.
- Next, sprinkle crushed peppermints over the bark.
- Then, place cookie sheet in fridge to set up and chill the chocolate.
- Lastly, remove the cookie sheet from fridge and break the bark into pieces.
- Serve!
How to Store Chocolate Peppermint Bark
- Store the bark in a container in a cool dry place for about 2 weeks. Room temperature works best because of the peppermints.
- It can also be stored in the fridge or freezer for 1-2 months.
Variations on Chocolate Peppermint Bark
- White chocolate only.
- Milk chocolate only.
- Semisweet chocolate is always a great option.
- Dark chocolate for a healthier version.
- Crushed peppermint cookies would be a lovely addition to this holiday treat.
- Add peppermint extract to the chocolate for added flavor.
- You can add pretzels to the bottom layer. I call it Pretzel Bark with Peppermint and it is magical.
Other recipes you will love as much as Chocolate Peppermint Bark:
- Oreo Bark
- White Chocolate Oreo Cookie Balls
- Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
- Red Velvet Cookie Stacks with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Red Velvet Swirl Fudge
- Mini Peanut Butter Christmas Crack
- Microwave Pistachio Brittle
- More Holiday Recipes!
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Chocolate Peppermint Bark
Ingredients
- 8 ounces milk or semi-sweet chocolate
- 8 ounces white chocolate chips, white almond bark or white candy melts
- ¼ cup crushed peppermints
Instructions
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Fill two saucepans about ⅓ of the way full with water. Pop them on the stove and bring to a boil, lower the temperature a bit so it's a low boil. Place a heat safe glass bowl over top of each saucepan. Be sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the top of the water.
- Place one kind of chocolate in each of the two bowls. Keep the water hot so the chocolate can melt. This double boiler method is my favourite way to melt chocolate.
- Once each chocolate is smooth you can spoon them alternately onto the cookie sheet. Continue to spoon onto the cookie sheet until all the chocolate is gone. Now take a butter knife and drag it slowly though the colours to create the marble effect. I go in one direction, then the other until I get the effect I want.
- Toss the peppermints over top. I love having some broken pieces, and some larger pieces. It just makes for fun bites.
- Pop the bark in the fridge for an hour or two to allow it to set up. Snap the pieces by hand, or cut with a knife.
- Serve with a big old chocolate and peppermint loving smile!
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Carol at Wild Goose Tea
It is simple! And FUN to bring to events. Barks always are popular, so that makes me popular too.
Kim Beaulieu
So true. I love bringing it to parties.
Sarah
You say chocolate and I'm there!
Kim Beaulieu
I'm the same way.
Sarah @ SnixyKitchen
I could easily down a whole batch of this in one afternoon. Peppermint bark is my FAVORITE and I love the peppermint candies you used for yours!
Kim Beaulieu
Me too. And I know this because I pretty did just that. Ha. Thanks so much Sarah. I had fun making this one.
Aggie
I recently picked up some peppermint bark at the store and my husband and kids (and in laws) have been going crazy over it!! I thought it would be fun to make over the holidays to give as gifts to neighbors...I'm so glad you posted this recipe!!
Melissa
I love the versatility of bark recipes. This one is so festive!
Lauren Kelly Nutrition
I love this bark! I want to make it to give as gifts it's so pretty!
Nutmeg Nanny
Chocolate peppermint bark is my favorite! It always makes an appearance on my holiday spread.
Brian @ A Thought For Food
Looks totally fantastic! I've never made peppermint bark before, mainly out of fear that I'd eat all of it.
Susan
You are the queen of chocolate bark. I love all your bark recipes. I'll bark it out loud. Okay I'll stop now. Plus you photograph it so well, which is not easy. Also I'll take your extra bark, it makes me gain 10 extra pounds too but I'll take the sacrifice.
Meseidy
This is a great edible gift!
Kelsey @ Snacking Squirrel
so happy i stumbled upon your blog. i am really enjoying your posts and amazing recipes!!!! keep it up xo
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life
I love simple easy desserts like this! That first picture of the stack is gorgeous! Makes me want to grab right into my computer for it 🙂
Kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox
I love the swirled look of your bark! So, stunning and yummy looking!
Brooks
Kim, this has to be the most visually pleasing bark I've seen to date. And with just three ingredients, that's something to bark about. Woof!
Brooks
A killer Peppermint Bark, Kim. Your swirling technique, and in particular the peppermints you chose, make this treat very attractive. You know I'd select the bigger, random pieces. For me. 🙂
Emily @ Life on Food
Peppermint bark is a classic and a must for my family each year. This recipe looks good.
Lizzy (Good Things)
Seriously good stuff... thanks for sharing, Kim.
Thalia @ butter and brioche
Seriously how delicious is this chocolate and peppermint bark! It not only looks wickedly tasty, but it is so festive too! Perfect for Christmas!
Jill@MadAboutMacarons
What a treat to pop in. Been way too long! This looks so festive and colourful, Kim. Amazing how we have all these traditions. Here we don't do bark in France - time that changed. In fact, I hadn't heard of it before your blogs. I thought it was just a sound a dog makes. Dah.
BTW, I love your photo at the top of the page - you're a scream! Talking of photos, these are stunning! Have fun with all the preparations and a wonderful Christmas with family and friends, Kim. Hugs from Paris xo
Jill@MadAboutMacarons
What a treat to pop in. Been way too long! This looks so festive and colourful, Kim. Amazing how we have all these traditions. Here we don't do bark in France - time that changed. In fact, I hadn't heard of it before your blogs. I thought it was just a sound a dog makes. Dah.
BTW, I love your photo at the top of the page - you're a scream! Talking of photos, these are stunning! Have fun with all the preparations and a wonderful Christmas with family and friends, Kim. Hugs from Paris xo