Peppermint Bark

Peppermint bark is one of those things I make every Christmas. It is supper simple, tasty, and looks nice sitting out for visitors.

It is simple. First melt 12 ounces of milk, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate. It is just a matter of preference on which type you use. I usually use semi-sweet. Follow melting instructions on the chocolate. It can either be done in a double boiler or slowly in the microwave. Never melt it directly on the stove.

Once the chocolate is melted remove it from the heat. Mix in 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract.

Then pour the chocolate out into a pan and let it start to set up. Letting it set up the right amount of time is the hardest part of making the bark. If it sets to long the next layer of chocolate wont bond well. If it doesn't set up long enough the two chocolate layers will just mix together.

Then you basically repeat the process with your while chocolate. You spread the white chocolate right over the previous layer.

Immediately sprinkle smashed candy cased on top. I usually use 8 or so.

Let the chocolate harden and then break into pieces.

- Karen