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Close up of layered dark and white chocolate peppermint bark topped with crushed candy canes on a festive plate

Easy Peppermint Bark

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
  • 12 ounces white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the semisweet chocolate in a heat-safe bowl over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  3. Spread the melted semisweet chocolate into an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Refrigerate for 20 minutes until the chocolate is set but not completely hard.
  5. Melt the white chocolate in a clean bowl until smooth, stirring in the peppermint extract once melted.
  6. Spread the white chocolate evenly over the semisweet chocolate layer.
  7. Immediately sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the top of the white chocolate.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes until the bark is completely firm.
  9. Break or cut the bark into small pieces and serve at room temperature.