This weekend my friend Kate and I made Peppermint Bark. It was for a good cause, a bake sale with the proceeds going to a local food bank, and I figured Peppermint Bark was a festive treat that was easy to package into single servings. The only issue was that neither of us had ever actually made Peppermint Bark before. Luckily for us it wasn’t that hard and it turned out amazingly delicious! I loved it so much I think I may make a second batch to hand out to neighbors!
Melting chocolate using a double boiler makes sure it doesn't burn. I just use a glass bowl over a sauce pan.
Chopping the chocolate so it can melt down.
Mmmmm.....
The packaged product. The packaging is the Martha Stewart kit from Michael's.
Here’s the recipe we used from AllRecipes.com. Honestly, its one of the best gifting desserts I’ve ever made. Plus its pretty rich so a small amount is plenty. Yum!
Peppermint Bark
Ingredients
- 20 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped, divided
- 30 peppermint candies, crushed, divided
- 10 ounces dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 6 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Directions
- Line a 9×12 inch baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Melt half of the white chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Spread the white chocolate into the prepared pan. Sprinkle 1/4 of the crushed peppermints evenly over white chocolate. Chill until firm, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the dark chocolate, heavy cream, and peppermint extract together in the top of a double boiler over just barely simmering water, stirring frequently, until just melted. Quickly pour the chocolate layer over the chilled white chocolate layer; spread evenly. Chill until firm, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the remaining white chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just barely simmering water, stirring frequently, until just melted. Spread quickly over the chilled bark. Sprinkle with the remaining peppermint pieces; chill until firm, about 20 minutes. Cut or break into small pieces to serve.
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Dear Megan,
That looks delicious and not too difficult. I am off to a charity lunch on tuesday and might make some. Thanks for the recipe. XXXX
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Looks yummy and it’s packaged so nicely!
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I. Love. Peppermint Bark. But I’ve never made it, which is silly since it seems relatively simple and totally worthy the effort!
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I love Peppermint Bark! Awesome
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How funny, I totally have this on my list for next week. I’m making it for all B’s teachers. Great minds think alike!
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I made some bark over the weekend it was sooooo good! I plan on making more for gifts. I like your packaging idea! xo
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I’ve never made chocolate bark before, but I am going to give it a try. BTW, yesterday I bought some Martha Stewart treat boxes from AC Moore; so cute!
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peppermint & chocolate is my FAV. wintery combination
thakns for the recipe
xoxo
bB
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I just recently had this for the first time and it’s delicious and addicting!!
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A great gifting idea!
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Peppermint Bark is my absolute favorite! Last year, I infused the chocolate with coffee flavor. It tasted like that drink from Starbucks!
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MMMM!!! So good!
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I WANT to make this, but I probably shouldn’t, mine wouldn’t make it long enough to give as a gift!
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I am not a chocolate fan (everyone else is here though), but I net that was well received and the packaging looks great.
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Cute packaging! Looks yummy
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Yum I LOVE peppermint bark!
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I just made peppermint bark to gift this weekend! it is so easy + tasty!
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Edible gifts are the best for the holidays! Especially the homemade variety because I can’t bake if my life depended on it
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I got a cavity just looking at that
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I love peppermint bark! I make it every year for Christmas! I’ve also started making oreo bark, which will absolutely change your life!
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I must make this. Sigh, I wish the computer screen was scratch & sniff. This looks delish!
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Peppermint Bark is one of my absolute favorite gifts to give to others around the holidays – love it!!
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I make and hand out fudge to my neighbors this year and was just thinking they might enjoy something different. I don’t know if it’s “oh it’s her fudge again” or if they look forward to it but giving them this might be a fun change. Make me look unpredictable and all.
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Oh my gosh, delicious! This is a must try! Thanks for sharing the recipe with us! xoxo
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that looks delish and fairly simple to make! I would eat that whole thing all by myself!!
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Its not christmas without peppermint bark! LOVE!
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I was JUST thinking last night how I wanted to make peppermint bark, and that I needed to find a recipe! Well-timed post, Megan!
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This is SO pretty and looks super tasty! Love it.
xo Josie
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Yummy…. it looks amazing!
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How did you know that I’m making this for gifts and I’m looking for the perfect recipe and wrapping? You guys are seriously amazing!
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Hey girls! Thanks for sharing this idea! I have a lot of small gifts to give and this is a fabulous idea! I’m offically back into the blogging world and have a lot of catching up to do! I hope you all are doing well!!
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I love peppermint bark, and homemade goodies!
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Yum! Looks delicious, I might have to try this for my holiday party!
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The packaging is too cute! I don’t think I’ve ever made peppermint bark before, but it looks delicious! Perfect holiday treat!
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*checks pantry* Yes! I get to try it today! It looks great in the Martha Stewart packaging. Oh Michaels I need you right now
:)
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great idea! i love peppermint bark…well any kinda of chocolate bark, really
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I love this and would actually make it. I am addicted to the peppermint bark from Williams Sonoma! And I love the way you packaged it. Perfect for gift giving
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This is such a great idea. I’ve been thinking to make some homemade gifts this year but wasn’t sure exactly what to make. I think you helped me a lot. And I love the packaging … a trip to Michael’s is in order.
xoxo
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oww, i wanna
xoxo
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oh this looks amazing! i love that you mixed white and dark chocolate- i don’t like white chocolate alone, but mix it with something else and i will eat the whole thing!
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Wow, that is fantastic!
Looks delicious! And the package is awesome too!!
B xx
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I haven’t had peppermint bark in ages, and this looks absolutely scrumptious! (The packaging is too cute)
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i’ve been making this type of bark for a couple years for my co-workers and they love it. i’m a little lazy though and melt the chocolate (just milk chocolate) in the microwave instead of figuring out a double-boiler. love that packaging!
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Totally made it last week and did a post. People went NUTS! it is amazing and you’ve got some cute packaging there!
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that looks delicious!
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Yum yum. I love Christmas goodies.
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I lover peppermint bark! Your packaging is darling.
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Oh. Yum. Yum. Yum.
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So many fattening recipes…so little time…
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Looks super yummy! My mom always gifts chocolate covered pretzels–easy and always a crowd pleaser.
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Yum, yum! This sounds so great!
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this makes me sad I’m not on your gift list!
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i don’t even know what this is, but it looks great.
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OH man we are TOO much alike!! I do this for friends every year too
SO tasty and delish! xo
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mmmmm peppermint bark. so yum. homemade is just as good/even better than the Ghirardelli squares.
And the packaging is adorable, who could possibly turn that down?
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Oooh Yum! I tried your Sweet Potato Pie recipe for Thanksgiving so this would be perfect to try for xmas time.
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yum-ola. make a third batch to send to your twitter pals.
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Looks fabulous! Thank you so much for posting this recipe – I think I am going to have to make this for neighbor gifts!
Have a great weekend!
Chelsea
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I’ve never eaten or made this but it looks scrumptious!
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This looks so good and I can’t wait to try it! Thanks for
posting!
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