Needing a quick holiday dessert or treat? Look no further. This chocolate and peppermint bark is to die for!
12 oz. white chocolate, chopped (or chips)
16 oz. semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped (or chips)
1/2 t. peppermint extract, divided
Topping:
10 mini candy canes, crushed, about 2-3 T.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the white chocolate and the semi-sweet chocolate into 2 separate glass bowls. Add 1/4 t. peppermint extract to each bowl.
Place the dark chocolate in the microwave; heat 90 seconds at 50% power, do NOT heat at full power. Stir; heat another 30 seconds at 50% power. Stir again until smooth.
Pour the chocolate onto the parchment lined baking sheet; use a spatula to spread it across the paper.
Repeat the melting process with the white chocolate.
Spoon the melted white chocolate over the dark chocolate. Use a knife or the edge of the spatula to lightly swirl the chocolates together. Sprinkle with the crushed candy canes.
Refrigerate until firm.
Cut bark into pieces. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
12 servings