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Cook Time : 25min
Course : Cookies and Candy
Special : Easy
Occasion : Christmas
 
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Peppermint Bark

From Elizabeth LaBau,
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Peppermint bark is a Christmas classic. Who can resist dark chocolate, white chocolate, and crisp bites of minty candy canes? If you don't have the time or inclination to temper the chocolate, you can either use candy coating, or use untempered chocolate. Just be aware that untempered chocolate bark will melt quickly, so it should always be stored in the refrigerator.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 8 ounces (about 1-1/3 cup) dark chocolate, chopped
  • 8 ounces (about 1-1/3 cup) white chocolate, chopped
  • 6 peppermint candy canes

PREPARATION:

1. Unwrap the candy canes and place them in a food processor. Pulse on/off several times, until the canes have been chopped into small pieces. Alternately, place the candy canes in a large Ziploc bag and seal tightly. Use a rolling pin to roll/smash the candy canes until they are the size you desire.

2. Prepare a cookie sheet by covering it with smooth aluminum foil.

3. Melt and temper the dark chocolate. Pour the chocolate onto the prepared cookie sheet use an offset spatula to spread it to a unform 1/8” thickness. The chocolate does not have to reach all sides of the sheet, as it will be broken up later anyhow. Place the tray in the refrigerator to firm up for 15 minutes.

4. While the dark chocolate hardens, temper the white chocolate.

5. Remove the tray from the refrigerator and spread the white chocolate in an even layer over the dark chocolate.

6. While the white chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the chopped candy cane pieces over the entire surface evenly. Press down very slightly to ensure they stick. Place the tray back in the refrigerator to firm up for 30 minutes.

7. Once bark is completely set, break into small, uneven pieces by hand.

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