Peppermint Bark
Posted by Krista | Under Dessert, Recipes Wednesday Dec 12, 2007- 12 oz. semisweet chocolate chips
- 12 oz. white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp. peppermint oil
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy (about 5 large candy canes)
Line a jellyroll pan or cookie sheet with foil. Have a wooden spoon and a rubber spatula on hand.
In a double boiler, melt semisweet chocolate chips over medium heat, stirring constantly with wooden spoon. As soon as it is fully melted, remove from heat and stir in peppermint oil. Pour mixture onto lined pan and use spatula to spread to about 1/4″ thickness. Place in refrigerator or freezer to harden.
Wash double boiler pot and utensils, and dry carefully. A drop of water can spoil a batch.
Melt white chocolate chips over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove pan from freezer and pour white chocolate on top. Spread quickly. Sprinkle crushed candy over top. Return to freezer.
When hard, break bark into 1″ x 2″ pieces. Makes 1-1/2 pounds bark.