Chocolate and Peppermint Christmas Bark

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Laaaa de daaa de daaa!! It has been snowing all week and all I can think about is a hot cup of tea, Netflix and some Christmas crack… sorry I mean some chocolate and peppermint Christmas bark.

This is one of new favourite recipes for the holidays. I first tried it last year when a co-worker brought it in to work. It was so addicting and as soon as I was done, I needed another fix… which is basically why this bark has rightfully earned the nickname of “Christmas crack”. When I realized just how easy it was to make, I literally grabbed my purse and was out the door to the supermarket!  Shortly thereafter, I had a new stash of bark at my disposal.

Surprisingly, I am just getting around to making this stuff again this year. But, nevertheless, I am ecstatic to reunite with chocolate and peppermint Christmas bark. A big cookie jar full of this stuff just adds a little extra Christmas cheer in our home… well for maybe a day until we run out…

Chocolate and Peppermint Christmas Bark

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• Author: Sam | Ahead of Thyme
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
• Yield: 10
• Category: Dessert
• Cuisine: American

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Description

Chocolate and peppermint Christmas bark is the perfect treat this holiday season to enjoy with your family and friends.

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Ingredients

• 12 ounces high quality dark chocolate
• 12 ounces high quality white chocolate
• 1/3 cup crushed peppermint candy
• 1/3 cup green and red smarties or m&m’s

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Instructions

1. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Melt the dark chocolate until smooth. Pour onto the parchment paper and spread out using a spatula, until it is about 1/3 ” thick. Place in the fridge for 10 minutes to slightly harden.
3. Melt the white chocolate and pour on top of the dark chocolate. Carefully spread out the white chocolate with a spatula, covering the dark chocolate.
4. Sprinkle crushed peppermints and smarties/m&m’s on top of the white chocolate while it is still melted.
5. Place the pan in the refrigerator for 2 hours (or 45 mins in the freezer) until the chocolate hardens.
6. Break the chocolate apart into pieces and enjoy!