Peppermint Bark
Peppermint Bark has became one of the go to festive chocolates during the holidays. Many aren't even aware that Williams Sonoma was the original inventor of Peppermint Bark. Williams Sonoma's founder, Chuck Williams invented the confection in 1998 after more than 20 rounds of recipe testing. Since then this delicious treat has rapidly grown in popularity and is now a staple for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Ingredients: For Peppermint Bark
- 12 Oz Semisweet Chocolate Chips
- 16 Oz White Chocolate Chips (We found and used Peppermint Melt'Ems)
- ½ tsp. Peppermint Extract
- ¾ Cup Crushed Candy Cane
Instructions
Instructions: For Peppermint Bark
- Gather your ingredients.
- Line a 9"x13" sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Gather two heatproof bowls.
- In one bowl place your semi sweet chocolates.
- Place in the microwave for 30 second increments until melted.
- Stir until smooth.
- Spread your melted chocolate onto the sheet pan.
- Place into the refrigerator for 15 minutes to set.
- Remove from the refrigerator and set aside.
- Place your white chocolate chips into the second bowl you took out earlier. (In our case it is the Peppermint Melt'ems
- Place into the microwave for 30 second increments until melted.
- Stir until smooth.
- Add in your Peppermint extract, ¾ cup crushed peppermints into your white chocolate and stir until well combined.
- Spread your white chocolate over your semi sweet chocolate layer.
- Top with additional crushed, chopped or even whole candy canes. Whatever look you want.
- Let this completely harden in your refrigerator for about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Remove and break into pieces or squares using a very sharp knife.
- Serve it as is or store until ready.