Need something fun and festive to do while waiting for Santa? Peppermint bark is super easy, even small children can do it. And you probably have everything you need already. Who doesn’t have a bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips hanging out in the cupboard? or candy canes coming out of your ears?
You can make as much or as little as you like. Just melt some of the chocolate chips in the microwave, 30 seconds at a time until smooth and melted (small children should not do this part). Crush a few candy canes, use a hammer if you like (small children can and will gleefully do this part).
Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Pour the melted chocolate onto the baking tray and spread out to your desired thickness with a spatula. Sprinkle with the crushed candy canes and gently press down.
Refrigerate or freeze for at least 1 hour until the chocolate has completely hardened. Break into pieces.
Don’t be sad, the peppermint bark is suppose to be broken into pieces. It makes it easier to share. Store any extra in an airtight container in the fridge. Happy Holidays!
Peppermint bark is just the best! Love this super easy recipe for it too :)
I have not had peppermint bark in FOREVER! Awesome pictures!
Oh my goodness I love that little monster man!!! Adorbs. And yesss for peppermint bark! The best at any time of year.
I’ve been thinking about making chocolate bark for a while now & this is one I want to attempt. I did want to start with nuts and berries (so good) but this is too cute a recipe to pass up. I love chocolate & peppermint so why not! Looks so pretty too! Thanks for the lovely idea :)
Easily a seasonal favorite, and so easy to make that it’s downright dangerous. I try to limit my peppermint bark-making and -eating to just the month of December, because I love it so much and would never stop munching otherwise. I like your multi-colored candy canes here!
Of course I have a giant bag of chocolate chips in the pantry, but alas, no candy canes. No bark for me. :(
oh my gosh…YUM!!
such a great idea!
Alas, I don’t have choc chips or candy canes in my house – but I know I need to go out and buy some ASAP! The colours are so pretty!
Such dazzling colors coming from your fantastic bark creation! Such a cute Santa you got there! Wishing you a fabulous 2014!!!!
…chocolate chips are not vegan
They are if you buy vegan chocolate chips. I’ve seen them at Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods.