Peppermint Bark

Peppermint Bark is another Christmas fixture and this one takes a little bit of time but 100% worth the effort!

Peppermint Bark
Makes: 36 pieces

Ingredients
2 bags (22 oz) white chocolate chips
12 candy canes, smashed
7 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
6 tablespoons whipping cream
1 Tablespoon peppermint extract

Directions

Cover cookie sheet securely with foil

Melt 1 bag of white chocolate in microwave until chocolate is melted and smooth. Pour  melted white chocolate onto the foil. Using icing spatula, spread chocolate as largely and thinly as possible. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Chill until set, about 15 minutes, freezer works great.

Stir bittersweet chocolate, cream and peppermint extract in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat until just melted and smooth. Cool to barely lukewarm, about 5 minutes. Pour bittersweet chocolate mixture in long lines over white chocolate rectangle. Using icing spatula, spread bittersweet chocolate in even layer. Refrigerate until very cold and firm, about 25 minutes. 

Microwave remaining bag of white chocolate. Working quickly, pour white chocolate over firm bittersweet chocolate layer; spread to cover. Immediately sprinkle with remaining crushed peppermints. Chill just until firm, about 20 minutes. 

Once bark is firm, take bark out and start to crack by breaking it into shards, starting with the edges, working your way in. Make sure the foil does not make it in with the bark.

Enjoy!