Peppermint Bark Recipe

Whip up this easy no-bake Peppermint Bark for a classic Christmas candy for the holiday season.

Semi-sweet chocolate and white chocolate collide with that cooling and sweet peppermint flavor in each bite.

The peppermint bark is topped with crushed peppermint candy for a nice crunch factor.

In a snap of a finger, this peppermint bark is ready to break apart and serve.

There is no baking and simple steps, and within an hour the chocolate is set and ready to devour.

Talk about a no-fuss candy that is always the first to go during the holidays.

Make sure to check out these festive peppermint hot chocolate bombs, creamy mints, or my popular hot cocoa peppermint cookies for more peppermint recipes.

Reasons To Fall In Love With This Peppermint Bark

• A festive dessert that is always popular at the holidays.
• No baking is needed to make this recipe.
• The layers of chocolate and crushed candy offer a gorgeous presentation value.
• Great for taking to holiday parties, packing in dessert boxes to gift, or snacking on at home.
• Quick to make, with simple instructions.

Ingredients Needed

Semi-Sweet Chocolate – I used semi-sweet chocolate chips here. This is going to offer that rich and deep chocolate flavor. You could use a chocolate bar you chop up into pieces if you prefer. Milk chocolate can be used as well if you want a more mellow chocolate flavor.

White Chocolate – To make the bark set up really quick I used a white chocolate bark. This of course could be swapped with white chocolate chips, bars, etc.

Oil – A little bit of oil is going to help create that glossy look and also help thin up the melted chocolate. Reach for an oil that doesn’t have any flavor. Canola or vegetable oil both work great or even coconut oil.

Peppermint Extract – Find this in the baking aisle or shop online and ship it to your home. Just make sure it is a food-grade extract and not an essential oil that is meant for diffusing in your home.

Peppermint Candy – Crushed peppermints on top add color and crunch. You can also reach for crushed candy canes if you prefer over peppermint candies.

How to Make Peppermint Bark

Full steps on how to make this peppermint bark are in the printable recipe card.

This is a quick walk-through.

Step 1: Put parchment paper on a 14-inch baking pan.

Step 2: Place semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave-safe measuring pitcher with 1 teaspoon of oil and heat for 1 minute.

Remove and mix; warm for 30 seconds at a time until melted.

Step 3: Sift crushed peppermint and save larger pieces for the topping. Stir in candy crumbs and combine with the melted chocolate.

Step 4: Spead on parchment paper. Chocolate should fill most of the parchment pan. Make it even.

Step 5: Allow the chocolate to cool until nearly firm.

Step 6: Heat white chocolate in a microwave-safe measuring pitcher with 1 teaspoon of oil for 1 minute.

Remove and mix; warm for 30 seconds at a time until melted.

Step 7: Add peppermint extract and stir.

Step 8: Spread white chocolate over dark chocolate. Make it even.

Step 9: Spread the candy pieces throughout the pan and let it solidify for at least an hour.

Step 10: Cut bark squares and enjoy.

Tips for Making

• Placing your candy in a resealable bag and hitting the candy with a rolling pin makes it super easy to crush the candy quickly. I recommend making sure they are tiny pieces so it is easier to chew up.
• Try to spread the chocolate in an even layer so you have the defined layers of semi-sweet and white chocolate.
• A few drops of extract go a long way. Feel free to taste the chocolate and add more extract if you want a stronger peppermint flavor.
• Make sure the semi-sweet chocolate has been set up before you spread it on the white chocolate. Otherwise, you will mix the two chocolates and won’t see the layers.
• If you have food-grade peppermint oil instead of extract you can use that for the minty flavor.

Storing

Peppermint bark can be stored at room temperature for 2-3 weeks in a sealed container.

You will find that this is a Christmas treat that lasts quite a while.

Now if your home is warm, then I recommend refrigerating, to prevent it from melting.

How to Freeze Peppermint Bark

You can also freeze the peppermint bark for up to 6 months.

Just place it in a freezer bag or freezer container.

Then eat a little or all when you get a craving.

Eat straight from the freezer or let it thaw on the counter for a bit.

More Christmas Treats

If you like this Chrismas sweet, you’ll love these ones too:

• Creamy Peppermints – classic peppermint buttermints recipe.
• Brownie Batter Dip – This Edible Brownie Batter Dessert Dip Recipe is so easy to put together and makes the perfect holiday treat.
• Cherry Cordial Cupcakes – These cupcakes come with a hidden surprise that is sure to be a hit with friends and family!
• Hot Chocolate Spoons – So fun to make and add to a packet of your favorite hot chocolate mix for an extra delicious gift idea this year.
• Christmas Tree Cookies – This meringue recipe will easily dress up a cookie tray for your holiday sweet tooth cravings.
• Old Fashioned Christmas Candy – I picked up this recipe a couple of years ago and it has become a Christmas tradition to make it every year since.
• Homemade Snickers – this recipe is ridiculously easy to make and tastes so good!