2-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark couldn't be simpler and is perfect for holiday snacking. Package up and tie with a bow for a sweet homemade gift!
“I am HOOKED on this recipe!! I have made it twice now and it is addicting!! It tastes exactly like the “snack break” product that I was hoping it would taste like! Thank you SO much for this recipe!!”
I tried a popular dark chocolate peppermint “snack break” product a few months ago and immediately knew I wanted to recreate it for the holidays.
My Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark is perfect for holiday gift giving and snacking, not just because it’s festive and delicious, but also because it requires just 2 ingredients and 3 minutes of active “cooking time”.
(And by active cooking time I mean crushing candy canes then adding them to melted chocolate chips. That is to say, anyone can make this sweet snack or dessert, and it makes for such an easy, thoughtful gift!)
Easy Holiday Gift Idea
If I had co-workers who were over 10 years old old I would totally be handing out bag after bag of this yummy, minty treat to all my work friends. Not only is it simple and stress-free, but if you use the dark chocolate chips I do (brand below) almost anyone can enjoy them.
Nothing worse then having food allergies or an autoimmune disorder and having to skip the company or neighborhood cookie exchange. But, everyone will be able to enjoy this delicious and simple holiday treat.
Fill candy bags with the bark then tie with a pretty ribbon and your holiday gifts are ready!
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How to Make this Recipe
Like I said — just 2 ingredients needed to make this festive Christmas candy recipe: dark chocolate chips and candy canes.
I use Enjoy Life dark chocolate morsels since they’re free of 13 major allergens including gluten and dairy, but feel free to use whatever dark chocolate chips you like best. Semisweet chocolate will also work fine!
Step 1: Crush the Candy Canes
Unwrap then add the candy canes to a gallon-size ziplock bag then place the bag onto a kitchen towel and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to crush them into pieces. You don’t need to pulverize them into dust — just little pieces.
Measure out 2 Tablespoons crushed candy canes, then set everything aside.
Step 2: Melt the Chocolate Chips
Next add the chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl then heat in 30 second increments, stirring between increments, until the chocolate is smooth. This should take 1-1/2 — 2 minutes.
Add the candy canes plus peppermint extract then stir to combine.
Step 3: Spread the Bark Out
Scoop the chocolate-peppermint mixture onto a silpat or parchment paper-lined sheet pan then spread into an even layer. I find the easiest way to do this is to pick the sheet pan up and gently shake it back and forth from side to side, OR you can spread the mixture out with a spatula.
Finally, sprinkle the reserved 2 Tablespoons crushed candy canes on top.
Refrigerate until the chocolate sets, about 20 minutes, then break into big pieces and devour!
As I mentioned, you can package the bark in treat bags and tie with a ribbon. Just keep the packages refrigerated until gifting. However you serve or eat this craveable, 2-ingredient Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark, I hope you enjoy!
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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark
Ingredients
- 6 candy canes, regular-sized
- 9 oz dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, optional
Directions
- Line a half sheet pan with a silpat or parchment paper then set aside.
- Add candy canes to a large ziplock bag then place onto a kitchen towel and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to crush the candy (keep on kitchen towel in case the bag gets a small tear — easier to clean up.) Scoop out 2 Tablespoons crushed candy then set aside.
- Add chocolate chips to a medium-sized bowl then microwave in 30 second increments, stirring between increments, until the chocolate is smooth — 1:30 – 2 minutes. Add crushed candy canes and peppermint extract, if using, then stir to incorporate. Pour mixture onto prepared sheet pan then spread into an even layer. It helps to pick the pan up and gently shake it back and forth until the candy has formed an even layer. Sprinkle with reserved crushed candy canes then refrigerate until the chocolate has set, 20 minutes.
- Break bark into pieces then serve or package into gift bags and tie with a ribbon. Keep the bark refrigerated until eating or gifting.
Notes
- I like Enjoy Life Dark Chocolate Morsels for this recipe.
Nutrition
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absolutely love this recipe. my family loves it. but how long does it last in the refrigerator??
I’m so glad to hear this, Kristy! It can last for a few weeks in the refrigerator.
You can’t just melt chocolate chips and expect them to be easily handled. There are stabilizers in the chocolate chips you buy and they don’t work well with bark. The pieces when handling them melt in your hand,
My whole family LIVES for peppermint bark at Christmas! One tip- I’ve had issues with the extract causing the chocolate to seize, so I use peppermint oil. Only use 1/8-1/4 tsp because it’s much stronger but gives it amazing peppermint flavor!
YAY!! SO glad this a staple for your family! What brand of extract did you use that caused the chocolate to seize? I haven’t experienced this myself, and am interested. I use Watkins brand.
Just a caution to GF folks — not all candy canes (or peppermint candies) are GF! Read labels before using.
As always, you need to be your own advocate in the grocery store and read all labels before purchasing!
Loved your Lemon curd too! I use it in so many ways. It is great having homemade lemon curd on hand. TY for sharing this recipe.
Totally agree — it’s perfect for so many occasions! Thanks for your feedback, Bonnie!
Love it. So easy and I am so into dark chocolate too. TY for sharing.
Yes, so, so easy — I hope you love it, Bonnie!
hi this looks so yummy, i only have milk chocolate chips, will it taste as good or do i have to run back to the store yet again?
That’s fine!