Description
No-bake peppermint bark with dark and white chocolate, crushed candy canes, and optional peppermint extract. Fast, giftable, and perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped (or chips)
- 12 oz (340 g) white chocolate with cocoa butter, chopped (or chips)
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract, divided (optional)
- 4 standard candy canes, crushed (about 2.5 oz/70 g)
- 1 tsp neutral oil or coconut oil, optional
- Pinch kosher salt, optional
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment. Microwave dark chocolate (with 1/4 tsp extract, if using) at 50% power in 20–30 second bursts, stirring until smooth. Spread evenly; chill 10 minutes until tacky.
- Melt white chocolate the same way (with remaining 1/4 tsp extract and optional oil). Pour over base and spread. Sprinkle crushed candy canes; press lightly.
- Chill 20–30 minutes until firm (or set at room temp 60–90 minutes). Lift out and break into pieces.
Notes
- Use real white chocolate (look for cocoa butter) for best flavor and snap.
- Keep tools dry; water can seize chocolate.
- Don’t over-chill the base before adding the top or layers may separate.
- Dairy-free: use dairy-free dark and vegan white chocolate; choose alcohol-free peppermint or omit.
- Gluten-free: most candy canes are GF—check labels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (about 1 oz)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 25
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 5
Keywords: Beginner Peppermint Bark Recipe, peppermint bark, holiday chocolate bark, no-bake, easy Christmas candy, edible gifts, dairy-free option, gluten-free candy