The EASIEST Peppermint Bark Recipe!

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate with stevia

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate chips

Stevia reduces sugar content, while semi-sweet chips are more affordable.

white chocolate

🥗Healthier: yogurt coating

💰Cheaper: vanilla candy melts

Yogurt coating has less sugar, while candy melts are budget-friendly.

peppermint extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: mint extract

Vanilla is often more accessible, while mint extract can be less expensive.

crushed peppermint candies

🥗Healthier: sugar-free peppermint candies

💰Cheaper: generic brand peppermint candies

Sugar-free options reduce calories, and generic brands save money.

Melt dark chocolate chips in the microwave in 20 second intervals, stirring until smooth.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract to the melted dark chocolate and stir.

Line a 9 by 13 baking dish with parchment paper.

Pour the melted dark chocolate into the baking dish and spread it evenly.

Refrigerate the dark chocolate for about 10 minutes until set.

Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave in 20 second intervals, stirring until smooth.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract to the melted white chocolate and stir.

Pour the melted white chocolate over the set dark chocolate and spread it evenly.

Crush about 2.5 candy canes and sprinkle them over the white chocolate layer.

Refrigerate for 1 hour until fully set.

Cut the peppermint bark into pieces and serve.

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