Peppermint Bark Recipe (with a great tip!) | ALDI Ingredients, Just in Time for CHRISTmas!

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.

Crush 15 soft peppermint candies in a plastic bag until they are in small pieces.

Divide the crushed soft peppermint into two 1/4 cup portions.

Crush 2 candy canes and set aside.

Prep a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place the dark chocolate pieces in a glass bowl over simmering water, ensuring the water is between 80 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit for slow melting.

Melt the dark chocolate until smooth, then spread it evenly on the parchment-lined baking sheet.

Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the crushed soft peppermint over the melted dark chocolate.

Refrigerate the dark chocolate layer for about 5 to 8 minutes until it sets.

Melt the white chocolate in the same manner over simmering water until smooth.

Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the set dark chocolate layer.

Sprinkle the remaining crushed soft peppermint and the crushed candy canes on top of the white chocolate.

Tap the baking sheet gently to help the candy pieces adhere to the chocolate.

Refrigerate the bark until fully set, about 1 hour.

Once set, break the bark into pieces and serve.

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