Peppermint Bark Recipe | Christmas Recipe | Edible Christmas Gift Ideas

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.

Cut the white chocolate into small pieces.

Place into a heat proof bowl and melt over a double boiler.

Once the chocolate has completely melted, mix in two teaspoons of oil.

Mix until the oil and chocolate are well combined.

Pour two thirds of the white chocolate into a tin covered with foil.

Shake and turn the tin so the white chocolate is evenly spread.

Place into the fridge to set.

While the white chocolate is setting, cut the dark chocolate into small pieces.

Melt the dark chocolate over a double boiler and pour on top of the set white chocolate.

Place into the fridge to set.

Crush the candy canes by placing them into a plastic bag and using a rolling pin or something flat to crush them.

Pour the remaining white chocolate over the set dark chocolate and top with the crushed candy canes.

Place into the fridge for at least 15 minutes to completely set.

Remove the peppermint bark from the tin by pulling up the foil.

Cut into small squares.

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