How to make peppermint bark | H-E-B Holiday Tips

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 candy coating in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between to avoid hot spots.

Once melted, prepare a half sheet pan with parchment paper to contain the melted chocolate.

Pour the melted dark chocolate onto the parchment paper and spread it out evenly using a spatula.

Melt the white chocolate candy coating in the microwave in the same manner as the dark chocolate, stirring to ensure even melting.

Once the white chocolate is melted, drizzle it over the dark chocolate in a zigzag pattern.

Sprinkle crushed candy canes and pretzels over the top of the chocolate while it is still soft.

Allow the bark to cool and set until firm, then break into pieces for serving.

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