How to Make Peppermint Bark - Kitchen Adventures with Ethan

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 using a Wilton chocolate melter.

Pour the melted dark chocolate onto a pan and spread it out.

Place the pan with dark chocolate in the fridge to cool.

Melt white chocolate in the microwave for 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each interval.

Crush 2 candy canes using a hammer, one for each person.

Add the crushed candy canes into the melted white chocolate and stir.

Check if the dark chocolate layer is ready; it should be just about to harden.

Pour the white chocolate mixture over the dark chocolate, creating a marble effect.

Place the pan into the freezer to set the peppermint bark.

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