Chocolate Peppermint Bark is made with deep rich chocolate that has hints of a minty flavor and little bits of peppermint candy cane. So easy to make.
Chocolate Peppermint Bark is made with deep rich chocolate that has hints of a minty flavor along with little bits of peppermint candy cane. To top that off it is extremely easy to make.
Candy Canes only come out at Christmas. They come in a multitude of colors and flavors but the traditional red and white peppermint candy cane is dear (and delicious) to all of us.
Not only on the Christmas tree or as candy but in our special treats too.
A close second is a green and white spearmint but the taste that ties it all together is mint. Wouldn't the green and white theme go great too? And, lastly, what goes best with mint? Chocolate!
We all want to have lots of treats over the holidays and it is a tradition to have many of them homemade. They should taste delicious, but why not make them easy, too?
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How to Make Chocolate Peppermint Bark
- Melt. Place your chopped vegan chocolate, chunks, or chips in a double boiler over low-medium heat. Allow it to warm gently, stirring often, until completely melted and smooth. When working with chocolate in a double boiler, be very careful to not accidentally splash any water into the chocolate, as even just a drop could cause it to seize up.
- Add candy canes. Add the crushed candy canes to the melted chocolate, making sure to reserve some for topping later.
- Add extract. Pour peppermint extract into the pot with chocolate mixture.
- Stir. Stir the chocolate, candy, and extract together until well-combined and cohesive.
- Transfer. Turn the chocolate mixture out onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Spread. Use a rubber spatula to spread the mixture as evenly as possible across the surface of the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle. Sprinkle the surface of the melted chocolate mixture with additional crushed candy canes.
- Chill. Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill for about 1 hour until the chocolate is hard.
- Break. Once firm, remove the baking sheet from the fridge and break your chocolate bark into irregular, pointy pieces.
- Serve. Stack your chocolate peppermint bark into a bowl, on a plate, or however you’d like to serve it and enjoy!
Watch Us Make Chocolate Peppermint Bark
What Are Some Chocolate Bark Options?
The list seems endless, and any chocolate bark recipe is super easy!
Chocolate bark with cranberries and pistachios would be very festive.
White chocolate only with sprinkles would be pretty.
Colorful sprinkles and chopped peanuts would be a perfect combo with chocolate.
Dried cherries and chopped cashews sound perfect.
Chocolate with pretzels and vegan M&M's type candy would give the sweet and salty option.
How simple can a no-bake three-ingredient recipe be? This simple!
It would also make a nice present. After they have cooled, just pack them in a cellophane bag and tie them with a beautiful ribbon. Nice gift for the party giver, too.
This is a treat that is not only a special indulgence, but it is pretty too. You can place it in a bowl for your guests to pick at all day long.
Well, the chocolate bark probably won't last that long, so maybe they should be put out after lunch. Imagine a pretty bowl filled with this lovely bark alongside smaller bowls of assorted nuts and cookies.
What a perfect treat table.
I'm glad that chocolate bark has become popular throughout the year, but Christmas has candy canes, and that makes me very happy.
Helpful Tools to Make Chocolate Peppermint Bark
You need to spread out the bark before you break it and these stainless steel baking sheets are perfect.
Double boilers make melting chocolate easy. I've had this exact one for years!
You don't need too many tools to get this bark recipe done!
Storage
Store in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator. If your house is cool enough during the winter, you don't need to keep it in the fridge.
📋 Recipe
Chocolate Peppermint Bark Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 oz. solid vegan chocolate of your choice - some people love deep dark high percent chocolate but I have found that the typical semi-sweet chocolate is liked by all ages.
- 12 oz. crushed candy canes - reserve ¼ cup for sprinkling on the top *See note below for preparation
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
- Place your chopped vegan chocolate, chunks, or chips in a double boiler over low-medium heat. Allow it to warm gently, stirring often, until completely melted and smooth. When working with chocolate in a double boiler, be very careful to not accidentally splash any water into the chocolate, as even just a drop could cause it to seize up.
- Add the crushed candy canes to the melted chocolate, making sure to reserve some for topping later.
- Pour the peppermint extract into the pot with the melted chocolate mixture.
- Stir the three ingredients together until well-combined and cohesive.
- Turn the chocolate mixture out onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Use a rubber spatula to spread the mixture as evenly as possible across the surface of the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the surface of the melted chocolate mixture with the reserved crushed candy canes.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill for about 1 hour until the chocolate is hard.
- Once firm, remove the baking sheet from the fridge and break your chocolate bark into irregular, pointy shaped pieces.
- Stack your chocolate peppermint bark into a bowl, on a plate, or however you’d like to serve it and enjoy!
Peter @Feed Your Soul Too
Really fun idea for the holidays.
Dina
i love peppermint bark. looks delish!
Ginny McMeans
Thanks Peter!
Ginny McMeans
Thank you so much Dina!
Christine McMahan
Where do you find semi sweet vegan chocolate? I have only found the really dark chocolate to be vegan.
Love your recipes!!
Thanks
Christine
Ginny McMeans
Hi Christine! I have found the one by Enjoy Life. Up above in the Recipe Ingredients I have linked the chocolate to the one I buy. The word Chocolate is blue in color. Click on that and you can see what the packaging looks like. I have found it at Sprouts and Whole Foods and a other natural food stores. Thanks for the compliment too!
Dianne's Vegan Kitchen
I haven't had peppermint bark since I went vegan 15 years ago. Thanks for this recipe!
Ginny McMeans
Oh, wow Dianne! You have some catching to do. 🙂 You are very welcome.
Jenn
Oh my gosh, this is so easy! My husband LOVES peppermint candies. I gotta make this!
Ginny McMeans
You HAVE too Jenn. It really is easy and so good!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition
This would make such great Christmas treats if you put them in little baggies like you said. I might be doing this for my coworkers!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day
Chocolate Peppermint Bark is the perfect holiday treat! I'll be making some to wrap in cellophane bags to give as gifts. Thanks for the easy recipe!
Becky Striepe
This would make such a beautiful teacher gift!
Ginny McMeans
Yes! Perfect for coworkers and they'd travel well.
Ginny McMeans
You ae so welcome Amy! They will be so pretty in cellophane.
Ginny McMeans
Oh, that's a good idea. I think a teacher would love to get this. Chocolate, right? 🙂
Cadry
I love the simplicity of this recipe! It's definitely a candy that anyone can make. Sounds wonderful!
Jagruti
This looks so tempting, beautiful edible gift idea.
Jennifer
I love chocolate and peppermint and this so festive. Thanks for sharing!
Traci The Kitchen Girl
Why can't we just have chocolate peppermint bark all year?! I'm so crazy for the stuff! Thanks for sharing this great recipe!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife
What a great holiday food gift to give!
Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy
YUMMY!!! This looks delicious! love peppermint and chocolate
Kristen
This looks really good!!!