Are you pulling out Christmas decorations this weekend and decking the halls!?!? Need something sweet to help get the family in the Christmas spirit!?!? Try this simple and fast two ingredient Peppermint Bark recipe! It will make you want to dance around the Christmas tree! This one is my family's FAVORITE! The recipe is just as delicious as Martha Stewart's Peppermint Bark, but a bit simpler. You'll love it, too!
Seriously, two ingredients! White Chocolate Morsels and Peppermint Candies (Candy Canes would work, too).
I always like to have my three Sweet B's help with this part!!! The candies need to be unwrapped and placed in a strainer.
Pour the chocolates in a microwave safe bowl and heat at 70% for 1 minute, stir, then repeat heat for 10 second intervals until melted. Be careful not to overheat the chocolate...it does burn and get dried out if heated for too long.
Place the strainer over a bowl and use the end of a rolling pin to pound the peppemints into small pieces and dust. (We like crunchy pieces, so we use a larger strainer. You can personalize it and choose the texture of your Peppermint Bark).
Add the peppermints to the smooth melted white chocoloate until mixed.
While the chocolate is still hot and spreadable, layer a thin coat of the mix over a cookie sheet covered with wax paper.
Allow the mixture to cool for 1 hour, then break and ENJOY! 
---1 pound of candy
2 cups (12oz.) White MorselsLine baking sheet with wax paper. Melt morsels in medium, uncovered, microwave safe bowl on medium high (70%) for 1 minute, stir. Morsels may retain some of their shape. If necessary, microwave an additional 10 to 15 second intervals, stirring until just melted. Place peppermint candies in heavy duty plastic bag and crush using rolling pin. Holding strainer over melted morsels, pour crushed candy into strainer. Shake to release small candy pieces; reserve larger candy pieces. Stir morsel-peppermint mixture. Spread mixture on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with reserved candy pieces; press lightly. Let stand until firm, about 1 hour. Break into pieces. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
UPDATE: My friend Deanne at Five Brothers One Sister suggested also making the bark with milk chocolate or dark chocolate for an assortment of different simple treats so I wanted to share that with you, too!!!
I have seen peppermint bark but did not know how easy it was! That's great...going to be making this for Christmas! Thanks!!!!
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ReplyDeleteLove it, how great is it to use a strainer like that, I learned something new.
ReplyDeleteYAH! I am so excited that you shared this! Easy peasy!
ReplyDeleteOh good Jill!!! Sounds like we are meant to be friends! Loving simple and tasty!!! So glad you stopped by for a visit!!
ReplyDeleteMgster, Absolutely it's easy!!! :) Enjoy!!! So glad you stopped by! Thanks for the super sweet note!!!
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Aimee from ItsOverflowing.com
Looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteYum--I love this stuff. Must try your recipe!
ReplyDeleteNow that tastes like Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI'd love it if you could share this over on my Simply Christmas Inspiration Party at http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com/2011/11/inspiration-friday.html
I always figured Peppermint bark would be so complicated. Thanks for the easy recipe and I will give it a try.
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Robin Flies South
Yummy ~ great gift idea for our mail man!
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking this to Must Try Mondays this week. I've never made bark before, and I think I can do this :).
ReplyDeleteI make this most years but recently saw one made with milk or dark chocolate and called reindeer bark, I think I might make that this year for a change.
ReplyDeleteWow I never knew peppermint bark could be so easy! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteStephanie
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I LOVE this recipe. I had forgotten about it until now. I know what I am doing after the kids swimming lessons tonight...
ReplyDeleteWhat a simple recipe -- and it looks so amazingly tasty :)
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ReplyDeleteSwim lessons?!?! Must be an indoor pool or you live in Hawaii!?!? :) Thanks so much for stopping by and for your sweet note!
Aimee from ItsOverflowing.com
This is a great idea! I've thought about handing this out to neighbors. This year it was going to either be this or red velvet cake pops!
ReplyDeleteOh yummy!!!
ReplyDeleteDee
Oh yum. Simple and tasty is good! And this looks great!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving this! I'm a huge fan of two-ingredient ANYTHING because it's less I have to worry about. And peppermint bark is my fave! This would be great to bring to a holiday party, thank you for sharing! I'm pinning this for sure :)
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I'm loving this! I'm a huge fan of two-ingredient ANYTHING because it's less I have to worry about. And peppermint bark is my fave! This would be great to bring to a holiday party, thank you for sharing! I'm pinning this for sure :)
ReplyDeleteLauren @ www.fromourhidingplace.com
I've never made this kind of bark! And I love whit chocolate! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteWe'd love for you to come link it up to our 12 Days of Christmas Goodies! Today we are featuring.... BARK (and I think this is perfect)!
http://momscrazycooking.blogspot.com/2011/12/12-days-of-christmas-pretzel-bark.html
Ohmygosh, love this stuff!!! thanks for the great recipe and for linking it up to the party! xo
ReplyDeleteOne of our favorite holiday snacks!!
ReplyDeletewow!!this is great!!want to try soon.Simple but delicious recipe.Thanks for linking with my event...
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YUMMY! I will have to make this one too! Thanks for linking this yumminess up too!
ReplyDeleteHave a great night!
Kirsten
I've just posted about the milk chocolate version of this at my blog! Yours looks so good because I love white chocolate!
ReplyDeleteI am hosting a Candy Cane link up as part of 12 Days of Christmas series at my Christmas blog. I would be honoured if you could pop by and link up this post!
Best Christmas wishes,
Natasha.
Wandering over from TT&J. I just bought morsels from the grocery store in hopes of making bark for the first time. I am so excited that I happened across your easy recipe :)
ReplyDeleteBonnie My only suggestion Bonnie is make a LOT! Ours was finished off way too soon!
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Come to A Themed Baker's Sunday for this next week's theme: Christmas! Actually, this theme will continue until Christmas weekend! Hope to see you there!
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Hi Aimee, two of the things I like, peppermints, and white chocolate. This looks easy, I'll have to try it. Thanks, Kathi
ReplyDeleteYum! Thanks for sharing! :) -jules
ReplyDeleteI have done this using candy canes. I just blend up the candy canes in until it's the "chunkiness" you want. I've used the starburst candy canes with this and it's really good :)
ReplyDeleteSaw your link through theFrugalGirls.com, just wanted to say, I've made Peppermint bark for YEARS (before it became so cool) and another (dare I say even easier) recipe for it is to melt Vanilla bark, add the SOFT Andes peppermint chips to it while warm, they melt in, and make it a festive pink color. Then I add more to the top for that extra kick of peppermint. I've also been known to add crunched up peppermint candies like you did for an extra crunch. And Cinnamon oil for a Peppermint/Cinnamon bark which is my entire family's absolute favorite every year. I have to make 2-3 lbs of it! Looking forward to trying the White Chocolate chips as a base though..Thanks for the tip! ;) Aubrey
ReplyDeleteHooray!! Thank you for the easy recipe. I knew it didn't have to be as complicated as it seems to be in so many other recipes. I might make it 2 layer though . . . white chocolate then milk chocolate. Yum yum!
ReplyDeleteWe use a White almond bar and peppermint extract in ours.
ReplyDeleteFound you on Lolly Jane. This looks delicious and so easy! Great holiday treat for friends and neighbors. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOkay, seriously! I may have to spend the rest of the month sampling different variations of my FAVORITE Christmas candy!!! Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to share!!! I totally appreciate your additions and can't wait to make another batch!!!
ReplyDeleteXO, Aimee
I made this too! SO yummy! I love how you mix your peppermint in. I sprinkle mine on top. :) It's so fun hopping around seeing what others are up to! Stopped by from Christmas 365.
ReplyDeleteUmm - YUMMY! Thanks for sharing at Taking A Timeout Thursday.
ReplyDeleteSo Simple!!! Will be making this tonight for neighbor gifts! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteI make Peppermint Bark every year, but I also add about 1/2 tsp into the melted white chocolate for extra peppermint flavor. It is a FAVORITE in my house!!!
ReplyDeleteSorry, that should have read 1/2 tsp of Peppermint Extract into the melted white chocolate!! I think I need a nap :-)
ReplyDeleteIf I send you my address will you mail me some ;) Tee hee hee!
ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing!
I love that you used a strainer to sift out the too small pieces! Great idea! Would you please share this with our readers for our Fun Stuff Fridays linky party? http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2011/12/fun-stuff-fridays-3.html
We make this every year and it's so good. Thanks for the tip about straining it. The peppermint dust doesn't look as nice. LOL!
ReplyDeleteYum!!!!
ReplyDeleteyummmmm....had no clue you could make this with just two ingredients. remembering this!!!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to give you an update. I made it this week and everyone loved it. I served it along a red velvet cake at a Christmas lunch and it was a big hit! Thanks so much!
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Robin Flies South
This looks absolutely delish. Now I can do this. With two ingredients now thats the type of recipe I love. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNann
I'm never much for sweets but this looks so simple. I think it will make it's way to my kitchen this season. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful recipe -- the only time I tried to make Peppermint bark I burned it....not even worth tasting. Maybe I'll try again.
ReplyDeleteYum! They make hershey kisses like this and I was wanting to make my own. This sounds better using the white chips rather than the white almond bark they sell....
ReplyDeleteI make it with the Wilton white candy drops that u can buy cheaply at Michael's and Hobby Lobby and on sale this time of year. I use a capful of peppermint extract, one pkg of the candy drops, and about a dzn crushed starlight peppermint candies. People beg me for it every year and put it in coffee and cocoa. U can put it in the freezer for about 3 minutes or so and it hardens immediately. This year I will drizzle some milk chocolate over some batches for fun.
ReplyDeleteAnonymousThat sounds GREAT! Thanks for sharing your tips!!! Ours runs out as soon as I make it so I may have to make another batch with a bit of peppermint extract this time! Yum!
ReplyDeleteXO, Aimee
Looks so yummy, cant wait to try making some.
ReplyDeleteI never realized that bark was so easy to make. Thanks for sharing. I am pinning it and can't wait to try it. =
ReplyDeleteMade this tonight! My daughter and I can't stop eating it lol
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