Peppermint Bark is a simple and classic holiday treat. This easy chocolate peppermint bark recipe is easy to make and has just 5 ingredients. With tasty layers of white chocolate and milk chocolate, topped with crushed peppermints or crushed candy canes (if that is what you have on hand) this simple treat is always a hit.
Cover an 11x13 pan or a baking sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper.
Place the white chocolate chips Melt the white chocolate until it is completely melted and smooth using a double boiler.
Once the white chocolate is melted, stir in 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract and 1 teaspoon of oil, and mix well.
Pour the melted white chocolate onto the waxed paper and spread it to a thickness of 1⁄8” to 1⁄4 “ using an offset spatula.
Place the pan in the freezer for 15 minutes to let it harden. If the chocolate is not hardened, leave it in the freezer for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
Melt the milk chocolate and add the remaining peppermint extract.
Quickly spread the milk chocolate over the white chocolate layer and then top it with the crushed peppermint.
Place the tray back in the freezer for 20 to 25 minutes.
Remove the tray from the freezer and break the peppermint bark into smaller pieces.