Ultimate Peppermint Bark Recipe Easy Holiday Treat

Instructions:

1. Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over simmering water. Stir until smooth.
3. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract into the melted dark chocolate.
4. Pour the melted dark chocolate into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
5. Place the pan in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm to the touch but not rock solid.
6. While the dark chocolate is chilling, melt the white chocolate using the same method as the dark chocolate.
7. Remove from heat and stir in ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract into the melted white chocolate.
8. Pour the melted white chocolate over the chilled dark chocolate layer and spread evenly.
9. Immediately sprinkle the crushed candy canes evenly over the white chocolate layer.
10. Return the pan to the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until the bark is completely firm. This is a classic peppermint bark recipe.
11. Once firm, remove the bark from the pan and break it into pieces or cut it into squares using a sharp knife.