National Christmas bark recipe

 

Chocolate bark is referred to as “bark” in reference to a layer of bark on trees, which is what it sometimes resembles. A bark is a type of candy that is a thin layer of chocolate with other flavors layered on or sprinkled over the t

• 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips or chopped semi sweet chocolate
• ▢16 ounces white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
• ▢1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• ▢3/4 cup crushed candy canes

Place the semisweet chocolate chips in a medium bowl and microwave for 30 second increments until melted. Stir until smooth. Spread the chocolate into a roughly 9″x 13″ rectangle on a piece of parchment paper. Place the chocolate in the fridge for 15 minutes to set. Spread the chocolate into a roughly 9″x 13″ rectangle on a piece of parchment paper. Place the chocolate in the fridge for 15 minutes to set. Place the white chocolate chips in a medium bowl and microwave for 30 second increments until melted. Add the peppermint extract and stir until smooth. Spread the white chocolate over the semisweet chocolate layer. Top with candy canes. Let harden in the fridge for about 20 minutes or until the chocolate is completely set. Remove from the fridge and let the bark sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Cut or break into pieces and serve