{"id":"b4ec7e97-7ad7-4063-98b9-772f63ab83dc","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/b4ec7e97-7ad7-4063-98b9-772f63ab83dc","source_url":"https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/homemade-peppermint-bark-recipe","title":"Homemade Peppermint Bark","description":"With its delicious white and dark chocolate layers, festive candy cane crunch, and refreshing peppermint flavor, this peppermint bark is a holiday candy that's almost too good to give away.","servings":24,"servings_text":"24","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT0M","total_time":"PT1H0M","image_url":"https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/2019-10/peppermint-crunch-bark_0919.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 2/3 cups (454g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped","item":"bittersweet chocolate","quantity":2.6666666666666665,"unit":"cup","preparation":"chopped","metric_alternate":{"quantity":454,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon King Arthur Pure Peppermint Extract*","item":"King Arthur Pure Peppermint Extract*","quantity":0.25,"quantity_max":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 cups (340g) white chocolate, chopped","item":"white chocolate","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","preparation":"chopped","metric_alternate":{"quantity":340,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/4 cup (39g) peppermint crunch, or hard peppermint candies, crushed","item":"peppermint crunch, or hard peppermint candies","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"crushed","metric_alternate":{"quantity":39,"unit":"g"}}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Gently melt the dark chocolate, heating it on very low heat or over hot water until it barely melts"},{"number":2,"text":"Stir in the peppermint oil, then spread it into an 8\" x 12\" oval on parchment paper or foil."},{"number":3,"text":"Allow the chocolate to set, but not harden completely."},{"number":4,"text":"Melt the white chocolate. For best results (and a hard, shiny finish), consider tempering the chocolate rather than just melting it."},{"number":5,"text":"Mix the melted white chocolate with about half the peppermint crunch. Spread the mixture over the dark chocolate."},{"number":6,"text":"Sprinkle the rest of the peppermint crunch on top, pressing it in gently."},{"number":7,"text":"Allow the peppermint bark to cool until hardened, then break or cut it into chunks."},{"number":8,"text":"Store peppermint bark airtight at room temperature for up to a week; freeze for longer storage."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:51:17.362024+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:51:17.362024+00:00"}