Peppermint Bark

Aug 2, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Snappy, glossy peppermint bark, an easy homemade gift. Makes about 1 1/4 pounds (24 pieces).

Prep 20 min

Cook 10 min

Set 1 hr

Total 1 hr 30 min

Yield 24 pieces

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Ingredients

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8.0 oz (227.0 g)dark chocolate, good-quality bar, finely chopped
8.0 oz (227.0 g)white chocolate, good-quality bar, finely chopped
⅛ tspfine sea salt
½ cup (90.0 g)peppermint candies, coarsely crushed

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Instructions

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
Set aside a third of the dark chocolate. Melt the rest in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water (or in 20-second microwave bursts), stirring, until it reaches 115°F.
Remove from the heat and stir in the reserved chocolate until melted and the chocolate cools to 88 to 90°F. It's tempered when a streak on parchment sets glossy and firm within 5 minutes.
Stir in the salt.
Spread the dark chocolate into a 9-by-12-inch rectangle and let set until just firm, about 15 minutes.
Set aside a third of the white chocolate. Melt the rest in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water (or in 20-second microwave bursts), stirring, until it reaches 105°F.
Remove from the heat and stir in the reserved chocolate until melted and the chocolate cools to 84 to 86°F. It's tempered when a streak on parchment sets glossy and firm within 5 minutes.
Spread the white chocolate over the first layer.
Right away, scatter the peppermint candies over the top and press gently so they stick.
Let set at cool room temperature until firm, about 1 hour, then break into pieces.

Tips

Short on time? Skip tempering, melt the chocolate gently, and keep the bark refrigerated; it will be softer and less glossy.
Storage: Store airtight in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make peppermint bark?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 1 hour to set. It makes about 1 1/4 pounds (24 pieces).

How should I store peppermint bark?

Store airtight in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.

Snappy, glossy peppermint bark, an easy homemade gift. Makes about 1 1/4 pounds (24 pieces).

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.

117 Calories / serving

6.0g Fat

15.0g Carbs

1.0g Protein

12.5g Sugar

Whole recipe (24 servings): ~2808 cal · 144g fat · 360g carbs · 24g protein · 300g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 117 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 22 min·1.3 mi·~2550 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 16 min·0.8 mi·~1600 steps
Moderate cycling 12 min·2.4 mi
Swimming laps 16 min
Jogging 11 min·0.9 mi·~1750 steps
Stair climbing 11 min·~1000 steps
Dancing 19 min
Bodyweight circuit training 12 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 27 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.