Peppermint Bark

Name: Peppermint Bark
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American,
Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces) white chocolate chips; 1 tsp McCormick® Pure Peppermint Extract; 8 to 10 drops McCormick® Red Food Color; 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

Peppermint bark is an irresistible holiday treat that's easy to make and perfect for gift-giving or adding to your dessert tray. This candy-striped confection comes together in 20 minutes using just four ingredients — great for the busy holiday season.

20m

PREP TIME

188

CALORIES

4

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 12

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) white chocolate chips
1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Peppermint Extract
8 to 10 drops McCormick® Red Food Color Substitutions available
- McCormick® Green Food Color
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies Substitutions available
- crushed candy canes

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Microwave chocolate chips in large microwavable bowl on HIGH for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until almost melted, stirring after 1 minute. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in peppermint extract.
2 Spread on large foil-lined baking sheet to 1/4-inch thickness. Add food color, drop by drop, over mixture. Using a wooden skewer, swirl color through chocolate. Sprinkle with crushed candies, pressing lightly into chocolate with spatula.
3 Refrigerate about 10 minutes or until firm. Break into irregular pieces to serve. Store in covered container at cool room temperature or in refrigerator up to 5 days.