Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark
Details
- Timing
- Timing
- Total:
- 45 Min.
- Prep:
- 10 Min.
- Skill Level:
- Beginner
- Yields:
- 3/4 pound
Believe it or not, four steps and two ingredients are all it takes to make this delicious candy, perfect for holiday season snacking. We love how the mouthwatering, minty peppermint pieces balance fantastically with the smooth, creamy chocolate flavor from HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Mildly Sweet Chocolate Chips. Give this crunchy, refreshing and rich bark as gifts to friends and family — or set it out on your holiday dessert tray for your next festive party.
Need another beautiful bark recipe to complete your winter dessert spread? You found it here with this creamy White Peppermint Bark.
Ingredients & Directions
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Chill Time
- 30 minutes
Ingredients
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2 cupsHERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Mildly Sweet Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (12 oz pkg.)
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1/3 cupcrushed peppermint candies*, divided
Directions
Wax Paper
Cookie Sheet
Microwave-Safe Bowl
Microwave
Measuring Cups
Rubber Scraper
Refrigerator
Line cookie sheet with wax paper.
Place chocolate chips in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at medium (50%) 1 minute; stir. Continue microwaving at medium in 15 second increments, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and smooth when stirred.
Set aside about 1 tablespoon crushed peppermint candies; stir remaining crushed candy pieces into melted chocolate. Pour mixture onto prepared cookie sheet; spread to about 1/2-inch thickness. Gently tap cookie sheet on countertop to even out thickness of mixture. Sprinkle remaining peppermint pieces over surface. Repeating tapping cookie sheet on counter until candy is desired thickness.
Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until firm. Break into pieces. Store in cool, dry place.
Amount of peppermint candy can be increased or decreased according to your own preference.
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Nutrition FactsServings Per Container 12 servingsServing size 1 piece (45g)Amount per servingCalories210% Daily Value*Total Fat 12g 15%Saturated Fat 8g 40%Trans Fat 0gCholesterol 0mg 0%Sodium 0mg 0%Total Carbohydrates 29g 11%Dietary Fiber 3g 11%Total Sugars 25gIncludes 21g Added Sugar 42%Protein 3gVitamin D 0 0%Calcium 11mg 0%Iron 3mg 15%Potassium 147mg 4%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.
