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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

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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Directions

Equipment Needed 
Wax Paper Wax Paper
Cookie Sheet Cookie Sheet
Microwave-Safe Bowl Microwave-Safe Bowl
Microwave Microwave
Measuring Cups Measuring Cups
Rubber Scraper Rubber Scraper
Refrigerator Refrigerator
1

Line cookie sheet with wax paper.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until firm. Break into pieces. Store in cool, dry place.

Tip

Amount of peppermint candy can be increased or decreased according to your own preference.

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