You know I am all about super simple. And I love to make things and give things.
Hello there perfect Christmas chocolate!
This is an excellent (and inexpensive) gift to make for teachers, co-workers, and family. Put it in a treat bag and it makes a perfect classroom holiday party goody bag. Or, just make it and place it in your favorite glass dome cake plate and it is beautiful to keep on the counter for everyone to enjoy a little here and there.
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All you need is peppermint or candy canes and white chocolate morsels.
Cover a cookie sheet in parchment paper.
Crush your candy canes in a zip lock bag (I used the back of a ladle).
Melt your chocolate.
I used a double boiler, but you can also do it in the microwave, just make sure you do not heat it at a temperature too high because it will make your chocolate all funk-a-do.
Once the chocolate is completely melted pour it onto the parchment paper covered cookie sheet and spread it out evenly.
Spread it good and thin….
While hot, sprinkle chocolate with crushed peppermint.
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| My 11 yr old took this picture! He rocks! |
Walk away and let it cool 100% (for at least an hour).
Once cool, separate the hardened candy from the parchment paper and break it into many, smaller, imperfect pieces.
To make the perfect gift, use tissue paper and….
… a cute little box or tin and you are good to go!
I make that exact recipe every year and give as little gifts for neighbors, teachers, hair dressers, etc. Everyone loves it! And that bark is one of my 7 year old son's absolute favorite foods!
Oh my deliciousness! I received some as a gift but had no idea how to make it. Thanks for sharing.
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Love the shot of your little one drooling over it! So patient! It looks delicious, thanks!
YUM! This looks absolutely fabulous! I dont' know if it would make it out of the door for gifts. 🙂
Sherry
Mmmm… LOVE peppermint bark! Can't wait to make some!
I'd love for you to link this up to What's Cooking Wednesday!
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ahhhh YUM….yum…..yum
I LOVE peppermint bark! Looks so yummy! Great tutorial! I would love for you to come visit me at Sew Chatty and link up to Made with Love Monday! http://sewchatty.blogspot.com/
This looks so yummy! It is on my list of things to make this year! I've never tried it–but you make it look easy! Thanks. 🙂
What a yummy holiday treat! Looks yummy!
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Wow this looks soooo good! come link up to my Sew Crafty Saturday Party!
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That looks heavenly! Thank you for sharing your recipe!
Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can't wait to see what you have for next week!
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This is one of our holiday treat staples! LOVE IT!
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Yum – Peppermint and White Chocolate together!
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They look beautiful, yummy, and very easy to make!
Thanks Kate!
We made this last year and it is so good!! I love how it’s super simple, but yet beautiful and always appreciated when received as a gift!
Thanks for sharing!
Willa
I recently posted about Candy canes and shared my bark recipe on my Christmas blog too! I made mine with milk chocolate. Isn’t it such a fun and easy treat! I would be so honoured if you could stop by and link up this post!
Best Christmas wishes,
Natasha.
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This looks so easy and good – I’m definitely going to try it!!!
I absolutely LOVE that stuff. Easy is good. 🙂 Thanks for the quick tutorial (and to your son for taking the picture.)
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This is my favorite holiday treat. I like to put a little crushed up Oreo cookie on it too. Thanks for sharing!
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Oh, that sounds delish!
Thanks for sharing another variation.
Hi Crystal,
Your White Chocolate Peppermint Bark looks awesome, we will love it! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and a very Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
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Love it looks simple to make and truly a great season gift. Thanks for sharing your bark on foodie friday. Merry Christmas.
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