Mccormick'S Peppermint Bark

• 10 -12 ounces white chocolate baking squares
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 8 -10 drops red food coloring
• 3 ounces peppermint candies (optional)

1. Line large baking sheet with foil. In saucepan, melt baking pieces.
2. Place unwrapped peppermint candies in a ziploc (you may need to reinforce it with another ziploc) and hammer the pieces until thoroughly crushed.
3. When the chocolate is nearly melted, remove from heat; mix in Extract. Gently stir until smooth.
4. Spread chocolate mixture on baking sheet, smoothing with metal spatula to 1/4 inch thick.
5. Add food color, drop by drop, over melted baking pieces. Using a wooden skewer, swirl color through.
6. Sprinkle with crushed candies, press in with spatula.
7. Chill until set, about 10 minutes.
8. Break into pieces. Store, covered. Refrigerate up to 5 days.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mccormicks-peppermint-bark-213570 (may not work)