Lindsay's Peppermint Bark
- 1 (12 ounce) bag white vanilla chips
- 1 (12 ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 14 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 8 peppermint candy canes, plastic wrapper removed
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; about 11x17 size pan, depending on desired thickness of candy.
- Place peppermint candy in heavy duty plastic food storage bag.
- Crush candies using kitchen mallet.
- Set crushed candy aside.
- Microwave white chips in medium, uncovered, bowl for about 1 minute; stir.
- The chips may still hold there shape but should smooth when stirred.
- If needed, microwave an additional 10 - 15 seconds until chips are melted.
- Stir 1/4 tsp of peppermint extract into melted white chips.
- Spread melted white chips on prepared baking sheet.
- Let stand for 2 - 5 minutes.
- Don't let the white chocolate sit too long or the dark chocolate will not stick to it very well and the finished product will taste good but not be as pretty.
- Microwave semi-sweet chocolate chips in medium, uncovered, bowl for about 1 minute; stir.
- The chips may still hold there shape but should smooth when stirred.
- If needed, microwave an additional 10 - 15 seconds until chips are melted.
- Hold a small to medium strainer over the melted semi-sweet chocolate and pour crushed peppermint candy into strainer.
- Shake strainer to release all the smaller peppermint candy pieces; save the larger pieces of candy for sprinkling on top.
- Pour melted semi-sweet chocolate on top of melted white chips and spread until desired thickness.
- If you want a layered effect spread carefully to not mix the chocolates.
- If you want a marbled or swirled effect then stir it up a little or swirl the spatulal standing up over the two layers of chocolate.
- Sprinkle the reserved peppermint candy pieces on top; press or pat lightly into chocolate.
- Let cool until hardened; you can place in the fridge to speed up the process.
- Once cooled, break into desired sized pieces and enjoy.
white vanilla chips, semisweet chocolate chips, peppermint, canes
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lindsays-peppermint-bark-345667 (may not work)