Chocolate Peppermint Bark

Name: Chocolate Peppermint Bark
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 12 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate; 1/2 c. coarsely crushed red peppermint candies

By Barbara ChernetzPublished: Oct 26, 2012

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Ingredients

12 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
1/2 cup coarsely crushed red peppermint candies

Directions

1. Step 1Line a baking sheet with nonstick foil or parchment.
2. Step 2Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl on high for 1 minute. Remove from microwave and stir. Heat 15 to 30 seconds more. Stir until smooth.
3. Step 3Pour chocolate onto prepared baking sheet and spread into a 1/4-inch-thick rectangle using a metal spatula. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint.
4. Step 4Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Peel off foil and break bark into pieces. It will keep about one month in an airtight container in the refrigerator.