Disclosure: I was compensated for this post. All opinions, as always, are 100% my own!
This time of the year is definitely one of my favorites. From family time together, to the delicious food, you can’t help but be excited! When I got contacted by McCormick to do a post for them, I, of course, jumped at the offer! I use their spices very often, as I know they are high quality. Did you know that Willoughby M. McCormick and three young workers started this company in a cellar in 1889? If they have been around that long, you know they have to be good!
I’ve always loved Peppermint Bark. I love the taste of peppermint and I especially love white chocolate – it’s my favorite. I would rather have white chocolate over milk or dark chocolate any day! For today’s post I decided to switch things up a bit on the classic Peppermint Bark recipe that you can find on McCormick’s website. I hope you like my variation!
Peppermint Bark
For this simple recipe you just need a few ingredients:
- 2 (12 Ounce) Packages White Chocolate Chips
- 1 Teaspoon McCormick Pure Peppermint Extract
- McCormick Green Food Coloring
- 1/2 Cup Crushed Candy Canes
First you will put your chocolate chips in a microwavable bowl on High for 1/2 to 2 minutes or until amost melted. Stir the chips every 45 seconds or so. Stir until completely melted and the mixture is smooth, then stir in the peppermint extract.
{Doesn’t that look delicious already?!}
Next, either in a pan made for peppermint bark (like the one I’ve used from Good Cook) or on a large foil-lined baking sheet that is 1/4-inch thickness, spread the white chocolate. Take the green food coloring and add it drop-by-drop over the chocolate. Using a fork, or wooden skewer, swirl the food coloring through the chocolate.
{I love the green!}
Put your candy canes in a zip-top bag and crush. (I used a can of corn to crush them.) Sprinkle over the chocolate and use the back of a spatula or fork to press lightly into the chocolate.
{So festive!}
Now refrigerate for at least 10 minutes. You can either break it into irregular pieces, or if you have a bark pan that has an awesome bottom, just break at the perforated lines.
This peppermint bark would make a great Christmas gift. Just put it in a pretty packaging and you’re good to go! Who wouldn’t love some delicious chocolate?!
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I love peppermint bark, but I had no idea it was so easy to make myself at home.
I’ve never made peppermint bark but it looks super easy! I will have to try it.. I love it! 🙂 Thanks for the easy recipe!
I used to make almond bark but have never made the peppermint bark. It is so festive looking. This would be great to take to a Christmas Party.
Never realized this was so easy to make! Now if I can make this sugar free I will try it!!
That’s very close to how I make mine too and I absolutely love it. I have to make my double batch this coming weekend.
It looks beautiful
I have never had bark so this gives me a great little something to do!
It sure looks like a great gift. My mouth is watering just looking at it. The receiver of it is certainly in for a holiday treat.
This looks yummy! I’ve always liked peppermint bark but never knew how to make it. Thanks for the recipe.
I have never made Peppermint bark before but I love to eat it. This seems pretty easy and straightforward so I will give it a try this weekend.
What a delicious looking treat. My boys would definitely love this since they are big fans of white chocolate. I definitely have to try it for the holiday family gatherings.
I actually made this about a week ago and it was so easy. Yours looks really good, love that you used molds for it.
Oh wow what a lovely idea and your right it would make a lovely present – though I might be tempted to eat it all myself :/ x
That looks tasty! My family has always loved peppermint bark around the holidays.
I have never had peppermint bark before, but it sounds really easy to make! I do love peppermint flavor, so I really need to give these a try!
Your peppermint bark looks so festive & different, I like it 😀
What a great and creative idea. Looks delicious.
I love peppermint bark, but I would add a layer of chocolate under the white chocolate because that is just the way I roll 🙂
I never thought about mailing it but it looks perfect to send as a gift!!
We use peppermint bark aalot around the holidays. Lots of fun recipes!
Oh that looks so good! I’ve never tried peppermint bark before so I’m going to have to give this a shot. I know the kids would totally love it. Thanks for the recipe.
I love how you made these! I just made a batch a few weeks ago!
I love bark. You definitely cannot go wrong with peppermint and chocolate. Love the very bright holiday colors. My kids would love this. We have to give it a try.
Thanks for this recipe. Looks so easy to do and would be a good food gift for my neighbors for Christmas!
This looks very pretty! Perfect for the holidays!