Easy Peppermint Bark Recipe (2024)

This easy peppermint bark recipe makes a great no bake Christmas treat! Perfect for gifting, this peppermint bark has rich dark chocolate, creamy white chocolate, fresh peppermint and crushed candy canes on top. Nothing beats that classic combination of chocolate and peppermint!

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We are in the thick of the holiday season, how are you all doing? I still have so much baking to do. If you plan on giving food gifts this holiday season, consider adding this Easy Peppermint Bark to your list.

It only has four ingredients and is super quick and easy to make. Trust me, I made it during nap time, and my baby is a short napper.

What are the ingredients for peppermint bark?

Classic peppermint bark has dark chocolate, white chocolate, peppermint extract and crushed candy canes or peppermint candies. Here is a little shortcut to make this easy recipe even easier – buy crushed peppermint candies. It saves a few minutes and means you don’t have to worry about washing your blender or food processor. Can’t find crushed candy canes? No big deal, here is how to make it yourself.

How to Crush Candy Canes:

Add candy canes to a food processor or blender. Pulse until crushed. Can you crush candy canes without a food processor? Yes, place candy canes in a gallon ziptop bag and seal. Crush with a rolling pin until crushed.

How do you make peppermint bark in the microwave?

This recipe for Peppermint Bark is so easy it can be made using the microwave. To make peppermint bark in the microwave, first melt the dark chocolate in a microwave safe bowl (I like to use my pyrex glass measuing cup for easy pouring). It is important to slowly melt the chocolate and not overheat it. So it is best to microwave on 50% power for 12-20 seconds at a time, stirring in between. Stop heating when just melted.

Pour the dark chocolate onto a sheet of parchment paper, spread it into a 11×8 rectangle. Allow to set but not harden, about 10 minutes. Repeat the process with the white chocolate. Once melted, stir in the peppermint extract.

Pour the white chocolate over the dark chocolate. If the dark chocolate is still wet, it will mix with the white chocolate. But if it is completely hardened, the white chocolate will not adhere to the dark chocolate and they will separate. That is why it is best to do this when the dark chocolate is set but not hardened.

As soon as you spread out the white chocolate, sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the top. Allow to completely harden before cutting or breaking the peppermint bark.

How long does peppermint bark keep for?

Peppermint Bark will keep for 1-2 weeks if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.