Easy 3 Ingredient Peppermint Bark

This simple and delicious peppermint bark comes together quickly and is fun to make (and eat) for the whole family!

Total Time 45

Unwrap candy canes and place in a gallon-size bag.
Cover with a hand towel and crush by "whacking" with a rolling pin or other heavy/solid object. (see notes)

Break the melting chocolate (or almond bark) into chunks and melt in a double boiler over medium heat, stirring regularly. This can also be done in a microwave, but be sure to melt and stir in 1-minute increments.

Once melted completely, remove the white chocolate from heat and mix in the peppermint extract. (see notes)
Stir in the crushed candy canes.
Pour the candy mixture onto the wax paper. Spread out in a thin layer, creating swirls as you spread to create a bark-like texture.

You can use as many candy canes as you like, but we usually don’t use the whole box. Too much crushed candy makes for a chewy bark. We find that 8-10 is just right.
When crushing the candy canes, leave some small pieces still intact for a slight crunch. You don’t want it all crushed too finely.
Peppermint flavoring is to taste. Add as much or as little as you like!
Food grade peppermint essential oil can be used in place of extract, but it takes much less. Only a few drops are needed.
The candy mixture cools and hardens in no time at all, so work fast!
Peppermint bark doesn’t have to be refrigerated so you can leave it out where it can be easily snacked on and enjoyed. Store it in a festive Christmas dish or tin!