Peppermint Bark
8 oz. semisweet chocolate*
2 tsp. shortening or canola oil
1/2 tsp. peppermint extract, divided
8 oz. white chocolate*
25 mini candy canes or candies, crushed
*a number of people, including myself, have had trouble with the layers separating. They don’t seem to separate when good-quality chocolate in bar form.
1. Line a 9×9 pan with parchment or wax paper and smooth it out.
2. Melt the semisweet chocolate and 1 tsp. of shortening or oil together in the microwave or double boiler. I like the microwave because then there is no chance water will get in and seize the chocolate. Just make sure to go low and slow. I do 30 second intervals at 70% power.
3. When the chocolate is melted, stir in 1/4 tsp. of peppermint extract. Pour chocolate into pan and spread evenly. Fridge for an hour.
4. Melt the white chocolate and 1 tsp. shortening or oil in microwave or double boiler. Stir in 1/4 tsp. peppermint extract. Pour over the semisweet layer and spread. Sprinkle with candy immediately. Gently press them into the chocolate. Fridge until it is hard and break into pieces.
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yummy, I finally tried my hand at this this week and it was so good cannot believe I never had it before!