Nothing says Christmas time quite like classic peppermint bark. This has grown to become my favorite holiday treat, since my mom began the tradition of having it around the house throughout the holidays. Christmas doesn’t feel complete without the festive peppermint bark laying around the house for anyone and everyone to nibble on. We are all secret chocolate lovers, and this recipe will indeed fulfil all of your chocolate cravings. For those of you feeling extra spirited this year, this simple peppermint bark recipe will give the $26.95 Williams-Sonoma bark a run for its money, while providing the same quality. Plus, homemade peppermint bark is probably healthier than most of its other fellow holiday treats. So, set aside your running shoes, pick up some baking sheets and turn your home into the MasterChef kitchen. All it takes are three ingredients and two steps to make everyone’s stomachs more than satisfied.

Running out of gift ideas? Peppermint bark doubles as the perfect holiday present for friends, family or that special someone. This time of year brings about as much stress as it does joy. All you have to do is keep some peppermint bark in a few decorative bags with a ribbon in your handbag at all times. Therefore, if someone unexpectedly gives you a gift, you’re already prepared to hand them this delicious treat!

Ingredients

1 lb. dark chocolate (or 1/2 lb. semisweet and 1/2 lb. bittersweet)
1 lb. white chocolate
6 oz. (1 regular package) candy canes, crushed

Directions

1. Melt the dark chocolate over a double boiler until smooth. Spread (with an offset spatula) in an even layer on a wax paper-lined baking sheet. Place in freezer to harden, approximately 30 minutes.

2. Melt the white chocolate over a double boiler until smooth. Spread (with an offset spatula) on top of the already hardened dark chocolate layer.

3. Working quickly before the white chocolate sets, sprinkle the crushed candy canes on top and gently press into the chocolate. Refrigerate until completely hard and set, at least 2 hours.

4. Break into pieces and enjoy!