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Easy peppermint bark topped with crushed candy canes, red and green M&Ms and candy cane Kisses

Elf Peppermint Bark

Buddy approved peppermint bark: a layer of dark chocolate, a layer of white chocolate, and crushed candy canes, red and green M&Ms and sprinkles on top. No baking. Melt, pour, chill and break.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 175
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag dark chocolate chips 10 oz, we used Ghirardelli 72% Cacao
  • 1 bag white chocolate chips 11 oz, we used Ghirardelli Classic White
  • 6 candy canes crushed (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 cup red and green M&Ms
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons holiday sprinkles
  • 10 candy cane Kisses about 10, optional

Equipment

  • 2 microwave safe bowls
  • Spoon or spatula
  • 9x13 baking dish or sheet pan
  • parchment paper
  • Zip top bag
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin

Method
 

  1. Line a 9x13 baking dish or sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second bursts, stirring each time, until smooth.
  3. Pour it onto the parchment and spread it into an even layer.
  4. Melt the white chocolate chips the same way, in 30 second bursts, stirring until smooth.
  5. Pour the white chocolate over the dark chocolate and spread it to the edges.
  6. Unwrap the candy canes, put them in a zip top bag and crush them with a meat mallet or rolling pin.
  7. Right away, while the white chocolate is still wet, sprinkle on the crushed candy canes, then the sprinkles, M&Ms and candy cane Kisses. Press the bigger candies in lightly.
  8. Chill in the fridge until firm, about 1 hour.
  9. Lift it out by the parchment and break it into pieces.

Notes

Want two clean layers? Chill the dark chocolate for about 10 minutes before the white goes on.
Add the toppings while the white chocolate is still wet so they stick.
Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Parchment between layers keeps gift tins neat.
For toddlers, hard candy bits and M&Ms can be a choking risk. Keep their piece small, or give them a corner with just sprinkles.