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Ultra Easy 4-Ingredient Peppermint Bark (Copycat Costco Style)

A stack of broken pieces of homemade peppermint bark featuring dark chocolate, white chocolate, and crushed candy canes.
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Make this simple, no-bake peppermint bark using only four ingredients. This recipe creates festive layers of dark and white chocolate topped with crushed candy canes, perfect for holiday gifting or cookie exchanges.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces dark chocolate, chopped or chips
  • 12 ounces white chocolate, chopped or chips
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 cup crushed candy canes (plus extra for topping)

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval until smooth. Do not overheat.
  3. Pour the melted dark chocolate into the prepared pan. Spread it into an even layer using an offset spatula.
  4. Place the pan in the freezer for 10 minutes to allow the dark chocolate layer to set completely.
  5. While the dark layer sets, melt the white chocolate in a separate microwave-safe bowl using 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  6. Stir the peppermint extract into the melted white chocolate until combined.
  7. Pour the white chocolate mixture over the set dark chocolate layer. Spread evenly.
  8. Immediately sprinkle the 1 cup of crushed candy canes over the wet white chocolate layer. Gently press them in slightly.
  9. Return the pan to the freezer for at least 30 minutes, or until the bark is completely firm.
  10. Once firm, lift the bark out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Break the bark into irregular pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • For a salted peppermint chocolate bark variation, sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of flaky sea salt over the white chocolate layer before chilling.
  • If you prefer a William Sonoma inspired version, use high-quality bittersweet chocolate for the base layer.
  • To crush candy canes easily, place them in a sturdy zip-top bag and use a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy pan.

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