This favorite holiday treat has perfect layers of chocolate with just the right amount of peppermint in each bite!

Peppermint Bark with Ghirardelli Chocolate

I am constantly at war with my kitchen knives. They are terrible. They are 20+ years old and it’s never been a priority to replace them. I literally stab, then saw tomatoes when cutting them and then I have mushy tomatoes. It’s not great.

I know there is a brand new set of fancy knives waiting for me under the tree and I can’t wait to open them! Each slot has a sharpener so every time I pull one out it will be sharp! I can’t wait for nice clean lines when I cut. I am a little concerned I’ll loose a finger because I am so used to dull knives!

This bark is one of my favorite Christmas recipes. Not only is it easy, but it is so nicely infused with peppermint. I don’t like a strong peppermint taste, just a hint, so this Peppermint Bark is perfect for those who don’t like an overpowering taste of it!

You might also like my Crock Pot Christmas Crack , Polar Bear Paws , Rolo Pretzel Turtles , Christmas Crack , or Peanut Butter Pretzel Bark!

What You’ll Need

8 oz Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Chips

8 oz Ghirardelli White Chocolate Chips

1 tsp Crisco

1/4 tsp Peppermint Extract

1/4 cup Crushed Candy Cane Pieces

How to Make Peppermint Bark

Line an 8 x 8 pan with aluminum foil.

Place 8 oz Ghirardelli milk chocolate chips in a Pyrex measuring cup. Melt in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until chocolate is melted and smooth.

Pour into the bottom of the lined pan and spread evenly. Let harden.

Place 8 oz Ghirardelli white chocolate chips in a Pyrex measuring cup. Melt in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until chocolate is melted and smooth.

Melt 1 tsp Crisco in a separate small dish then stir in 1/4 tsp peppermint extract. Stir mixture into melted white chocolate until well combined.

Stir in 1/4 cup crushed candy cane pieces.

Pour over hardened milk chocolate and spread evenly. Sprinkle additional crushed candy cane pieces over the top of the wet chocolate and let harden.

Cut into pieces once firm.