I saw this on a Rachael Ray episode years ago and I've made it ever since. This makes a great hostess gift. I just put it in a decorative tin or a clear cellophane bag with a ribbon.
Ingredients
- 1 bag white chocolate chips (11 ounces), such as Nestlé brand
- 3/4 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies, divided – my grocery store sells these in the bulk section – a total time saver
- 1/3 cup crushed chocolate wafer cookies (optional) – I use Famous Chocolate Wafer brand and will add them only when I have them on hand just to gild the lily; the bark is just as delicious without cookies
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips, such as Ghirardelli brand
Preparation
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, carefully checking and stirring the chocolate every 30 seconds or so to avoid scorching.
- Once melted and smooth, immediately stir in the mint extract, 1/2 cup of the crushed candies and the crushed cookies, if you are using the cookies.
- Immediately pour the mixture onto the prepared pan and spread evenly
- Refrigerate until firm.
- Once the white chocolate is firm, make the top layer.
- Melt the bittersweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, checking and stirring every 30 seconds or so to avoid scorching.
- Once melted and smooth, spread the bittersweet chocolate evenly over the white chocolate.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of crushed peppermint candies on top.
- Refrigerate until firm. Break into pieces and store in the refrigerator.
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