Peppermint Bark

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Here's another simple Christmas recipe that you can whip up this morning for your festivities tonight! Everyone loves a good bark and this one has a fun twist using Christmas kisses from Hershey's.

PEPPERMINT BARK

What you need for the peppermint bark:

1 package milk chocolate almond bark (I only used about 3/4 of the package because I don't like my bark too thick)

1 package Hershey's Candycane Kisses

3 squares of white chocolate almond bark (add this to the candy cane kisses)

2 Tablespoons Crisco

4-6 candy canes, crushed 

To make the peppermint bark:

1. Chop your milk chocolate almond bark into chunks and microwave with 1 T Crisco in microwave safe dish for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.

2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. Pour melted chocolate on baking sheet and spread with the back of a spoon to make an even coat.

4. Place in the fridge or outside for at least 20 minutes to harden.

5. Meanwhile, open your candy kisses (this is a tedious job but put on some Christmas tunes and you'll be done in no time!)

Here's a fun pic of Teddy hanging out while I opened the candies!

6. Place the 3 squares of white chocolate bark in the same microwaveable container as the kisses and add the remaining T of Crisco. Melt in microwave for about 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.

7. Spread the melted kisses over your hardened milk chocolate and smooth out. Gently press your crushed candy canes on top of the melted chocolate. Place back in the fridge or a cool place to harden completely- about an hour. 
8. Break into pieces- this is the fun part- they don't need to be neat or even! Serve with a cup of hot cocoa or milk- yum!!

ENJOY

Sorry, the only picture I have of the bark as one piece was a joint picture with this ornament I made. You get the idea though!

All broken up!

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