![]() Tips For Making This Peppermint Bark Recipe And I hated it! It was boring, it lacked personality, and it took seriously waayyy too much patience and attention to detail to achieve that perfection. ![]() And it was beautiful and everything I wanted it to be: Pinterest-perfect, clean, even layers topped with pretty sparkling peppermint crunch. You know what? I feel like the grinchiest Grinch ever, but yes, I did remake it. See?!” All the while, I’m still thinking about how I have time to remake it, and I’ll just let the first layer cool more, and it will look awesome… That’s when my daughter stepped in to give me some perspective: “It’s okay, Mommy! We can swirl it together like this, and it will still be delicious. So yeah, I ended up rushing it in order to get back to my to do list - and of course, I was upset with myself. Wait too long? The bark separates into two layers when you break it into pieces. Because if you rush it? The layers end up swirling together. It needs to be heated slowly and gently to just the right temperature, and then it needs to be cooled to just the right temperature to allow the layers to stick together. I really should have known better, you know? Chocolate can be a tricky substance to work with, especially when you’re layering it. In my mind I’m picturing beautiful layers of semi-sweet and white chocolate, topped with glistening crushed peppermint pieces, à la Williams-Sonoma… In the back of my mind I was thinking about how I could kill two birds with one stone by photographing the peppermint bark recipe to share here on my blog. Now, if I’m being honest, my intentions weren’t purely unselfish. She agreed, so we rolled up our sleeves and got to work.Ī short while later, my order arrived, so we put the cleaning on hold to start making the peppermint bark recipe. Then I worked a little deal with my daughter: you help me with some quick cleaning, and then we’ll make peppermint bark. But instead, I hopped online and placed an order for some cleaning essentials and peppermint bark ingredients from Meijer via Shipt (w/ same-day service, it’s the BEST way to prep for the holiday!). What I really want to do is veg out in my comfy sweats with a cup of coffee and watch Elf on repeat. Current situation: we have family coming in on Sunday, my house is quite literally trashed, I still have gifts to purchase (and groceries - gah!), and my 11-year-old has been begging me to make good on my promise to help her make peppermint bark. Holiday stress… Is it getting to you, too? With what feels like a million-and-one things left to check off my list, I’m feeling more than a little anxious at the moment. #BeMerryWithMeijer Thanks for supporting me and the brands I love! Be sure to scroll down to enter a truly AMAZING giveaway… This recipe was created in partnership with Meijer’s Home Delivery service, shopped by Shipt - same-day service direct from your local Meijer, delivered to wherever you are. Needs tips for melting chocolate? Check out my post on how to melt chocolate.This is the easy peppermint bark recipe you want to make with your kids! It turns out perfectly every time, because there’s really no wrong way to make it… Chill bark for 30 minutes or until hardened.Spread white chocolate over now hardened dark chocolate layer. Crush the candy canes and sift through a fine mesh strainer to get rid of tiny pieces.Spread melted chocolate on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill for 20 minutes. Melt the dark chocolate and stir in the peppermint extract.It makes a great holiday gift for friends and family! Overview: How to make peppermint bark You can make this recipe in large batches. Why you should make this recipe: It only requires 4 ingredients-dark chocolate, white chocolate, peppermint extract and candy canes. I love the chocolate peppermint flavor combination-it’s simply the best! And you won’t believe how easy it is to make at home. My absolute favorite holiday treat is peppermint bark. Learn how to make peppermint bark at home! You only need four ingredients and a baking tray.
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