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Crispy Chocolate Peppermint Bark

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This festive holiday treat combines rich chocolate, cool peppermint, and crispy rice cereal for a crunchy, creamy, and refreshing bark that’s perfect for gifting or snacking. Quick to make and endlessly customizable, it’s a crowd-pleaser for all ages.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz semisweet chocolate chips
  • 6 oz dark chocolate chips (or milk chocolate chips for a sweeter bark)
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies (candy canes or starlight mints)
  • Pinch of sea salt flakes (optional)
  • Extra mini chocolate chips or holiday sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Line a standard baking sheet (about 18 x 13 inches) with parchment paper, making sure the edges come up slightly.
  2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine semisweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until melted and smooth (1-2 minutes total). Alternatively, melt gently over simmering water in a double boiler.
  3. Stir in crispy rice cereal until evenly coated. Do not over-stir to maintain crunch.
  4. Pour the chocolate-crispy mixture onto the lined sheet and spread to about 1/4 inch thick with a spatula.
  5. In a separate bowl, melt white chocolate chips in the microwave (30-second bursts, stirring between each). Add peppermint extract and stir until smooth.
  6. Drizzle the peppermint white chocolate over the chocolate base using a spoon or piping bag.
  7. Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies evenly over the top. Add sea salt flakes and mini chocolate chips or sprinkles if desired.
  8. Chill the baking sheet in the fridge for 20-30 minutes, or until the bark is firm.
  9. Remove from the fridge and use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to break the bark into jagged pieces.
  10. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.

Notes

Use good-quality chocolate for best results. Work quickly after mixing in crispy rice to maintain crunch. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free crispy rice cereal. For dairy-free, use dairy-free chocolate and white chocolate chips. Customize with sprinkles, nuts, or other extracts. Bark can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer. If chocolate doesn’t set, chill longer or check coconut oil amount.

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