Costco Peppermint Bark Copycat

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Ingredients

  • 16 oz dark chocolate chips

  • 16 oz white chocolate chips

  • 45 g bag peppermints or candy canes, crushed (about 2 regular sized candy canes)

  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract

  • OR

  • 13 drops food grade peppermint essential oil

Instructions

  • Prep – Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler (or the microwave) and add half the peppermint (oil or extract). Mix until well combined.

  • Pour onto the lined baking tray and spread evenly until about 1/4 inch thick.

  • Place the pan into the refrigerator and allow to set until hard (about 15-30 minutes).

  • Melt the white chocolate in a double boiler (or the microwave).

  • Add the other half of the peppermint (oil or extract) and mix quickly.

  • Pour over dark chocolate and spread evenly until dark chocolate is covered.

  • Sprinkle crushed peppermints over melted white chocolate. Gently press candy into chocolate to help it stay put when broken later.

  • Place the peppermint bark back in the fridge and allow to set completely.

  • Once the chocolate is set, break it into bite-size pieces and store it in an air-tight container for up to a month.