Swirled Peppermint Bark

If you’re looking for a quick gift for friends, hostess gift, or treat to take to work or a party, this swirled peppermint bark is always a sure bet.

Swirled Peppermint Bark

Peppermint bark is such a classic holiday treat. I was drawn to this one because it has swirled chocolate and white chocolate as opposed to the traditional layering that you see with most peppermint barks.

Swirled Peppermint Bark

It comes as no surprise that this peppermint bark was a cinch to make and was a hit. I mean how can you go wrong with chocolate and peppermint? You can’t.

Swirled Peppermint Bark

Definitely take the time to use a double boiler for both chocolates. Melted chocolate in the microwave works for most applications, but I wouldn’t risk it with peppermint bark. Especially since white chocolate can be quite high maintenance…

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Swirled Peppermint Bark

If you're looking for a quick gift for friends, hostess gift, or treat to take to work or a party, this swirled peppermint bark is always a sure bet.

Ingredients:

1.5 lb white chocolate
1.5 lb semi-sweet chocolate
8 candy cane, crushed

Directions:

Set up two double boilers (a simmering pot of water with a glass bowl sitting over top, not touching the water.

Let the chocolate melt mostly on it's own, stirring every once in a while with a rubber spatula. When it's mostly melted, remove it from the heat, being careful to make sure water doesn't get into the chocolate.

Stir until completely smooth and then spoon each chocolate in random blobs on a wax paper-lined 11x17, filling most of the surface.

Using the end of a small knife held vertically, swirl the chocolate until you're happy with the presentation.

Pick up the pan a few inches off the counter and let it fall back, to evenly distribute the chocolate and get rid of any air bubbles.

Scatter the candy cane pieces over the top.

Let sit at room temperature until completely hardened. Break the bark into pieces.

Store at room temperature in a covered container.

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10 Responses to “Homemade OREOS!”

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    Erin — April 23, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    I’ve been wanting to try these for a long time! They look delicious!

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    Angie — April 23, 2009 at 1:37 pm

    Oh, thank you for posting these… I know I could have just googled it but I was planning on looking up the recipe today because I think I’m gonna try them this weekend for lunch snacks next week!

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    Mrs D — April 23, 2009 at 1:42 pm

    They look so yummy!

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    Joelen — April 23, 2009 at 1:46 pm

    This looks great and it’s a recipe I have yet to try!

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    Kerstin — April 23, 2009 at 2:25 pm

    Those are the perfect dunkable treats! They are so cute and look yummy too!

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    Suzy — April 23, 2009 at 11:52 pm

    Great job on the oreos…They look delish, I’ll have to try them. Deb and hubby are enroute to Pioneer Woman’s ranch, if you didn’t already know. Keep up with her antics over the weekend!

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    Netts Nook — April 27, 2009 at 1:28 pm

    Home made OREO’S I am impressed. They look perfect.

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    Memoria — April 27, 2009 at 2:53 pm

    I made these a few days ago, too! I made Oreo cupcakes with them the next day. They were very yummy and quick to make!

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    Micco — December 5, 2009 at 12:17 am

    I’m going to take the vegan approach to your recipe tonight, but I noticed you don’t have round cookie cutters. If you’re ever in need of an impromptu cutter (e.g. for biscuits), any round, empty shape will work. In fact, the other day, I made window cookies using a mug and a pill cap. No one was the wiser.

    Excited to try the recipe – especially since I don’t have to cut anything. Thanks!

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    themilkmanswife — January 21, 2010 at 2:23 am

    Thanks for sharing these with me! I’ll have to give this filling a whirl for my Oreo loving husband! 🙂

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