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 “Chocolate Marshmallow Bars (Bookmarked Recipes)”

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    Clueless J — November 12, 2008 at 2:46 pm

    OH MY GOSH – THOSE LOOK AMAZING.

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    Nate — November 14, 2008 at 2:22 pm

    Seeing those pictures again reminds me just how tasty they were. I’m all about you making another batch, they were amazing the first time!!

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    Jen — November 14, 2008 at 2:37 pm

    Haha those are good. I could inhale a whole batch myself I’m pretty sure… I just had a thought… Rerack finals? I’m adding them to my baking list 🙂

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    Ruth E — November 20, 2008 at 1:52 pm

    These look great! I’m sure your guests loved them

    Thanks for sending this into bookmarked recipes

    Ruth

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    Navita (Gupta) Hakim — June 3, 2009 at 5:44 am

    I have a whole packet of miniature marshmallows I had brought to make rocky road…however plans are just “plans” as of now…guess will try these instead.
    thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe 🙂

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    Kim — June 3, 2009 at 8:59 am

    these just look too delicious not to try. 🙂

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    Sara — June 3, 2009 at 8:52 pm

    WOW, this looks so good! I definitely have to try it…I love rice krispie treats and this looks like an awesome version.

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    aliciajane — June 5, 2009 at 2:22 am

    We call these crack brownies here at our house 🙂

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    Jen — June 5, 2009 at 2:30 am

    That’s a very good name for these!!

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    SmilynStef — July 3, 2009 at 1:18 am

    I made these for food day at the office and they were a huge hit. I used the 9 x 13 pan and an entire bag of mini-marshmallows. Everyone agreed they got better each day.

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