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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14 Responses to “Peppermint Patty Cookies”

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    Funandfearlessinbeantown — February 3, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    I love frozen Thin Mints so I totally get why these are good frozen! Looks fantastic!

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    Megan — February 3, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    Ooh… I love the sound of these. If I don’t end up making them soon, I definitely will keep them in mind for Christmas cookies!

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    Evan — February 3, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    Just when I thought there wasn’t another way to enjoy a peppermint patty, you post this. Love it! They’re definitely one of my favorite candies.

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    Kathy Day — February 3, 2011 at 5:42 pm

    I MADE HOMEMADE PEPPERMINT PATTIES WHEN I WAS LITTLE, THEY WERE A CHRISTMAS TRADITION! I REFUSE TO DO IT ANYMORE THOUGH, THE PATTIES ALWAYS FELL APART ON ME WHEN I DIPPED THEM.

    THESE COOKIES LOOK DELICIOUS. I WOULD TOTALLY BE ON BOARD WITH THAT 😀

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    Amy (SingForYourSupper) — February 3, 2011 at 5:42 pm

    Oh YUMMY! I must make these ASAP!

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    Jennifer — February 3, 2011 at 5:47 pm

    These sound AWESOME! I love peppermint patty’s.

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    Hezzi-D — February 3, 2011 at 9:06 pm

    Oh yum! Peppermint Patties are my mom’s absolute favorite! I am totally making these next time I go hojme-they even look like giant patties!

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    Just My Delicious — February 3, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    these cookies looks so tasty! I`d like to have some in front of me 🙂

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    Blog is the New BLack — February 3, 2011 at 10:23 pm

    THese look AMAZING! My bf would totally love these! 🙂

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    Bertha — February 4, 2011 at 12:05 am

    I just wanted to say that I’ve been a silent reader for a long time and you are my go to source whenever I need an impressive dessert for a party or just when I’m craving something sweet. Every single recipe has turned out amazing! Thank you!

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    Amanda L. — February 4, 2011 at 1:55 am

    These look great! My high school vice principal loved peppermint patties! heh

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    Cara — February 4, 2011 at 3:48 am

    mmm what else is in that freezer of yours? I want to come raid it!

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    Peabody — February 4, 2011 at 8:11 am

    I want! Oh my!

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    Sheila C. — December 23, 2012 at 10:23 pm

    I visited my cousin today and she had made these cookies. She shared them with us and they were the bomb! Be careful because they are highly addictive! Rich but yummy! I will be making them.

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