Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Peppermint Bark Candy

1 11oz bag of semi sweet chocolate morsels
1 11oz bag of white chocolate morsels
5 crushed peppermint candy canes
9x13 baking sheet pan/cookie sheet with sides
Parchment Paper/Wax Paper

*Line Baking Sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 
*In glass or microwave safe bowl melt semi sweet chocolate in microwave on med-high heat in 30 sec intervals stirring in between until completely melted approximately 2mins dependent on microwave.  Do not rush this process as chocolate can scorch.  Pour melted chocolate unto lined baking sheet and spread evenly into a thin layer and refrigerate for about 10 mins until set. 
*While first layer is in refrigerator melt in another bowl the white chocolate the same way you did the semi sweet chocolate.  Pour that mixture over top of first chocolate mixture that has been chilled *Immediately sprinkle crushed candy canes over white chocolate mixture and press gently. 

Refrigerate entire mixture for 20 mins and then cut or break into pieces and store in an air tight container

Tips:
You can also melt chocolate over double boiler
you can also add crushed nuts or chopped maraschino cherries 
Great holiday party favors

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