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Want to make candy but think it is too complicated? What if I said you could make this easy peppermint bark recipe with only two ingredients? And I promised the recipe wouldn’t take over 10 minutes of prep time? This recipe is so simple almost anyone can make it, but tastes so good. It’s a great addition to candy baskets, is fun for the kids to help make, and is naturally gluten free. You can make this taste like the expensive gourmet treats by using a good quality white chocolate chips. (Think of something like Godiva white chocolate chips.)
Ingredients
1 package white candy coating (or use 2 cups premium quality white chocolate chips)
12 candy canes, crushed
Directions
Step 1: Unwrap candy canes and crush into small pieces. You can use a food processor or blender. If you don’t have either of these appliances, place the candy in a plastic freezer bag and crush them with a wooden spoon. This is one of my kid’s favorite parts of making the recipe!
Step 2: Melt the white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl for1 1/2 minutes. Remove for microwave and stir. If chips/coating is not completely melted, return to the microwave for another minute to 1 1/2 minutes. Stir until smooth.
Step 3: Mix in crushed candy canes until well blended.
Step 4: Spread evenly onto waxed paper. Place waxed paper on baking sheets, if desired. Chill in the refrigerator or freezer 8-10 minutes or until firm.
Step 5: Break candy into small pieces and store in airtight containers.
Easy Peppermint Bark Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 package white candy coating (or use 2 cups premium quality white chocolate chips)
- 12 candy canes, crushed
Instructions
- Step 1: Unwrap candy canes and crush into small pieces. You can use a food processor or blender. If you don’t have either of these appliances, place the candy in a plastic freezer bag and crush them with a wooden spoon. This is one of my kid’s favorite parts of making the recipe!
- Step 2: Melt the white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove for microwave and stir. If chips/coating is not completely melted, return to the microwave for another minute to 1 1/2 minutes. Stir until smooth.
- Step 3: Mix in crushed candy canes until well blended.
- Step 4: Spread evenly onto waxed paper. Place waxed paper on baking sheets, if desired. Chill in the refrigerator or freezer 8-10 minutes or until firm.
- Step 5: Break candy into small pieces and store in airtight containers.
Want other easy Christmas candy recipes? We have them! They’re perfect for novice cooks or seasoned cooks who are in a hurry. Check out our
Easy Gluten Free Marbled Peppermint Bark Recipe
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What is your favorite easy Christmas candy recipe?
33 Comments
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December 19, 2016 at 6:29 am
Peppermint bark looks super easy to make. I would love to make this on Christmas!
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ohnikkashae
December 18, 2016 at 8:12 pm
This is so great for the holidays! Now all I need is some hot chocolate!!!
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everydayeyecandy
December 18, 2016 at 8:05 pm
I love this! I’m always looking for gluten free dessert recipes for my son! Thanks for sharing!
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December 18, 2016 at 9:23 am
You’re this recipe is easy to do and looks delicious too. I will recreate this tomorrow
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December 18, 2016 at 8:53 am
Since the holiday season started, I have been eating lots of sweets more than I usually do. This recipe is must try for me.
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December 17, 2016 at 11:41 am
Officially adding Peppermint Bark to my holiday “must-make” list. For some reason I haven’t made bark in a couple of years…no idea why!
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alalisainfo
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Totally loving the fact that this is only two ingredients! At this time of the year, the simpler, the better!
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December 16, 2016 at 11:39 pm
Yum! I love all things peppermint, so I’ll be making multiple batches of bark this holiday season. Love that it’s gluten free.
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December 16, 2016 at 7:35 pm
That is such a beautiful recipe. Plus, it sounds super easy to make!
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December 16, 2016 at 11:45 am
What a festive treat! I love bark and so want to make this!
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Jeanine
December 16, 2016 at 11:42 am
Yum. I LOVE Bark. I would love to make this with the white chocolate looks so delicious! I’ve never made it with white before!
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December 16, 2016 at 8:27 am
Wow, these have a different appearance.
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December 16, 2016 at 3:34 am
Great recipe! I just made chocolate bark yesterday! My kids love peppermint bark!
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Dana Vento
December 15, 2016 at 9:38 pm
Oh my goodness! Your peppermint bark looks so fantastic! Kids will surely love it
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Our Family World
December 15, 2016 at 9:37 pm
It’s been so long since I made an peppermint bark, kids were really loved it. I’m going to make sure that I’ll make it this coming Christmas.
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Bella
December 15, 2016 at 8:55 pm
I always make some sort of bark during the holidays because it is so delicious and simple. This peppermint bark looks fantastic.
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December 15, 2016 at 7:01 pm
Peppermint bark is my dad’s favorite Christmas treat and he passed that love down to all of us. It’s just not the holidays without it.
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December 15, 2016 at 5:52 pm
I love peppermint in my desserts. This bark sounds and looks absolutely delicious. This would be perfect at our Christmas party!
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December 15, 2016 at 4:50 pm
I always enjoy making Christmas candy and I use candy coating so much during the holidays. My favorite candy is turtles. I do want to try your Peppermint Bark. It looks so festive!
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Catherine Sargent
December 15, 2016 at 4:44 pm
I love peppermint bark, but I have never made my own. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
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December 15, 2016 at 4:20 pm
This has to be the easiest bark recipe I’ve ever seen. I can do this quickly and have a great treat for Christmas.
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Ricci
December 15, 2016 at 3:42 pm
I love peppermint bark! It;s super easy to make and tastes delicious! YUM!
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December 15, 2016 at 2:05 pm
Yes! No more trying in vain to keep two different chocolate layers to look pretty. I’m just doing it like this.
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December 15, 2016 at 1:54 pm
I love this recipe! I usually make it with the traditional milk or dark chocolate bottom, but I think I’m just going to start doing it this way.
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December 15, 2016 at 12:26 pm
This looks really easy to make and is a great item to bring over for a holiday party. Will be pinning this to make this weekend!
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December 15, 2016 at 12:02 pm
I’ve got a bunch of candy canes, and I’ve been wondering what to do with them. This is perfect.
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December 15, 2016 at 11:00 am
My mom told me long ago that making candy isn’t that hard, just follow the steps in order. Take your time. Have everything laid out and purchase a great candy thermometer.
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Dee
December 15, 2016 at 10:57 am
This peppermint bark looks so good! This would be cool do a batch in red/white and green/white. I am going to have to try this for my family’s Christmas dinner.
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December 15, 2016 at 9:17 am
Ummm, yummm! We do a Secret Santa gift exchange with my family since there are so many of us. This year I plan surprise everyone and give them homemade candy. May have to add this to my choices for their candy containers!
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December 15, 2016 at 9:08 am
I should make this. I’ve felt a little sad that I couldn’t do the traditional cookies for my son because I have to remain gluten free. Heck, he LOVEs peppermint bark. I can do this one!!! Thank you!
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December 15, 2016 at 8:42 am
This looks super easy to make and would be a great gift to give to my kids teachers this year! We were just talking about what we could do. Thanks!!!
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December 15, 2016 at 12:06 pm
Good idea. I didn’t even think of that, but I know my son’s teacher would love these.
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December 15, 2016 at 8:24 am
Peppermint bark is one of my specialties at Christmas. I think my dad would be really disappointed if I showed up on Christmas day without it.
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