Peppermint Bark

Ingredients

• 30 crusheds peppermint hard candies , divided
• 1.5 pounds milk chocolate candy , coarsely chopped
• 1.5 pounds white chocolate , chopped
• 1 teaspoon oil-based peppermint flavoring , or to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Spread 1/3 of the peppermint candy over a 9x13-inch baking pan lined with wax paper.

3. 3

   Melt the milk chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, just until melted.

4. 4

   Pour the melted chocolate over peppermint candy in the prepared pan. Sprinkle another 1/3 of the candy on top of the milk chocolate. Refrigerate until the chocolate hardens, about 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Melt the white chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Stir in the oil-based peppermint flavoring.

6. 6

   Pour the white chocolate over the milk chocolate, then spread the remaining 1/3 peppermint candy on top. Refrigerate until the white chocolate hardens, about 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Cut or break into pieces to serve.

8. 8

   Serve and enjoy!