{"id":319,"date":"2025-08-17T16:28:45","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T16:28:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/savory.wasmer.app\/?post_type=recipe&#038;p=319"},"modified":"2025-08-17T16:30:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T16:30:30","slug":"chocolate-and-peppermint-bark","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/chocolate-and-peppermint-bark\/","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate and Peppermint Bark"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-8d746065-bb24-4021-8464-956bf8c5b48f\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/chocolate-and-peppermint-bark\/#0-why-i-love-this-recipe-and-you-will-too-\" style=\"\">Why I love this recipe (and you will too):<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/chocolate-and-peppermint-bark\/#1-what-you-need-here%E2%80%99s-your-list-\" style=\"\">What you need: Here\u2019s your list:<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/chocolate-and-peppermint-bark\/#2-perks-of-the-ingredients-\" style=\"\">Perks of the ingredients:<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/chocolate-and-peppermint-bark\/#3-how-to-make-it-its-easy-here%E2%80%99s-the-step-by-step-\" style=\"\">How to make it: It&#8217;s easy. Here\u2019s the step by step:<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/chocolate-and-peppermint-bark\/#4-tips-from-my-oops-moments-\" style=\"\">Tips (from my oops moments):<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/chocolate-and-peppermint-bark\/#5-ways-to-use-it-\" style=\"\">Ways to use it:<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/chocolate-and-peppermint-bark\/#6-storing-your-bark-\" style=\"\">Storing your bark:<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/chocolate-and-peppermint-bark\/#7-thoughts-\" style=\"\">Thoughts:<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why do we all dig choc &amp; mint? Each year, I tell myself I&#8217;ll change it up for the hols, but nope. Here I am, back at it with my fav choc &amp; mint bark. It&#8217;s super simple but looks like you worked hard on it. In truth, you did not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You just melt choc, swirl it, top with candy cane bits, &amp; call it a day. No bake. No tough gear. No mess. Just melt, pour, swirl, set. Done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019ve used this recipe when I needed a fast gift, a last min snack, or real talk a late night munch with hot cocoa &amp; Xmas films. (Yep, still watch Elf yearly. No shame.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the best part? You can switch it up. Use milk choc if you like it sweet. Add salt to mix sweet with salty. Add nuts for fun. Same base, dress it up your way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e1d78041fa2b2be3f16d13a350945300\" id=\"0-why-i-love-this-recipe-and-you-will-too-\"><strong>Why I love this recipe (and you will too): <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a cinch. Hard to mess up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The taste is great. Rich choc + cool mint = hols vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looks slick with no sweat. That swirl? Chef\u2019s kiss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ace for gifts. Folks love homemade treats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s festive but not too much. No need for fussy gingerbread houses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bit of a story: This recipe was a fluke. Years back, I had left over candy canes. Had dark &amp; white choc too. One night, I tried melting the choc, smashing the candy, &amp; mixing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ended up eating half the pan that night. Been making it since.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-91c2f8cd0d7c2856124d70ff74d66312\" id=\"1-what-you-need-here%E2%80%99s-your-list-\"><strong>What you need: Here\u2019s your list:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-10-640x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-322\" style=\"width:745px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-10-640x1024.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-10-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-10-768x1229.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-10-960x1536.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-10.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8 oz <strong>dark choc<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8 oz<strong> white choc<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 tsp <strong>mint extract<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1\/2 cup <strong>smashed candy canes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pinch of salt<\/strong> (just trust me it\u2019s epic)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fe161cf53d1fa189f7e3105eda17e357\" id=\"2-perks-of-the-ingredients-\"><strong>Perks of the ingredients: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dark Choc<\/strong>: Full of good stuff, helps the heart, &amp; it&#8217;s choc, enough said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>White Choc<\/strong>: Smooth &amp; creamy, nice with dark. Plus, good for bones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mint Extract<\/strong>: Eases the tummy &amp; smells like Xmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Candy Canes<\/strong>: Crunchy &amp; minty, all for the hols feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sea Salt<\/strong>: Makes choc pop &amp; cuts the sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2cb02645b445b55bbb83725501b80abf\" id=\"3-how-to-make-it-its-easy-here%E2%80%99s-the-step-by-step-\"><strong>How to make it: It&#8217;s easy. Here\u2019s the step by step:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prep your pan. Line with parchment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Melt the dark choc. Nuke in 30 sec hits, stir each time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-10-640x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-323\" style=\"width:745px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-10-640x1024.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-10-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-10-768x1229.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-10-960x1536.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-10.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Melt the white choc. Same thing, but add mint when done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-10-640x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-325\" style=\"width:745px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-10-640x1024.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-10-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-10-768x1229.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-10-960x1536.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-10.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Layer it up. Smooth the dark choc on your pan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-10-640x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-324\" style=\"width:745px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-10-640x1024.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-10-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-10-768x1229.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-10-960x1536.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-10.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Swirl it. Add white choc &amp; swirl. Don\u2019t mix too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-9-640x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-326\" style=\"width:745px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-9-640x1024.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-9-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-9-768x1229.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-9-960x1536.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-9.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Top it off. Add candy pieces (&amp; salt if using) before setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-6-640x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-327\" style=\"width:745px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-6-640x1024.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-6-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-6-768x1229.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-6-960x1536.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-6.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chill it. Fridge for 2 hours or till hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Snap &amp; eat. Break it once firm &amp; try not to eat it all at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7-5-640x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-328\" style=\"width:745px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7-5-640x1024.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7-5-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7-5-768x1229.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7-5-960x1536.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7-5.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ed64ef08dea62d4c2abfe3095b62c719\" id=\"4-tips-from-my-oops-moments-\">Tips (from my oops moments): <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use good choc. Bad choc makes sad bark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t overheat. Choc gets cranky &amp; rough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crush smart. Candy goes everywhere. Use a bag &amp; a rolling pin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Work fast. If choc sets too fast, your swirls won\u2019t look good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-17f4d920e64ddefc311b38207550822d\" id=\"5-ways-to-use-it-\"><strong>Ways to use it: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On a festive plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In cute gift boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With hot drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As dessert with ice cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-986e199c52e7ade8523182bd6619b41d\" id=\"6-storing-your-bark-\"><strong>Storing your bark: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Room Temp: Sealed, up to 2 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fridge: Good for 3 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freezer: A month. Thaw before eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a148bdcb1a15e5c305c267f482a1c992\" id=\"7-thoughts-\"><strong>Thoughts: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll keep making this choc &amp; mint bark not \u2018cause you have to, but \u2018cause you want to. It&#8217;s festive, simple, &amp; oh so good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cook up a batch, give it away, or keep it all. You win both ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oh, &amp; if you make this, shoot me a pic. I want to see those twists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"review-box\" role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Leave a review\">\n  <span class=\"star\">\u2605<\/span>\n  <strong>Before You Begin!<\/strong>\n  If you make this, please\n  <a href=\"#respond\" class=\"review-link\">leave a review and rating<\/a>\n  letting us know how you liked this recipe! 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