You will love this chocolate peppermint bark swirl! Using a high-quality chocolate will help add flavor and deliciousness to the bark. We love using Ghirardelli or Guittard chocolate to enhance flavors, and the chocolate is smooth and silky, it is not waxy or have that extra film on it. This blend of melted chocolates is the perfect holiday treat for the season! This peppermint bark recipe is always so easy to make and everyone loves it! If you love this peppermint bark, you will also love this peppermint bark brownie recipe. It is perfect for gifting during the holidays or enjoying while playing game night or at a holiday party. You can’t go wrong with this sweet dessert during Christmas!

Ingredients for Easy Peppermint Bark

White chocolate peppermint bark swirled together only takes minutes to make and it is no-bake! Use your microwave or double boiler to melt chocolate together, then blend layers of melted white chocolate, then bittersweet chocolate together on a baking sheet. You will have a magical Christmas treat that is so simple to make in no time!

Peppermint Baking Chips – These are kind of a specialty item and can usually only be found around the holidays. I found the Andes brand ones at Target.60% or above Cacao Baking Chips and White Chocolate Baking Chips. A hint of bittersweet chocolate to balance out the white chocolate. Peppermint candy canes – These will be crushed in a food processor. Coconut oil – Add this in to help melt the chocolate and give it that smooth and silky texture and appearance.

If you can’t find the White Chocolate Peppermint Chunks

Sometimes it is hard to find the white chocolate peppermint chunks in the stores. You can easily make this just using white chocolate chips and a couple drops of peppermint extract. You can add as much or as little peppermint flavor as you would like. Keep tasting it until it gets to the flavor you want it to be. You can even add some of the crushed candy cane pieces to the white chocolate if you want the extra crunch.

Variations To Use in Peppermint Bark Swirl

Here’s the fun part, the variations! You can go wild with variations here and create your own type of bark. Simply crush the variation into smaller pieces to add to the bark recipe. The sky’s the limit!

Go nuts! – You can try chopping up some almonds, pecans, or peanuts to add a sweet and salty combination. Candy – Christmas M&Ms, Kit Kats, Reese’s, and Heath bars are some that are always a favorite. Snacks – Pretzels, Oreos, or even cereal are a great option. You can chop these toppings or keep them chunky. Chocolate – You can go all white chocolate, all dark, or semi-sweet chocolate! Change the brand to Lindt, Lindor, or Guittard if you prefer. Food coloring – Add in drops of red food coloring to the white chocolate layer and swirl around using an offset spatula. Make this for every holiday! Change the food dye coloring to the special occasion you are celebrating.

Frequently Asked Questions about Peppermint Bark

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Storing Homemade Peppermint Bark

Making this peppermint bark ahead of time works well and is so simple to store. Each option will help keep the holiday treat fresh and long lasting. This bark will last about two weeks in an airtight container. Enjoy all holiday season!

Room temperature – Storing at room temperature works best! Make sure it is in a cool, dark place where it won’t melt or become so warm that the bark begins to stick together. Freezer – Peppermint bark can be stored in the freezer. I would recommend layering with parchment paper. Let it either “thaw” in the fridge or at room temperature. Refrigerator – Place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. This will prolong the bark, keeping it fresh a few extra days.

Even More Candy!

If you’re like me, you can never have too many great Christmas candy recipes. Here are a few treats to add to your sweets list.

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