White and Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

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White and Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark create a fun holiday treat that brings cheer just looking at it. White chocolate and dark chocolate layers and topped with crushed peppermint sticks, it is colorful and festive, and so tasty!

serving bowl of peppermint bark
 
Nothing quite says Christmas like peppermint, am I right? Those red and white striped candy canes just mean that the season is here, and I for one am super happy about it! If you are looking to make an elegant looking candy recipe that doesn’t take you all day to prepare, then look no further.
This White and Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark is gorgeous on a holiday platter mixed with other treats, or pretty in a glass jar or tin all on its own for a present for a co-worker or friend. It makes the perfect hostess gift, too!

What Is White And Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark?

The best of both worlds come together with both kinds of delectable chocolate and the crunch of the peppermint candy canes! Chocolate peppermint bark is one of my favorite things to put on cookie platters because it’s just so darn pretty! I first made this recipe back in 2012, and I have been adding it to my cookie trays ever since!

layers of white and dark chocolate with peppermints on top

White chocolate peppermint bark vs dark chocolate peppermint bark

I love this recipe because it takes the best of both white and dark chocolate to create something that is not only tasty but fun to look at too. If you want to though, you can also create plain white chocolate peppermint bark or plain dark chocolate peppermint bark. Just simply double the chocolate for either one and cut out the layering process. I just love the look of the layered chocolate and crushed peppermint though, don’t you?

peppermint bark pieces

White and dark chocolate peppermint bark

For this homemade peppermint bark recipe, I recommend using semi-sweet chocolate chips for dark chocolate. You can of course go with darker chocolate if you prefer, but semi-sweet works great. 
 
With the white chocolate, I recommend using a very high cocoa butter white chocolate. (Yes, white chocolate is still made with cocoa). Some white chocolates, like the chips, work great for putting on top of cookies. But baker’s white chocolate is less sweet and higher in cocoa butter, so it creates a smoother treat. 
 
Don’t worry about the sweetness… The candy cane and dark chocolate keep it sweet enough!
 

bowl of crushed candy canes

Ingredients For White and Dark Peppermint Bark

You only need four ingredients for this peppermint bark recipe:

  • semi-sweet chocolate – Purchase high quality like Baker’s Chocolate
  • white chocolate – purchase Baker’s premier white chocolate, refrain from using white chocolate chips
  • candy canes or peppermint candies – crushed
  • peppermint extract – just a bit brings the peppermint flavor to a whole new level!
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making white and dark chocolate peppermint bark

Making Homemade White and Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark Candy

  • STEP ONE: Over low heat on the stovetop, melt white chocolate, remove from heat and add 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract. Spread the melted white chocolate onto a cookie sheet lined with waxed or parchment paper. Place the cookie sheet in the freezer for about 10 minutes, or until hardened.
  • STEP TWO: Over low heat on the stovetop, melt the dark chocolate, remove from heat, add 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract. Spread dark chocolate over the top of the hardened white chocolate.
  • STEP THREE: Top with crushed peppermint, pressing into warm chocolate. Return the cookie sheet to the freezer until hardened.
  • STEP FOUR: While the bark is cold from the freezer, press the tip of a knife into the center to break it into pieces. Continue the process until you have the sizes of bark you desire.  Store in an airtight container. I prefer to keep mine in the fridge or the freezer.

    Making Peppermint Bark in the Microwave 

    If you prefer, then you can also use a microwave oven to melt your white and dark chocolates. Use a lower heat setting. White chocolate has a slightly lower melting point than dark chocolate, especially if you use premium quality white chocolate. Just keep an eye on it because it melts quickly and you don’t want it to burn in the microwave. 

    The easy and safe way to do both the white and dark chocolate melts in a microwave? Just do 30-second bursts, then take out and stir it. When it is melted enough to pour then you are all set!

 
white and dark chocolate peppermint bark

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white and dark chocolate peppermint bark broken into pieces

How do you cut peppermint bark?

I actually just like to break my chocolate peppermint bark into random pieces. I think it is a heck of a lot easier than trying to cut through that topping of a crushed candy cane! Besides, the random sizes and shapes make it easy to serve or to gift in mason jars or candy boxes. 

And, just breaking it up into big chunks is fun. Making peppermint bark candy should always be about the fun too, right?

How long does white and dark chocolate bark keep?

Properly stored, peppermint bark keeps for even up to a few months. However, be careful if you plan to store it with anything that isn’t also peppermint-infused. The peppermint flavors will permeate anything and everything. So, I recommend storing an airtight lidded container. 

peppermint bark in a bowl

Does peppermint bark need to be refrigerated?

You can get away with not refrigerating chocolate peppermint bark; however, I do recommend keeping it in the fridge or even the freezer if you want to keep it for a few months. White chocolate doesn’t keep as well as dark chocolate, so keep that in mind. Just like butter though, if you keep white and dark chocolate peppermint bark in the fridge it keeps for weeks to months when properly stored.

Peppermint Dipped Chocolate Chip Cookies on cooling rack

Leftover Candy Canes? Try these Recipes!

Sometimes Christmastime leaves us with a bunch of leftover candy canes. Never fear! They keep well, so put them in a ziplock bag in the pantry and try one of these recipes in the future!

 

graham cracker toffee brittle on white cloth

More Bark Recipes To Love

Bark recipes come together quickly and always look so pretty on our holiday trays! Here are some more bark recipes to try:

white and dark chocolate peppermint bark

Let’s make some peppermint bark!  M. logo An Affair from the Heart

 
serving bowl of peppermint bark
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Print Recipe

White and Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

White and Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark is perfect for sharing with friends and family as gifts and makes an elegant addition to your holiday trays!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Additional Time30 minutes
Total Time42 minutes
Course: Candy
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bark recipes, candy canes, dark chocolate, holiday candy recipes, peppermint candy. peppermint extract, semi-sweet chocolate, White and Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark, white chocolate
Servings: 1 sheet pan
Calories: 80kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
  • 8 ounces premiere white chocolate
  • 10 candy canes crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract divided

Instructions

  • melt the white chocolate, stirring until smooth. Remove it from heat and add 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract.
  • Spread white chocolate onto a cookie sheet lined with waxed or parchment paper. Place in the freezer for about 10 minutes, or until hardened.
  • In a saucepan over low heat melt the dark chocolate, remove from heat, add 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract.
  • Spread over the top of the cooled white chocolate.
  • Top with crushed peppermint, pressing into warm chocolate.
  • Return to freezer until hardened.
  • Press the tip of a sharp knife into the cooled peppermint bark to break into pieces. Repeat until the bark is the size you desire.
  • Store in an airtight container. Freezes well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 8mg | Sugar: 10g

I first published this recipe on November 26, 2012. It has been updated to improve user experience and re-shared on December 17, 2021.

Side view of peppermint bark on a red plate with candy canes and text "dark and white chocolate peppermint bark"

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18 Comments

  1. I always search the stores for this every year. This year I decided that I wanted to make it myself so started looking for a recipe to get ahead of the game. I’m so happy to have found this, now I can make it whenever I want.

  2. Very Festive with the addition of peppermint! Sure hope your holiday is wonderful and that storm didn’t do damage was thinking of you! Thanks for posting this and Merry Christmas

  3. I love the idea of dark and white chocolate layers, a perfect combination with the peppermint. Looking forward to trying this Christmas week, thanks for sharing.

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