Christmas Peppermint Bark 
 

Here’s another quick and easy Christmas recipe which is elegant on a pretty dish or in a clear jar.  Our kids like to help make this and we often put this in jars and give as gifts. 

You will need: 

• 1 pound of white almond bark
• 2 packages peppermint sticks – crushed (or use 2 12” peppermint sticks) 

I’ve tried crushing the peppermint a couple of different ways.  You may be able to locate crushed peppermint candy in a specialty store.  I prefer to get the large 12” sticks which are about an inch thick. I wrap one in a cheese cloth and hammer away until the candy is crushed – then repeat with the other candy stick.  This time, I used 2 packages of small peppermint sticks.  Surprisingly, it was a bit harder to crush. I’ve also crushed the peppermint sticks in my food processor.  The 12” ones must be broken into smaller pieces before they will fit into my food processor. But they were easier to crush in the food processor than the small sticks. I don’t really know why – perhaps the bigger peppermint sticks are more brittle?? 

Melt almond bark in a large microwave safe dish a minute at a time. Stir after each minute.  Continue microwaving bark until it is melted and smooth, but be careful not to over cook. 

Add the crushed peppermint to the melted almond bark and stir until well blended.  Pour mixture onto wax paper and spread into a thin rectangle.  Let cool until hardened.  I use my Pampered Chef cutter with the serrated edges to cut the peppermint bark into 2×2 inch squares.  Serve or package as a gift.  Store in an airtight container.