Our Best Peppermint Bark Recipes

Updated December 07, 2016

Christmas goodies don't get much easier than melting chocolate, spreading it out, and adding your favorite toppings. You really can't beat classic peppermint bark during the holiday season. It's simple to make, requires just a few ingredients, and is highly addictive--don't say we didn't warn you! For homemade holiday gifts, wrap the candy up in bags and tie with festive ribbon.

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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark Recipe

What could be easier than melted chocolate loaded up with your favorite additions? Not much. We added one important step here, though: tempering the chocolate so the bark stays shiny and snappy.

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Peppermint-Pretzel Bark

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Peppermint-Pretzel Bark Recipe

Make even larger quantities for gifting this easy microwave treat by skipping the jelly-roll pan and covering your counter with parchment. It'll take longer to harden at room temperature, but you can make large batches without pans or the refrigerator.

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Milk Chocolate-Peppermint Bark

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Milk Chocolate-Peppermint Bark Recipe

Your neighbors will be begging for this unique take on peppermint bark that's loaded with creamy milk chocolate, sweet peppermint, salty pretzels, and a hint of mint. Feel free to use candy canes if you don't have the soft mint balls.

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Chocolate-Peppermint Bark

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Chocolate-Peppermint Bark Recipe

Make this easy holiday candy recipe using baking chocolate, white chocolate, and chopped peppermint candies. Wrap the candy up in bags and festive ribbon for homemade holiday gifts.

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Nutella Bark

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Nutella Bark Recipe

Addictive chocolate-hazelnut spread stars in our two-tone version of chocolate bark.

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Peppermint-Coated Pretzels

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Peppermint-Coated Pretzels Recipe

This addictive chocolaty pretzel treat is made even easier in your slow cooker.

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White Chocolate-Peppermint Jumbles

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White Chocolate-Peppermint Jumbles Recipe

Salty pretzel nuggets are coated in white chocolate and combined with peppermints for an irresistible confection.

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Peppermint Bark

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Peppermint Bark Recipe

This classic peppermint bark candy makes a great homemade gift for the holidays.

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Peppermint Bark Trees

Peppermint Bark Trees Recipe

Tree-shaped silicone ice cube molds are the secret to making these rich and festive chocolate trees. You can find them at your local arts and crafts store or order them online.

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