White Chocolate Peppermint Bark Candy

White Chocolate Peppermint Bark Candy

​Ingredients: 
1 20oz Pkg. Almond Bark (Vanilla flavored)
1 Cup Peppermint Candy Canes, crushed or Peppermint Baking Sprinkles
2 tsp Peppermint Extract
*a few drops of red food coloring,  *optional
Parchment Paper/Liner
8x8 Baking Dish

Directions:

Using a double boiler or make one using two pots (rest a smaller pot in a larger one – in the bottom of the larger pot place water to boil but, don’t have the water touch the upper bowl). Place ½ the Almond Bark into top pot and keep an eye on it as it melts, stir frequently. When first ½ is melted, add remaining ½ of Bark to melt. Now add the Peppermint extract, a few drops of red food coloring, optional (until you get the pink-y color you want) stir well. Pour candy mixture into a prepared 8x8 dish that is lined with wax or parchment paper, sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy. Set in fridge at least 45 mins. Until cooled. Score with knife to cut into pieces, carefully break apart – then place back in fridge for a final 10 mins.

Store in an airtight container/tin.
Recipe and Photos by: Diane Baker for Canning and Cooking at Home