Peppermint Almond Bark

This is a simple twist that is extremely easy.  Despite the name, no almond bark is used, rather, white chocolate chips are the best for this recipe.  This is another recipe my family makes around the holidays.

All you need is a bag of white chocolate chips and a bag of peppermint hard candy.

First you need to crush the peppermints, it's best to wrap them in something for this part so the pieces don't go all over the place.  In the pictures they were put into aluminum foil because that's what was on hand.  A plastic zip-lock bag or wax paper could also be used.  Crush them how you will, my family uses to a roller to hit and roll over the candies.  You won't be able to crush every single piece, but that's okay because you don't need to.  Just sort out the larger pieces so they don't dominate the candy.

Next, melt the chocolate chips.  This can be done multiple ways, but it's easiest to use the microwave.  Microwave the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in thirty second increments, stirring between each until the chocolate is smooth.

While the chips are in the microwave, lay out wax paper about the size of a baking sheet.  When the chocolate is smooth, add in the crushed candies.  Stir until they are completely mixed in, then pour the chips onto the wax.  Allow the peppermint candy to set until hard, this usually takes about two to three hours, but can vary.  After it has hardened, break it into pieces, and enjoy!

Hopefully you enjoy this recipe!!