Vegan All Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark
This 3 ingredient dark chocolate peppermint bark is one of my favorite festive treats because it’s not too sweet and comes together in about 10 minutes of hands on time because there are no layers. It’s a nostalgic, comforting treat that’s easy to make with the kids, or whip up for last minute hosting or gifting.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate, see post for tips on my favourite brands
- ½ cup crushed candy canes about 5-6 regular sized candy canes
- ½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
Instructions
- Crush the candy canes: place them in a sturdy zipper bag, seal and then bash the canes with a rolling pin until desired size. A finer crush means less to crunch through...but maybe you like it crunchier!
- Melt the chocolate...here's how to do it without a microwave: add 2 inches of water to a small pot. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Fit with a heatproof bowl, add chocolate chips and turn heat down to medium low. Stir often, until chocolate is fully melted, then stir in peppermint extract.
- Alternately, if you have a microwave, you can use that to melt the chocolate! Put your chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and heat them in 15-20 second increments, stirring well in between to ensure you don’t scorch the chocolate. Once fully melted, stir in peppermint.
- Prep a rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Pour over the melted chocolate and spread to your desired thickness (I like mine thinner!). Then pop into the freezer or fridge to set for 20 minutes.
- Once set, break into pieces and transfer to a resealable container and store in fridge until ready to serve or gift. Will last for at least 2-3 weeks in the fridge but the candy canes will get less crunchy and more chewy as they sit.