{"id":39958,"date":"2025-01-21T16:46:59","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T16:46:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/baking-category-a-b\/peppermint-bark-crunch-bake-at-350\/"},"modified":"2025-01-21T16:46:59","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T16:46:59","slug":"peppermint-bark-crunch-bake-at-350","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=39958","title":{"rendered":"Peppermint Bark Crunch | Bake at 350\u00b0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-body-8150539798441852234\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi1N0F79izWDfWJqrSiq2zIDv6nEDZJF8FCHS0Tw4NieoQgTN3HhhrX1wWjZ-KMgenX2Sz6387u6gca8YM3ZFA5T6V9TbSwTAaxTDoY-Ad8Ogz7Sajs-l42d7scEsMJhrqr3aPUJNRWVaYNegj_unOT2EIhsLtuOL0rPsHMSmi-jK-R8YMl6Tv0pKFY8BQ\/s1026\/peppermint%20bark%20crunch%20pieces%202.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Peppermint Bark Crunch, pieces in tin\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1026\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi1N0F79izWDfWJqrSiq2zIDv6nEDZJF8FCHS0Tw4NieoQgTN3HhhrX1wWjZ-KMgenX2Sz6387u6gca8YM3ZFA5T6V9TbSwTAaxTDoY-Ad8Ogz7Sajs-l42d7scEsMJhrqr3aPUJNRWVaYNegj_unOT2EIhsLtuOL0rPsHMSmi-jK-R8YMl6Tv0pKFY8BQ\/s16000\/peppermint%20bark%20crunch%20pieces%202.jpg\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n  This is the peppermint bark I&#8217;ve been making for years&#8230;more than a decade?<br \/>\n  It&#8217;s peppermint bark with a little somethin&#8217; somethin&#8217;.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhAmDsgWxwMarPqxb3veyQhOye_wEq5aJgstoiRInPrfjOwgnNQ554rUFWCpAKMTWEelrVXZsEMDeCbrb12Db_0LP5N2Fut4PDRlKURPoGlnh8mlym1b6Lk0-B0Us6Gi_ndhmxTbkDtCftdJCPHRoOK3b_dsMs3MLLenUzzbg03o8lR-IBR0E_3PkeB_jo\/s1052\/peppermint%20bark%20crunch%20edit-4.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"slab of Peppermint Bark Crunch from Bakeat350\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1052\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhAmDsgWxwMarPqxb3veyQhOye_wEq5aJgstoiRInPrfjOwgnNQ554rUFWCpAKMTWEelrVXZsEMDeCbrb12Db_0LP5N2Fut4PDRlKURPoGlnh8mlym1b6Lk0-B0Us6Gi_ndhmxTbkDtCftdJCPHRoOK3b_dsMs3MLLenUzzbg03o8lR-IBR0E_3PkeB_jo\/s16000\/peppermint%20bark%20crunch%20edit-4.jpg\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n  <i>That somethin&#8217; is Rice Krispies cereal<\/i>!!! It adds a lightness and a<br \/>\n  crispy-crunchy bite that sets this peppermint bark apart from all<br \/>\n  others.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p><span><a name=\"more\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhYAO5wX3GibT5wjzepv7jVSCtGlYsVKFEgYV2l1XHsFMBQfg7GATs28nbJvB-N2OLSmjpBCMg1HbT7j4j6z4cBUt0RsUc_a3qXTqWeejj-Q0TyXiUH3ghyeXlooxOSSNJUTOt4Lg583vzNCA50duh_6ib7L04DbuYJjO61aT7wcqh_2dj_l43IQsOK13U\/s851\/peppermint%20bark%20crunch%20pieces-6.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Peppermint Bark Crunch, hand holding one piece\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"851\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhYAO5wX3GibT5wjzepv7jVSCtGlYsVKFEgYV2l1XHsFMBQfg7GATs28nbJvB-N2OLSmjpBCMg1HbT7j4j6z4cBUt0RsUc_a3qXTqWeejj-Q0TyXiUH3ghyeXlooxOSSNJUTOt4Lg583vzNCA50duh_6ib7L04DbuYJjO61aT7wcqh_2dj_l43IQsOK13U\/s16000\/peppermint%20bark%20crunch%20pieces-6.jpg\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n  Although my recipe is the same, I updated the method just a bit so they&#8217;re<br \/>\n  faster to make and have the BEST flavor and texture.<br \/>\n  <b>I&#8217;ve experimented with different setting techniques and ways to store it<br \/>\n    over the years. <i>We all agree&#8230;this is the best<\/i>!\u00a0<\/b>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhhP-uQWT42gzfv-uKElYgOcghRyNpG7DVPWaxd878oDNiyyKwVBIj1OF3rP5KK8K48xXXdBdawIjy7a-fhLCDO49rH8T6PHpq3i6egUnRwPys6as-MXv8JSc7z85CYnPhVlvJpnDuLfqNAhBlYnCDRogD0Fl6j46dtGkYPt1Cx2ZEvv1AdlV4InNjdLp4\/s700\/peppermint%20bark%20crunch%20pieces-3.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Peppermint Bark Crunch in holiday tin with red and white parchment paper\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"518\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhhP-uQWT42gzfv-uKElYgOcghRyNpG7DVPWaxd878oDNiyyKwVBIj1OF3rP5KK8K48xXXdBdawIjy7a-fhLCDO49rH8T6PHpq3i6egUnRwPys6as-MXv8JSc7z85CYnPhVlvJpnDuLfqNAhBlYnCDRogD0Fl6j46dtGkYPt1Cx2ZEvv1AdlV4InNjdLp4\/s16000\/peppermint%20bark%20crunch%20pieces-3.jpg\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">How quickly can you make peppermint bark?<\/h3>\n<p>\n  Let&#8217;s put it this way, I made this batch before<br \/>\n  <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakeat350.net\/search\/label\/breakfast\" target=\"_blank\">breakfast<br \/>\n    <\/a><\/b>and before hopping in the shower this morning. FAST. The part that takes the<br \/>\n  most time is waiting for the chocolate to set up.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <b>Hint:<\/b> Make peppermint bark at night or first thing in the<br \/>\n  morning.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgBwTmHH-_Kg4F2WWAm9LbBK4b2FC-LqYHUluzUic3_fuaJdOELwQA-Vz5N5ODRuyUD7jRRiE-qBD-eaFy_RgZ6WZZU7twSN3iOoN_aLeuyodgFLMX614jzdS2sLG6ycQcHj4b7TF4B0-vDusgtWufm8uIA7y3nQGhCLnq44SrnoJ9NbeQRIhQGOQHue2E\/s763\/peppermint%20bark%20crunch.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Peppermint Bark Crunch ingredients\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"763\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgBwTmHH-_Kg4F2WWAm9LbBK4b2FC-LqYHUluzUic3_fuaJdOELwQA-Vz5N5ODRuyUD7jRRiE-qBD-eaFy_RgZ6WZZU7twSN3iOoN_aLeuyodgFLMX614jzdS2sLG6ycQcHj4b7TF4B0-vDusgtWufm8uIA7y3nQGhCLnq44SrnoJ9NbeQRIhQGOQHue2E\/s16000\/peppermint%20bark%20crunch.jpg\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgtzaCH0pjzQnjB3v8oBZErMG1IySsQy8R5YHohcSqE4EkwIKjvRc0qyBwgDj7ILOSqTLkQAJyaGuMyq8zUxAWD2SXMFDUTCoHSpt2Nq25_ps9tGRjFi3N0oBeJnhgO8CAyKUQvfLBt4SsI55td8tTivvj1mhJDnOsFuNJ10erAJgLyzsdUA_GOkfd0ITU\/s700\/peppermint%20bark%20crunch-2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"rice krispies, HEB store brand, in measuring cup\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"466\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgtzaCH0pjzQnjB3v8oBZErMG1IySsQy8R5YHohcSqE4EkwIKjvRc0qyBwgDj7ILOSqTLkQAJyaGuMyq8zUxAWD2SXMFDUTCoHSpt2Nq25_ps9tGRjFi3N0oBeJnhgO8CAyKUQvfLBt4SsI55td8tTivvj1mhJDnOsFuNJ10erAJgLyzsdUA_GOkfd0ITU\/s16000\/peppermint%20bark%20crunch-2.jpg\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n  There are only four ingredients: white chocolate chips, semisweet or<br \/>\n  bittersweet chips, candy canes (or peppermints), and rice cereal.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgkRLGvo-_-vIUnjbUooeBCIImWFfMZwMjQTQuuZ0R0aENGGO-7xCaOhHLpGTF6kzaNyW2NwvvoRSmhte-dKTJmYaTbUdEjrca3g8TJNLsaPiraw1bImxb2vj9l3hPK9ayS7W7F-NthsxDQhzm8IjXN_aWqMjo_rRmfkM0PW7DPLEsWJnypB9m9uDeBHjg\/s1052\/peppermint%20bark%20crunch%20edit-2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"slab of Peppermint Bark Crunch, overhead view\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1052\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgkRLGvo-_-vIUnjbUooeBCIImWFfMZwMjQTQuuZ0R0aENGGO-7xCaOhHLpGTF6kzaNyW2NwvvoRSmhte-dKTJmYaTbUdEjrca3g8TJNLsaPiraw1bImxb2vj9l3hPK9ayS7W7F-NthsxDQhzm8IjXN_aWqMjo_rRmfkM0PW7DPLEsWJnypB9m9uDeBHjg\/s16000\/peppermint%20bark%20crunch%20edit-2.jpg\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">\n  Tips for making the best-tasting peppermint bark:<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>\n    don&#8217;t let the layers fully set before adding the next &#8211; this helps keep the<br \/>\n    layers from separating when breaking into pieces\n  <\/li>\n<li>\n    let set at cool room temperature for a couple of hours &#8211; the chocolate will<br \/>\n    stay shiny\n  <\/li>\n<li>store at room temperature in a tin or big ziploc bag<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakeat350.net\/p\/var-pfheaderimgurl-var-pfheadertagline_85.html\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"50\" data-original-width=\"200\" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh0ja5dekUwA3XvUmjZlEmMHchpbTcitUgj4787AwydsznD14uy2oTCyBULVX1VoKMmrvXEzTYpcMlRJfgpfTjRLnCLV0JgWAwcFrY78ymTwKPuwKenW7_1PLLcLzX2vWOAfMix61XhFkO7MiOGH25Vnt73F6hSFU2JahlevNh_iTft3C3VS3AZr7bM4us\/s1600\/print%20recipe%201-21.jpg\" width=\"200\"\/><\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<p>YIELD: one tray<\/p>\n<p>PREP TIME: 10 minutes<\/p>\n<p>INACTIVE TIME: 2 hours<\/p>\n<p>candy canes or starlight mints<\/p>\n<div>\n    2 (10 to 12-ounce) packages white chocolate chips, such as<br \/>\n    <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guittard.com\/our-chocolate\/detail\/choc-au-lait-baking-chips\" target=\"_blank\">Guittard<\/a><\/b>\n  <\/div>\n<div>\n    2 (10 to 12-ounce) packages semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips, such<br \/>\n    as<br \/>\n    <b><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4j2WfH1\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Ghirardelli<\/a><\/b>\n  <\/div>\n<p>2 cups rice cereal, such as Rice Krispies<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhp-ZIImDByyL8HOZQOb4tI7uICvVzMY28Xp9L43pAEso13sbn3rkkb1HB-mwobxrA__1AYhjvoCbCTltT2E9bioYZmHDcyNGx9mW8sp3S8kPmf2mTl018ZIzRQkAQmLMjFtceQlJPP462oahYzPc1_Y45PH3BdQd39MOfufIs_tvDfGchwcN8XUeJ-Bvo\/s763\/peppermint%20bark%20crunch-4.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"crushed candy canes and peppermint bark with sieve\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"763\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhp-ZIImDByyL8HOZQOb4tI7uICvVzMY28Xp9L43pAEso13sbn3rkkb1HB-mwobxrA__1AYhjvoCbCTltT2E9bioYZmHDcyNGx9mW8sp3S8kPmf2mTl018ZIzRQkAQmLMjFtceQlJPP462oahYzPc1_Y45PH3BdQd39MOfufIs_tvDfGchwcN8XUeJ-Bvo\/s16000\/peppermint%20bark%20crunch-4.jpg\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n  Unwrap candy canes or mints; place in a gallon storage bag. Use a hammer or<br \/>\n  heavy rolling pin to crush. (Don&#8217;t do this on your good countertops!) Pour<br \/>\n  into a wire mesh sieve to separate the peppermint dust from the peppermint<br \/>\n  pieces. Set both aside.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Melt white chocolate chips on low<br \/>\n  heat in the microwave. If your microwave doesn&#8217;t have a chocolate melting<br \/>\n  setting, heat on 50% power in 30-second increments, stirring between each. Do<br \/>\n  not overheat.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiiO0PLDGutCDpLXNavLKhxAQrSyO5FWpWbtxVD8yI-Mzu7CTZ_d_h2j2p9nCybL6eFC4JGbcWKqtvlkK23yPztPKecV9OizWuzlG1SXIh6O7RJ-fZTalsjWKU1jC272qty6pINeLG6CRFhFMRO7tJAYjVJP4taZK8LH-ZjudFSBHiNTGmTnCwFPUtagsA\/s700\/peppermint%20bark%20crunch-5.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"melted white chocolate with peppermint dust\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"522\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiiO0PLDGutCDpLXNavLKhxAQrSyO5FWpWbtxVD8yI-Mzu7CTZ_d_h2j2p9nCybL6eFC4JGbcWKqtvlkK23yPztPKecV9OizWuzlG1SXIh6O7RJ-fZTalsjWKU1jC272qty6pINeLG6CRFhFMRO7tJAYjVJP4taZK8LH-ZjudFSBHiNTGmTnCwFPUtagsA\/s16000\/peppermint%20bark%20crunch-5.jpg\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n  Once melted, stir in 2 teaspoons of the peppermint DUST. Spoon a bit of the<br \/>\n  white chocolate into a separate small bowl (about 1\/4 cup); set aside.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhz8h6La8WQXOWO-9q8dlP0udGPwuNqWLDNWC6mAxI2-CeFH84W__WorRVztk2eSlepeBgEw9tnRSnB02Q2-6kKWgU5F6ZN5ji1Qp3UvdCAZ9s3KBAglv19vhyphenhyphenDoWE6OLN80aGYOm2T6lojicqyvS_GPxx67FcNRa4_uhA4i3Xi3nlFiLr3MNDTYBIyP9E\/s700\/peppermint%20bark%20crunch-6.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"melted white chocolate with rice Krispie's cereal\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"548\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhz8h6La8WQXOWO-9q8dlP0udGPwuNqWLDNWC6mAxI2-CeFH84W__WorRVztk2eSlepeBgEw9tnRSnB02Q2-6kKWgU5F6ZN5ji1Qp3UvdCAZ9s3KBAglv19vhyphenhyphenDoWE6OLN80aGYOm2T6lojicqyvS_GPxx67FcNRa4_uhA4i3Xi3nlFiLr3MNDTYBIyP9E\/s16000\/peppermint%20bark%20crunch-6.jpg\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>Stir the rice cereal into the remaining white chocolate.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhYuuuMaVe621DAbwcmFKm1uq0ecao__ZlXqthzK9OsB1vhPFx6gJSLI2ROAqvXW1LKyacnm1WH3bIs-JYeNAduIJrNHSbuKhROdHSq_Cz0_FybWKELNCnViQATko-wrTIq5mvUMYPiPt35PLxqGZsfXioU8BKAsN2slM4LaioDdiRdyaozQtDHV-1uCFQ\/s1052\/peppermint%20bark%20crunch-8.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"white chocolate crispy layer peppermint bark\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1052\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhYuuuMaVe621DAbwcmFKm1uq0ecao__ZlXqthzK9OsB1vhPFx6gJSLI2ROAqvXW1LKyacnm1WH3bIs-JYeNAduIJrNHSbuKhROdHSq_Cz0_FybWKELNCnViQATko-wrTIq5mvUMYPiPt35PLxqGZsfXioU8BKAsN2slM4LaioDdiRdyaozQtDHV-1uCFQ\/s16000\/peppermint%20bark%20crunch-8.jpg\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n  Pour the white chocolate\/cereal mixture onto the prepared sheet. Use an<br \/>\n  <b><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3BHMKfh\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">offset spatula<\/a><\/b><br \/>\n  to smooth. It won&#8217;t reach the edges of the parchment paper but will cover most<br \/>\n  of it.\u00a0\n<\/div>\n<p>\n  Wash the bowl, <b>dry completely<\/b>, and melt the bittersweet chocolate<br \/>\n  chips. Pour onto the white chocolate, gently spreading with the offset<br \/>\n  spatula.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiXuEucOerqMceIi0v2sBYpFixNVt0lOpT0v6uwsTWoZEPuz3b4o2z8xsX5r52PWpBqqThXRLTE6Jm_bou2x297snfWkKzCQq0mGz_aZISlcYqqr44rCMhd8uyMHW5qnyt3Ln8IB_6sQgDzzhxdv24XSw9GM9qY3-IKMTLER4FNRCVOx9yXpekMp82lG2I\/s1052\/peppermint%20bark%20crunch-10.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Peppermint Bark Crunch, final layer\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1052\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiXuEucOerqMceIi0v2sBYpFixNVt0lOpT0v6uwsTWoZEPuz3b4o2z8xsX5r52PWpBqqThXRLTE6Jm_bou2x297snfWkKzCQq0mGz_aZISlcYqqr44rCMhd8uyMHW5qnyt3Ln8IB_6sQgDzzhxdv24XSw9GM9qY3-IKMTLER4FNRCVOx9yXpekMp82lG2I\/s16000\/peppermint%20bark%20crunch-10.jpg\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n  Dollop the reserved white chocolate onto the bittersweet chocolate. Gently<br \/>\n  swirl it with the tip of a table knife. (Don&#8217;t worry about it looking<br \/>\n  pretty\u2014it&#8217;ll be covered with peppermint and broken into pieces.)\n<\/p>\n<p>Scatter the larger candy cane\/peppermint pieces on top.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEixctVoRAdDBqdxox6e1pISkKWF9Uun1ijdk-SHT3vPC2H9JmP6CkqwRLOZgFsGF5E5RVeJ3UdEHYuMC5EKXwDTN_JlVSdE9cVNIaZ7PKI_t29esLThtydpakpC0H7pegwL80W_YU1y7YnFE7-zfj6rXrjUH3Cg132HO0IVKzSn6_xJ3w6NiBEWVytckpk\/s1036\/peppermint%20bark%20crunch%20edit-3.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Peppermint Bark Crunch\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1036\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEixctVoRAdDBqdxox6e1pISkKWF9Uun1ijdk-SHT3vPC2H9JmP6CkqwRLOZgFsGF5E5RVeJ3UdEHYuMC5EKXwDTN_JlVSdE9cVNIaZ7PKI_t29esLThtydpakpC0H7pegwL80W_YU1y7YnFE7-zfj6rXrjUH3Cg132HO0IVKzSn6_xJ3w6NiBEWVytckpk\/s16000\/peppermint%20bark%20crunch%20edit-3.jpg\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n  Let the peppermint bark set at cool room temperature for 2-3 hours. Once set,<br \/>\n  break it into pieces. Wear food-prep gloves to avoid fingerprints on the<br \/>\n  chocolate (or place baggies over your hands).\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>Store in a tin or ziptop bag at room temperature.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjhoVMaAwY7qmaFwJXCY-oeK0tTUjsMBy41P3B-6LBx6dsfaYPhvMS0efcdyeKZcD4XQe8dw29eo3T3qnd51Au-i0I9btD-l8uceZsERTgdaay3VK14w5xiDvm3QxalbiblcbEwfOSqQTfkvA4xzU2urdvL7SdMy-_bFq_b9aLNt-1q23DOh_5UwjotQQU\/s700\/peppermint%20bark%20crunch%20pieces-4.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Peppermint Bark Crunch, in Christmas tin with hand holding one piece\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"466\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjhoVMaAwY7qmaFwJXCY-oeK0tTUjsMBy41P3B-6LBx6dsfaYPhvMS0efcdyeKZcD4XQe8dw29eo3T3qnd51Au-i0I9btD-l8uceZsERTgdaay3VK14w5xiDvm3QxalbiblcbEwfOSqQTfkvA4xzU2urdvL7SdMy-_bFq_b9aLNt-1q23DOh_5UwjotQQU\/s16000\/peppermint%20bark%20crunch%20pieces-4.jpg\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n  This is that one last-minute, crowd-pleaser recipe you&#8217;ll want to make this<br \/>\n  holiday! 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