Friday, December 3, 2010

Peppermint Bark...


Another great holiday recipe for you today this one may sound a little hard
-but-
it is actually quite easy - just take your time - be patient
-&-
you will have a delicious treat everyone will love!?!

12 oz chocolate chips (ghiradelli is really good)
1 lb white chocolate chips
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1/2 c peppermint candy, crushed

Directions:
1
Preheat over to 250 degrees.
Line a 9 x 13 pan with foil, let it hang over the sides.
Spray foil with cooking spray.
2
Pour chocolate chips in an even layer on foil.
Place in over 5 minutes.
Remove and smooth with spatula.
Place in refrigerator until firm (about 20 min.).
3
Melt white chocolate chips in a double boiler.
Stir in extract.
Let cool a bit.
Pour over chocolate layer.
Work quickly to spread.
Sprinkle with crushed candy.
Gently press candy into chocolate.
Chill until firm.
4
Lift foil, shake off excess candy.
Cut into 2 inch wide strips.
Chill in covered container.

Few hints when making this:
-Don't make layers too thin
-Take out of refrigerator a few minutes prior to adding white layer to insure bonding.
-Works best with good quality chocolate.
-Look for a white chocolate that contain cocoa butter.

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