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Peppermint Bark Brittle

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on December 8, 2025
5 from 12 votes
A cross between a classic peppermint bark and a crisp, crunch brittle, this fabulous Peppermint Bark Brittle is addictingly delicious and perfect for gifting!
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A cross between a classic peppermint bark and a crisp, crunchy brittle, this fabulous Peppermint Bark Brittle is addictingly delicious, easy to make and perfect for gifting!

What is Peppermint Bark Brittle? It may look and sound a little fancy but it's a super easy, super delicious confection that's almost impossible to stop eating. The base is made with melted chocolate that's combined with crisp chocolate cookie crumbs and bits of crunchy peppermint candy cane. It's topped with a drizzle of white chocolate and then more of the festive red and white peppermint.

Vertical photo of a batch of Peppermint Bark Brittle on a white pedestal platter surrounded by candy canes.

Similar, but uniquely different

The result? A uniquely different treat than the beloved, super popular peppermint bark, but equally delicious. I actually enjoy this Peppermint Bark Brittle more than peppermint bark because it's not as dense and hard to bite into. Unless peppermint bark is made super thin (a little tricky), two layers of pure chocolate can be difficult on the teeth. This brittle on the other hand has the same flavor profile, but the cookie and peppermint bits keep the chocolate tender, crispy and melt-in-your-mouth delicious!

Horizontal closeup photo of a stack of Peppermint Bark Brittle with candy canes in the background.

How to make this festive treat

The hands-on time for this recipe is less than 30 minutes, although it does need to chill before it's ready to enjoy or give away. This is how it works: line a sheet pan with foil and spray it with cooking spray. Crush some candy canes (or buy them already crushed) and some chocolate wafer cookies in zippered bags. I just put each of them in their own zippered bag and use the back of a soup spoon to crush everything into small bits. Not too fine as you want a bit of texture.

Next, a bowlful of chocolate chips is given several stints in the microwave with a good stir in between each session. Once the chocolate chips are melty and smooth, add the cookie and peppermint bits, give the mixture a good stir and pour it into the prepared pan. Smooth it out and you're ready to garnish with a drizzle of melted white chocolate and more crushed candy cane. That's it!

Vertical photo of a batch of Peppermint Bark Brittle on a white pedestal plate decorated with red and white checkered ribbon.

What kind of chocolate should I use for this Peppermint Bark Brittle?

You'll need both dark chocolate and a small amount of white chocolate for this recipe. For the dark chocolate, I tried different types and combinations from bittersweet (60% cacao) down to milk chocolate. Our favorite is a combination of half semi-sweet and half milk chocolate.

Since there are just a few ingredients in this Peppermint Bark Brittle, use good quality chocolate. You can use either bars of chocolate for this recipe or chocolate chips. I use Ghirardelli brand chocolate chips in both the semisweet and the milk chocolate varieties. They melt nicely and are easy to measure without needing a scale.

White chocolate, on the other hand, is a little trickier to melt and tends to seize and/or burn much more easily than dark chocolate. While you can use white chocolate chips or white chocolate from a bar for this recipe, I found that white chocolate melting wafers make the job much easier. I really like Ghirardelli White Melting Wafers.

If you decide to use white chocolate chips, be sure to melt them on a lower power (50%) and stir frequently. If you don't have a microwave with a turntable (I don't), you'll need to rotate the bowl or glass several times during the melting process.

Vertical closeup photo of a batch of Peppermint Bark Brittle on a white pedestal plate with candy canes in the foreground.

The perfect gift!

This Peppermint Bark Brittle makes a wonderful gift. It's pretty, packs well and the flavor combination is universally popular.

Vertical photo of Peppermint Bark Brittle in decorative white boxes with custom gifting labels attached.

We've created a free printable label for gifting. If you'd like to use these festive labels, just leave us a comment in the comment section below this post. We'll email a PDF for the labels as well as instructions on how to use them and links for the boxes and ribbons shown in the pictures.

Put chocolate chips, chocolate wafer cookies and candy canes on your shopping list then whip up a batch or two of this DELICIOUS Peppermint Bark Brittle. You'll be all set for holiday gifting and all of the friends, neighbors, hairdressers, teachers, etc. on your list will be thrilled!

Closeup horizontal photo of a batch of Peppermint Bark Brittle on a white pedestal plate decorated with red and white checkered ribbon around the edge of the plate.

Cafe Tips for making this Peppermint Bark Brittle

  • Although there's no baking in this recipe, I like to preheat the oven to 250˚F to keep my foil-lined sheet pan nice and warm while I'm preparing the brittle. The warm pan makes it easy to spread the melted chocolate evenly over the pan.
  • This recipe calls for chocolate wafers. What are chocolate wafers? They're thin chocolate cookies that are often used for baking. At my local grocery they're not stocked in the cookie aisle but rather on the shelves with pre-made graham cracker and Oreo crusts. There are several brands of chocolate wafers available, the most popular here in the U.S. being Nabisco's Famous Chocolate Wafers and Dewey's Chocolate Wafers. You may find other brands of chocolate wafer cookies but if all else fails, just purchase chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreos) and scrape off the white filling.
  • Don't crush the cookies too fine. You want some texture for a nice crunch.
  • This Peppermint Bark Brittle also calls for crushed candy canes. Candy canes are generally wrapped tight in a clear covering to keep them fresh. What's the best way to remove the wrapper? Just cut a small slit on the bottom end of the wrapper. You can then easily pull up and remove the wrapper.
  • Look for candy canes with a bright red color for a pretty presentation. I like Brach's candy canes.
  • To crush candy canes, I put them in a gallon-size zippered bag and use the bottom of a soup spoon to smash them. This is optional, but I like to put the crushed candy cane in a small sieve with a bowl underneath to separate the finer crushed bits from the bigger pieces. I reserve some of the larger, pretty pieces for the top of the brittle.
  • If you don't have a microwave to melt the chocolate, this can also be done on the stovetop with a double boiler setup. Just place a heat-proof bowl over a pan of simmering water.
  • This Peppermint Bark Brittle keeps well at room temperature for 5-7 days but can also be refrigerated or frozen for longer storage.

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Peppermint Bark Brittle

Chris Scheuer
A cross between a classic peppermint bark and a crisp, crunch brittle, this fabulous Peppermint Bark Brittle is addictingly delicious and perfect for gifting!
5 from 12 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24 3-inch pieces
Calories 131
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 8 ounces good-quality semisweet chocolate chips
  • 8 ounces good quality milk chocolate chips
  • 5-6 ounces individually wrapped candy canes, (You want 1 cup of crushed candy cane bits)
  • 3½ ounces chocolate wafer cookies, such as Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers, (You want 1 cup of lightly crushed crumbs.)
  • 2 ounces good-quality white chocolate, from a bar, chips, melting wafers or bark

Instructions
 

For the prep:

  1. Preheat the oven to 250˚F. Line a half sheet pan with foil and place it in the oven while preparing the rest of the recipe.

For the brittle:

  1. Unwrap the candy canes and place them in a gallon-size zip lock bag. Whack them with the back of a table or soup spoon until they’re all in small bits. Don’t crush too fine, you want a bit of texture.
  2. Optional - place the crushed candy canes in a sieve (not a fine mesh strainer) set over a bowl. Shake the sieve a little to separate the larger pieces from the finely crushed candy cane. Reserve ¼ cup of the larger pieces for the top of the brittle. Set aside
  3. Place the chocolate wafer cookies in a gallon size zip-lock bag (you can use the same bag) and crush them by whacking with the back of a table or soup spoon. Again, don’t crush too fine. Leave a bit of texture. Set aside.
  4. Place semisweet and milk chocolate chips in a medium-size, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high power for one minute. Stir to redistribute the microwave again for 30 seconds and stir. Repeat one or two more times until the chips look shiny then remove them from the microwave and stir until smooth and the chips are completely melted. Add the cookie crumbs and ¾ cup of the crushed candy canes to the bowl with the melted chocolate. Stir well to combine.
  5. Remove the prepared sheet pan from the oven. Spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Pour the melted chocolate mixture onto the sheet pan and spread to an even layer to the edges of the pan with an offset knife.
  6. Place the white chocolate wafers, bark or melting chips in a small microwave-safe bowl or cup. Microwave on 50% power for 30 seconds. Remove and stir to redistribute. Return to the microwave and heat again for 15-second intervals stirring well in between each microwave stint until the chips look shiny. Then stir until melted and smooth.
  7. Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the chocolate mixture on the sheet pan then sprinkle with the reserved crushed candy cane. Chill in the refrigerator until set, about 45-60 minutes. completely before breaking into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.
To prepare chocolate on the stovetop, place it in a medium metal bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water and stir frequently until melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 33mgPotassium: 69mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
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265 Comments

  2. I'd love the labels for the bark, please, and thanks!
    FYI - the link for the almond bark comes back as "Sorry, we can't find that page" 😕

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  3. I made this Peppermint Bark Brittle with my granddaughter last year and it was delicious. I’d like to gift it this year. Could you please send me the label pdf and links to boxes and ribbon you use? Thanks so much.

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  4. This is the best peppermint bark recipe!!!! Love the texture of the cookies and the candy canes. One of our favorite holiday treats and so easy to make.

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  7. Hi Chris,
    Would love the labels. Thank you for ALL of your Christmas gift ideas. You have
    made our gift giving so very special. Merry Christmas and Blessing to you in 2025.

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  9. Hi Bev, you may have overheated it. You can try adding a teaspoon of coconut or other oil to thin it out. White chocolate can be a little tricky. I have discovered recently that the melting chips melt much smoother - sometimes I do a half and half combo of white chocolate and melting chips to avoid problems.

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  13. Please send the pdf for the labels for the peppermint bark brittle. It looks delicious.
    And also what boxes were used. Thank you.

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  14. Chris - this was fabulous! I can’t stop eating it. I hope I have enough left for my company tomorrow night😄. I found pre-crushed peppermints and used chocolate Teddy Grahams for the wafers. Thanks for another easy and tasty recipe. Merry Christmas to you and Scott.

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  20. This recipe looks perfect for my son-in-law...I will be making a batch for his Christmas treat, and would love to dress up the gift a little. Will you please send me the darling labels?

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  21. Chris, would love to make this peppermint candy, however, Nabisco has stopped making their chocolate wafers! This has put a real click in my baking, I used them so much. I have been substituting Oreos. Thoughts for this recipe? Merry Christmas Chris

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    1. Hi JK, I know, that made me sad. They were so good for recipes like this. I have used Oreos (with the center filling scraped out) as a sub with good success. I have also, on occasion, found Oreos with no filling! https://amzn.to/3RKPHRp

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  22. Could you send me a copy of the labels for this delicious treat please and thank you for your kindness in sharing them with your readers.

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  26. The recipe looks wonderful. Can it be stored at room temperature? And if I'm making it as a gift how far in advance can I make it? And please send the lovely labels.
    Thank you and happy holidays!

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    1. Hi Bridget, it keeps well at room temperature for 5-7 days but can also be refrigerated or frozen for longer storage. We are happy to send the labels.

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  28. This Peppermint Bark Brittle looks absolutely delicious! I can't wait to make and gift for the holidays! May I please have the printable labels?

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  29. Please send labels please. I plan to make your jellies as gifts and place in a basket, I will also add this peppermint bark as a special treat.

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  31. Fantastic twist on the classic peppermint bark -this is so much better and very easy to make!! It has become a favorite at our house for Christmas!
    Your recipes are always delicious!

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  38. I can't wait to try this Christmas treat! Please send me the the pdf for the printable labels for the peppermint brittle bark. Thanks!

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  39. I make peppermint bark every year for my mother, she loves it. I'm very excited this year to try your recipe with the chocolate wafers added to the batch. I would love the labels if you could send them please. Thank you

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  47. I would love to have your labels for the peppermint bark please, this will be the third item in my homemade box for Christmas this year. Tuscan Sea Salt and Tomato jam will be the other two. Thanks!!

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  48. This solves my gift giving dilemma! Thank you so much. May I please have the Peppermint Bark Brittle labels, please?

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  49. I’m anxious to make this delicious recipe for my friends and grandchildren! Please send me the printable labels. Thank you and I really enjoy making all your recipes!

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  50. Greetings!

    I love the recipe for the peppermint bark brittle. Please send the PDF for the printable labels. Thank you so much!

    Keep Looking Up!
    Debbie Black
    Deut. 31:8

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  51. Please send me the PDFs for these... They're calling my name( love peppermint and these sound pretty special) !

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  54. Please send me the pdf for the labels. I want to make this as gifts to give away. It sounds wonderful and easy to make. Thank you.

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  57. Chris,
    Your recipes amaze me!! Please send me the pdf for the labels. Thank you, and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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  59. This sounds like such a great treat at Christmas! Thank you for the recipe. I would love to get the labels so I can get ready to share this sweet treat.

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  60. Once again, you have exceeded my expectations and I am so impressed! Please send me the pdf for the labels and information for the boxes. Thank you so much!

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  61. I would love to have your labels please. BTW did you ever get a chance to check out a recipe for Trader Joe's Trail Mix Crackers?

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    1. Hi Lin, we will be happy to send the labels. I did check out the TJ's crackers but haven't had the time to try to replicate them.

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  63. Enjoy your posts remendously:) Planning ahead for decadent treats - and love peppermint bark! Please forward me your label:)

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  65. I love this peppermint bark brittle! May I please have the label for gifts? Thank you!

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  68. I just found your web site. Oh, so many good recipes. I would love to have the labels and resource for boxes. Thanks

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  69. Made my first batch of these last night....yum!

    Can I get the labels for this and the caramel popcorn (which is crazy good! I always said I do not like caramel...)

    Thanks for all of the great recipes!

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  72. Hi Chris,
    I have enjoyed many of your recipes! I would like to make the Peppermint Bark Brittle to give as gifts for my neighbors this Christmas. Could you please send the PDF for the cute labels. Thank you. Merry Christmas!

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  73. quick question before I make them. You mentioned they'll keep longer than 5-7 days if refrigerated-do you know approx how long? I want to make these as a gift but don't want to make them too soon. Thanks in advance-I can't wait to try them

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    1. Hi Brenda, they'll be good for 10-12 days in the refrigerator. You could also freeze them and thaw before gifting.

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  74. Can’t wait to make these. My sister says they are delicious. Would you send me the pdf for labels and the link to your packaging ? Thanks so much.

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  75. You are both awesome! I look forward to all of your new recipes! I have tried many of them and they are amazing! Thank you for all of your hard work and I so appreciate the bible verses that you include! Can you please send me the PDF for the labels for the brittle and the marmalade? Thank you! God bless!

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  76. My daughters and I cannot wait to make this recipe over Christmas break! We would love to have the labels for gifting and to make cute table displays for Christmas celebrations too.

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  77. Hi Chris,
    Happy Holidays, this Peppermint Bark Brittle sounds delectable, would love to receive the PDF labels.
    Thank you for sharing all your wonderful recipes
    Brigitte

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  80. Bi Chris,
    As always I love your recipes... I am making the peppermint bark brittle and would like the pdf for the labels.
    Thank you
    Barb

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  81. I love your recipes! Please forward the Peppermint Bark Brittle pdfs. I can't wait to make this recipe and give as gifts! Thank you!

    Reply

  85. Hi Chris, Recipe sounds wonderful and looks yummy! Can't wait to try the recipe. Please send me the pdf for the labels and the link for boxes and ribbons. Love all your recipes...

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  87. Thank you for sharing such wonderful recipes! Would love the labels to use for gifts. Wishing you and yours a very blessed Christmas!!

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  88. Hi Chris,
    Every one of your recipes makes me look like such a professional. Thank you for all that you share with us. This will be such a pretty item for gifting. Look forward to receiving the tags. Merry Christmas !

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  90. I enjoy your recipes - detailed yet easy to follow. I would like to have the gift labels. They would certainly dress up my Christmas gift plate of goodies to friends and family. Thanks in advance.

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  91. Every one if your gift items sound so good! Imxxx so my decide do please send the pdf file so
    I’m ready to share.

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  93. Every recipe I have tried from y’all has been absolutely delicious! I am looking forward to trying the peppermint bark… Would you please send me the gift tag as well? Thank you!

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  95. I can’t wait try try this recipe. I’ve been looking for the perfect gift for neighbors. Please send a link for the pretty labels to complete my gift. Thanks

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  97. This looks like such a delicious and different take on peppermint bark. I, too would appreciate the label PDF. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

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  98. looks so yummy,will make great gifts for family and friends! Thank you please send me the pdf for the labels

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  99. We will be doing our annual family Christmas baking day next Saturday. Definitely going to give this recipe a try - sounds amazing….and easy! I would like to get the file for the gift label if you would be so kind to send. Thank you so much and merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  100. These look delicious! I am looking forward to trying them. Would you please send me the label? It looks darling.
    Also, what size baking sheet did you use?

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    1. Hi Rachel, I use a regular half sheet pan for this recipe which is 13x18 inches. Sending the labels off to you now.

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  101. would you kindly send me these pretty labels. I can't wait to make this recipe for my holiday gifts. Thank you in advance.

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  103. L-O-O-O-O-V-E THIS RECIPE!!!
    SO CLEVER AND YET SO DELICIOUS

    PLEASE SEND ME THE PDF FOR LABELS - THIS WILL MAKE A GREAT GIFT

    CANNOT WAIT FOR YOUR NEXT CHRISTMAS RECIPE!!

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  104. Cannot wait to make this for Christmas gifts! Please send me the label pdf for ultimately pretty packages!

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  105. This Peppermint Bark Brittle looks wonderful. I would be most grateful if you could please send me the PDF Label File.

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  108. Love every recipe of your I’ve tried! Please send me this PDF label. Looking forward to sharing this with friends this Christmas!

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  110. Every one of your recipes is a hit at our house! Thank you so much for not only your recipes, but your inspirational words as well. Please send the PDF and Merry Christmas! 🎄

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    1. Thanks so much Maria! I'm so happy you've enjoy the recipes but it really makes me smile that you've appreciate the Scriptures 💕 Sending the labels now.

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  112. Chris, I look forward to making and gifting this! It’s been several years since I have made any bark and I love your addition of chocolate wafers. I would love the label pdf!
    Many thanks,
    Millie

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  113. This brittle looks and sounds amazing.
    I plan on making some for gift giving
    and my own goodie plate.

    Please send me the PDF file for
    the brittle.

    I have quite a collection of your labels
    from jam to pepper jelly, shortbread etc.

    Thank you for your wonderful recipes,
    I make a lot of them and they are all
    amazing.

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  115. Would love to make this as a Christmas gift. I'd appreciate receiving the label for this Peppermint Bark Brittle.

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  116. This Peppermint Bark Brittle looks delicious. Please send me the PDF label. Thank you for all the wonderful recipes.

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    1. This is definitely not a hard brittle. It's actually perfect to me. It breaks easily into pieces but keeps its shape. When you bite into it's firm but not hard at all, more like a Hersey bar with crisp bits of cookie and candy cane.

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  120. LOVE your recipes!!!!
    Would love to try this and if you could send me the PDF for the recipe tags that would be fantastic!!!

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  121. The great recipes just keep on coming. How do you not weigh a thousand pounds? Can't wait to try this one. Please send labels. Thank you so much for all you do.

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    1. Haha! I do weigh a little more than I would like but we do try to swim most mornings and do lots of walking to keep things in balance. We also give a lot away!

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  124. Wow, this is the perfect addition to my Christmas trays!!
    Please share your PDF for the gift tags. Thanks for sharing your delicious recipes.

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  125. The Peppermint Bark Brittle looks so festive and beautiful! What a beautiful gift this will make! Thank you for all the wonderful, doable recipes. I’m really looking forward to making this.☺️
    Please send the labels.
    Merry Christmas!❤️

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  127. This looks so pretty! I can’t wait to make a batch, or two, for gifts. Please send the pdf. Keep up the awesome work!

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    1. Hi Dlevy, I was going to test this recipe with chocolate teddy grahams but my store didn't have them. I think it should work fine!

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    2. Hi Peggy, we just tried to send you the labels but they were returned. Perhaps you typed a wrong letter for your email. If you let us know your correct email we'll be happy to send them again.

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  135. Dear Chris,

    Mmmmm! Can’t wait to try this version of peppermint bark brittle! Please send the labels for gift giving - they are perfectly designed.

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  136. Started Christmas cookie and gift giving baking. Please send me the PDF as this will certainly be in my assortment. Thanks Chris.

    Reply