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Peppermint Bark Brittle

A cross between a classic peppermint bark and a crisp, crunch brittle, this fabulous Peppermint Bark Brittle is addictingly delicious and perfect for gifting!
Course Candy, Sweet Treat
Cuisine American
Keyword Peppermint Bark, Peppermint Bark Brittle
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24 3-inch pieces
Calories 131 kcal
Author Chris Scheuer

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)
  • 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.

Recipe 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 Facts
Peppermint Bark Brittle
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 33mg1%
Potassium 69mg2%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 6IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 12mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.