Chokalt” sounds like a fun play on words combining “chocolate” and “Christmas”! Here’s a delightful Christmas dessert recipe featuring chocolate:
Chocolate Peppermint Bark
Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (about 2 cups) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 12 ounces (about 2 cups) white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
Optional toppings:
- Drizzle of melted dark chocolate
- Additional crushed candy canes
Instructions:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth and fully melted.
- Stir in half of the peppermint extract into the melted semi-sweet chocolate.
- Pour the melted semi-sweet chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out evenly into a thin layer using a spatula.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator to allow the semi-sweet chocolate layer to set for about 15-20 minutes.
- While the semi-sweet chocolate layer is setting, melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth and fully melted.
- Stir in the remaining half of the peppermint extract into the melted white chocolate.
- Remove the baking sheet from the refrigerator and pour the melted white chocolate over the semi-sweet chocolate layer, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
- Immediately sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the melted white chocolate layer, pressing them lightly into the chocolate.
- If desired, drizzle melted dark chocolate over the top of the peppermint bark for added decoration.
- Return the baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill the peppermint bark until completely firm, about 1 hour.
- Once the peppermint bark has set, break it into pieces of your desired size.
- Store the peppermint bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
This chocolate peppermint bark makes a perfect Christmas dessert or gift for friends and family. It’s festive, delicious, and easy to make!
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