An easy peppermint bark recipe you'll want to make today

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(A couple of things to remember when melting chocolate: Be extra careful to gently melt the chocolate, because it will be ruined if it burns. And don’t let even a drop of water mix with the chocolate or it will seize into a ball and refuse to melt.) 3. While the chocolate is melting, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the melted chocolate onto your parchment-lined baking sheet. Use the back of a spoon or spatula to spread the chocolate around until it makes a 1/8"-thick layer. 4. Stick the baking sheet in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes,allowing the chocolate to firm up. 5. While the base layer of chocolate is cooling, chop and melt the white chocolate in the same gentle fashion as you did the darker chocolate. (Again, go slowly and remember not to get a splash of water in the chocolate.) 6. Go ahead and crush your candy canes. (With my kids itching to help: I stick the candy into a sturdy resealable plastic bag and let the kiddos toss it onto the floor and watch the candy shatter.) 7. Once the darker chocolate has firmed up a bit in the fridge and the white chocolate has melted, pour the white chocolate over the dark. Again, use the back of a spoon to create a relatively smooth layer. 8. If the base chocolate layer melts a bit into the white, swirl this hint of darker chocolate for a slightly marbled look. Sprinkle the crushed candy canes onto the warm white chocolate. 9. Return the baking sheet to the fridge and let your peppermint bark chill for a couple of hours or even overnight. 10. Once fully chilled and firm, peppermint bark can be broken into pieces using your hands or a heavy knife. Store in an airtight container and eat within 2 weeks. Find more holiday recipes and tips on our [website](. 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