Andes Peppermint Bark Recipes

ANDES PEPPERMINT BARK

Steps:

• Line an 8 inch square pan with parchment paper.
• In a small microwave safe bowl, melt the Andes mint chips in 30 second intervals, stirring vigorously in between. It will take a few intervals to get them fully melted. Pour immediately into the prepared pan and smooth. You may not want to spread them all the way to the edges. Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until solid.
• After the bottom layer is chilled, melt the white baking chips in a small microwave safe bowl, using the same method as with the Andes chips. When they are melted, pour them immediately onto the Andes layer and spread to cover it completely. Sprinkle with peppermint candies. Chill in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes or until fully set.
• Break or cut into bite size pieces and enjoy. May be stored at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. I do not recommend freezing this recipe.

PEPPERMINT BARK

Steps:

• Spread 1/3 of the peppermint candy over a 9x13-inch baking pan lined with wax paper.
• Melt the milk chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, just until melted. Pour the melted chocolate over peppermint candy in the prepared pan. Sprinkle another 1/3 of the candy on top of the milk chocolate. Refrigerate until the chocolate hardens, about 30 minutes.
• Melt the white chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Stir in the oil-based peppermint flavoring. Pour the white chocolate over the milk chocolate, then spread the remaining 1/3 peppermint candy on top.
• Refrigerate until the white chocolate hardens, about 30 minutes. Cut or break into pieces to serve.

DARK CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT BARK

Steps:

• Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with parchment; set aside. , In a double boiler or metal bowl over hot water, melt baking chips until 2/3 are melted. Remove from heat; stir in peppermint oil until smooth. Spread into prepared pan. Melt dark chocolate chips in another bowl. Drizzle over top of white layer; cut through mixtures with a knife to swirl. Sprinkle with peppermint candies (pan will not be full). Refrigerate until firm, 15-20 minutes. Break or cut into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

EASY PEPPERMINT BARK

Steps:

• Unwrap candy canes and place in a thick ziplock bag. The freezer kind or if using the regular ones just use two, one inside the other to make it thick. You can also use hard peppermint candies if you are making this after Christmas. Place the candy inside the bag and crush it using a large metal spoon or a rolling pin- not too small, not too big. Martha would have you sift the candy to seperate the large pieces from the dust. I did not- it is up to you.
• Line a jelly roll pan (baking sheet with sides) or a 9x13 baking dish with tin foil. Spray with nonstick spray.
• Place white chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over (not in) a pot of simmering water. Test bowl before adding water to be sure it will sit on the pot and not dip down to low. Add water and test again- then heat up the water. Heat, stirring occasionally until chocolate is melted.
• Remove bowl from heat and stir in Rice Krispies.
• Pour mixture into prepared pan and spread. You can make it thick or thin.
• Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy. Press them into the chocolate lightly otherwise they will fall off later- use waxed paper, the back of a spoon or your fingers. If you choose you can melt the mint chips and drizzle them over the top.
• Chill 20-30 minutes. Apparently if you leave it in the fridge longer it will get soft.
• Peel tin foil off and break into pieces.
• Store in an airtight container up to 1 week.

PEPPERMINT BARK CRUNCH

Steps:

• pour both bags of chips in microwave safe bowl.
• microwave,stirring after each minute.until thouroughly melted,approx. 3 minutes.
• when melted, stir in crushed candy canes.
• Line cookie sheet with wax paper.
• spread mixture onto cookie sheet.
• chill in refridgerator until firm.
• Break into pieces and serve.