Kids Can Make Peppermint Bark In Minutes

I've shared that I am not a baker. But my daughter loves to bake, so more often than not, I have to make something sweet for the holidays. 

Peppermint Bark is probably the easiest thing to bake for a non-baker, and Liza can do it unsupervised now. All you need are sheets, candy canes, and white and dark chocolate. I like European chocolates, but any chocolate will do.  

Easy Peppermint Bark Recipe 

Easy Peppermint Bark Ingredients

2 large Lindt White Chocolate Bars
2 large Lindt Milk or Dark Chocolate  ( I mixed my chocolates for a unique twist)
25 small candy canes broken

Melt white chocolate in a double boiler. I mix in a bit of butter to help smooth the chocolate. Scoop melted white chocolate onto parchment paper on top of a cookie sheet. If you are using Sheet Pan Silicone liners, then you do not need to use parchment paper. 

Melt dark chocolate in a double broiler. I add a tablespoon of butter for richness and to help the chocolate soften. Spread the dark chocolate mixture over the white chocolate. Mash candy canes. 

My kids love doing this (to get the candy canes as smashed as high-quality retail peppermint bark, then the peppermint needs to be very fine), but you can do this version any way you like, and my kids made chunky. Sprinkle the peppermint on top of the chocolate and press some into the chocolate. Freeze for 30 minutes to an hour. Break into squares. Or let it soften and cut squares neatly.

It is that simple. 

 

This is also great to make after the holidays, since all candy is on sale, making the new year a little more festive. 

Originally posted in December 2014 and updated in December 2025.