This weekend I made a couple of batches of peppermint bark – yummy!! One more batch to make and then I’ll bag it all up for some gifts and present them in a star shaped dish that I got at the dollar store. In all, each gift will cost $4, but valued at much more. It will make a nice gift for neighbors and co-workers or the random visitor that stops by.
Peppermint Bark
- 2 bags white chocolate chips (approximately 11 or 12 ounces each bag)
- 2 handfuls of peppermint candy or candy canes, crushed into 1/4″ sized pieces (place candies in a doubled up plastic bag and beat with a hammer or rolling pin)
- 1 capful of peppermint flavoring or to taste
Put the white chocoloate chips in a microwavable bowl and melt on high, stirring every 30 seconds. Should take 1 1/2 to 2 minutes to melt. Add in the peppermint flavoring. Holding a strainer over the bowl of melted white chocolate, pour your crushed candy pieces into the strainer and sift out the smaller pieces of candy into the chocolate, stir to mix it all together. Pour onto a cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper, waxed paper or aluminum foil. Spread out to about 1/4″ thick, pour your reserved large pieces of crushed candy over the top and press into the white chocolate. Cool for a couple of hours, or place in the frig for 30 minutes to quickly cool it. Break into pieces. Eat. Enjoy. Gain weight.
How are you saving money this Christmas? Got any tips to share?
