Make Super Easy Peppermint Bark With ThoraRainbow
Make super easy peppermint bark with ThoraRainbow: melt chocolate safely, sprinkle crushed candy canes, layer, chill, and break into festive slices.
Step-by-step guide to make super easy peppermint bark with ThoraRainbow
Step 1
Wash your hands and clear a flat workspace so everything stays clean.
Step 2
Line the baking sheet with a sheet of parchment paper so the chocolate won’t stick.
Step 3
Put the candy canes into the zip top bag and crush them with the rolling pin or a heavy spoon until you have small pieces.
Step 4
Place the dark or milk chocolate in the microwave safe bowl and melt it in 20 to 30 second bursts stirring between bursts until smooth.
Step 5
Pour the melted chocolate onto the lined baking sheet and spread it into a thin even layer with the spatula.
Step 6
Put the baking sheet in the refrigerator to chill until the chocolate is firm about 10 to 20 minutes.
Step 7
Place the white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and melt it in 15 to 20 second bursts stirring between bursts until smooth.
Step 8
Spoon or drizzle the melted white chocolate over the chilled dark chocolate layer and spread it gently into an even layer.
Step 9
Sprinkle the crushed candy cane pieces evenly over the warm white chocolate and press them down lightly with the back of a spoon.
Step 10
Return the baking sheet to the refrigerator until the whole bark is completely set about 20 to 30 minutes.
Step 11
Break the set peppermint bark into festive slices or pieces using your hands or a knife with adult help.
Step 12
Share a photo of your finished peppermint bark on DIY.org so everyone can see your tasty creation.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can I use instead of candy canes or parchment paper if I can't find them?
If you don't have candy canes, use crushed peppermint or starlight mints and crush them in a zip-top bag as in step 3, and if you lack parchment paper, line the baking sheet with a silicone baking mat as a substitute for step 2.
My white chocolate sank into the dark layer—how do I fix that?
If the white chocolate sinks into the dark layer, be sure to refrigerate the dark chocolate until firm per step 6 and let the melted white chocolate from step 7 cool a little before drizzling in step 8.
How can I adapt this activity for younger or older kids?
For younger children, have an adult do the microwave melting and the final breaking in steps 4, 7, and 11 while the child does safer tasks like crushing candy canes in step 3 and sprinkling in step 9, and for older kids let them practice melting and precise drizzling in steps 4, 7, and 8 themselves.
How can we make the peppermint bark more unique or festive?
To personalize the bark, add chopped nuts, a sprinkle of sea salt, or colored sprinkles with the crushed candy cane pieces in step 9 or use cookie cutters to cut shapes after the bark is set in step 10 before sharing your photo on DIY.org in step 12.
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Facts about candy making and kitchen safety for kids
❄️ Chilling your chocolate bark in the fridge for 10–20 minutes helps it set quickly and makes it easier to break.
🍬 Candy canes are mostly sugar and peppermint — crush them in a sealed bag to make festive sprinkles.
🍫 Chocolate starts to melt at about 30–32°C, which is why it often melts in your hands or mouth.
🥄 Melting chocolate in short bursts and stirring between heats keeps it smooth and prevents burning.
🎄 Peppermint bark is a simple, festive holiday treat that’s perfect for gift tins and cookie swaps.
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