Description
Delicious peppermint chocolate layer bars with dark and white chocolate, perfect for the holidays!
Ingredients
Scale
- 225 g dark chocolate chips (minimum 60% cocoa)
- 225 g white chocolate chips (with real cocoa butter)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (397g or 14 oz)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
- 40–60 g crushed peppermint candies (or candy canes)
Instructions
- Line the 8×8 inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving generous overhang on the sides.
- Place 225g of dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Heat on medium power for 30 seconds, then stir vigorously.
- Return to microwave for an additional 20 seconds.
- Add about 200ml of sweetened condensed milk and mix until you get a smooth paste.
- Slowly incorporate the peppermint extract, stirring well.
- Pour this first layer into the pan and spread evenly with a silicone spatula.
- Set aside while preparing the white chocolate layer.
- Repeat the same process with 225g of white chocolate chips at medium power (30 seconds, stir, 20 seconds).
- Add the remaining sweetened condensed milk and mix until smooth.
- Incorporate the vanilla extract into the white chocolate mixture.
- Gently pour over the dark chocolate layer, being careful not to mix them too much.
- Generously sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies on top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours (ideally 3 hours).
- Remove from pan by gently lifting the parchment paper.
- Cut into desired size squares using a sharp knife (dip in hot water between each cut for clean edges).
Notes
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Adjust the amount of crushed peppermint candies according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg