Easy Peppermint Bark

[@MaritaCovarrubias01]

I remember growing up in the 90s and walking into Williams-Sonoma around the holidays. They gave out peppermint bark sample and hot spiced cider. Those things are so nostalgic to me around the holidays because of those fun 90s bustling mall trips.

[@susanb6629]

A few years ago I went inside and they still do that. Yummy.

[@colex201]

The statement with regards to extracts "Too much is too much", truer words have never been spoken!

[@kathyastrom1315]

We made almond bark with huge blocks of white chocolate all the time when I was a kid in the ‘70s/80s. Since the block was so large (before they started selling it in smaller cubes), Mom had my sister and I chopping it up to melt in the double-boiler. Once, Sis finished her chopping before I did, and reached over with the knife to help me out. She ended up slicing across two of my fingers, a scar I still have today-my bark scar!

[@3DogMama]

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[@Mary-fv4bn]

I would use a larger baking dish because I like peppermint bark to be thin. As a result, I would probably need to crush more peppermint candy to sprinkle on top due to the larger surface area.

[@C_W98]

I love Peppermint bark! The sound of the chocolate being cut is so satisfying.

[@Nihalthakur68]

Thanks

[@FlynnMorrow81]

I'm glad you redid this video! I watched the old one a couple of weeks back, but the update is nice. Thank you! I'm making these this year for the first time.

[@brianseevers8510]

Made peppermint bark last year with my daughter for the first time. Our milk chocolate cooled down a little too much, but a kitchen torch worked wonders to soften it up enough for the white chocolate

[@selalewis9189]

Peppermint bark is so fun and easy to make. I like to marble the white chocolate in the milk/dark chocolate before topping it with crushed peppermint 😊 I’ve never really had any problems melting white chocolate in the microwave. I do tend to freeze my chocolate chips (I’ve forgotten my reasons). I warm it in a ceramic bowl in 30 second intervals until it’s soft enough to pour, just like the milk and dark chocolate.

[@barbaraplante2881]

Great and easy recipe! I made it today. I used a 11" x 7.5" pan because I prefer a bit thinner bark. And a couple more candy canes because of the additonal surface area. Going to be gifts along with many other Christmas treats. Thanks!

[@kineticfractal6804]

Thank you for this recipe - last Xmas, a few of the peppermint bark pieces I made separated into the separate white/chocolate layers, when cut. I looked at lots of recipes, afterwards, to try and figure out why. Thank you for the tip on preventing this problem...Merry Xmas to you and everyone! 🎄

[@pattwhitmore8365]

I also have had the problem of separating candy in the past. I am going to make this today for Christmas gifts. I will have to adjust ... I don't have enough white chocolate so I will use Almond Bark to fill in. But I am so jazzed that my layers will not fall apart!

[@NanafzCooking]

Peppermint bark is such a classic treat! Simple, delicious, and perfect for the holidays. Thanks for sharing this easy recipe!

[@pammeyer7082]

I love peppermint bark. Can you do a video on how you cut your parchment paper to fit an 8x8 baking dish as nicely as you have it fitting in yours?

[@Volatile_Angel]

I buy them in the precut packages, they fit a cookie tray perfectly. In this videos he’s using a paper clip to hold it up but if you’re putting it in the oven if you cut the corners and put it in a baking dish it will work. For this recipe I used the precut parchment and it goes up the sides enough that I didn’t have to cut it.

[@frankcool5588]

Omg i am so going to make this! I am only ten but I am a baker with no help from my parents

[@itsdebs]

thats so cool!

[@bmediahq2726]

Love this! Have fun baking

[@sarahtheodoratus2104]

It makes me so happy that you bake and can make stuff like this. When I was about your age, I was begging my mom for an Easy Bake Oven. She said no, handed me a cook book and told me to ask if I had any questions .

[@Youmightknownow]

Definitely make it and share it with your classmates! They will love it❤

[@BestBelieve77]

I am 13 and a baker have no help, very rarely if so, I’ve made pies Sourdough bagels sourdough biscuits and more

[@maryalbert6138]

That last gift got me crying just beautiful ❤

[@andrewross9732]

Peppermint Bark is my Favorite, I like everything with Peppermint in it.

[@cheryllavoie3290]

MOSTly melted, lol. I love how soothing your voice is.

[@1984stoker]

I make this every year. It's one of my daughters favourite christmas treats.

[@BlueManDrew]

I learn so much from your videos. You’re incredibly relaxing and your videos really help quell my anxiety. Thank you!

[@jacquielodge8070]

i was just thinking of making this when I saw your video but now I'll make it way better instead of winging it

[@Ohheyitsyou]

I just picked up some peppermint extract and said that I needed to make some bark. Your video came just in time. I will be making it this weekend

[@heather5769]

Make sure there is no water in the extract. It can make the chocolate seize. I use peppermint oil. Wilton had a good one.

[@heather5769]

I see that he only put the peppermint into the white chocolate, I put it in the semi sweet. Which is why I have to use the peppermint oil.

[@CM-fk4kv]

I add 1 teaspoon coconut oil in both white chips & chocolate chips before melting, it gives a smooth shiny finish. Peppermint candies are cheaper than candy canes 😉

[@SNW8191]

I'm happy to see you using a Bain-marie. I don't own a microwave, so this is how I always melt chocolate.

[@evaoconnor7865]

My cook book arrived the other day my Xmas present from my husband I want to bake the caramel cake I try the peanut butter cookies it's so delicious. Thanks

[@abrbworld7379]

I made this for gifts for co workers. Thank you!!!!

[@baiqNaura26]

I'am from Indonesia, i really like all your recipes and i'am still 13 years old 🎉👍🏻👍🏻

[@rose-tk6cw]

Hi. Chef love the way you clearly explain everything helps a lot for beginners like me ❤

[@patbuegeler7770]

Love the apron. I like peppermint bark. Looks delicious. ❤❤❤

[@mmakomanyatja5213]

Thank so much friend for Amazing recipe God bless your family much appreciated.

[@Jesus-is-love4ever]

🤤🤤🤤 yum peppermint bark. The chopping sound is so satisfying to me

[@Anita3kidsS.]

Looks utterly Scrumptious!

[@heistruth2865]

You're a very talented teacher! ❤🎉

[@gloriaf6971]

Williams-Sonoma has the best tasting peppmint bark. John's looks very much like it.

[@Seamus0514]

Love the Christmas apron!

[@coconut.tree1]

I made a smaller batch yesterday and they’re so good omg

[@analystduelist571]

Perfect timing with this video! I was planning on making the white chocolate peppermint cookies from the new book, and since I'll be picking up peppermint extract, now I can make this as well.

[@chronostraz]

I am using a lot of your recipes as Christmas gifts this year, love your channel and have been following for years ❤

[@conservativecjnqueen]

Omg. I love this. It came out perfect. I love your videos. I also made 2 other of your recipes on the weekend. All were perfect and delicious !

[@amirkhan-qv9yi]

I like and love your cooking episode, I' live in Bangladesh, when I fell something special I prepare for my family. I was searched your channel and recipe, Live long, May Allah Bless you, Meherunnessa

[@fredpatterson6545]

This is an excellent vid! Info given about things you wouldn’t really think about or know!

[@sashafretton1049]

The best apron in world ❤❤❤ I love the apron ❤❤❤

[@glendaharding4884]

What a classic treat!!

[@MarLindaPerez-s1i]

This is something I can confidently make for hubby n me and enjoy along with the cookies, thanks for showing me how!🥰

[@Ted0]

I was actually searching fora bark recipe to make this weekend, this could not have been posted at a better time

[@leticiaorozco2715]

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 5 MILLION SUBS.🎉 LOOKS DELICIOUS😊

[@maryanngrenard3748]

This looks so good! I think I will try it! Thanks! Love your cookbooks!

[@nellelisabeth8875]

I love that apron! so festive!

[@KE_Aviation]

That looks amazing! Keep up the good work!

[@Bella_kitchen]

Quite a beautiful creation and looks so delicious 😋

[@kittymarch8455]

There was peppermint bark before the 90s! It was the added chocolate layer that Williams Sonoma popularized. My aunt used to make the white chocolate only bark back in the 70s and I loved it. If there was chocolate then, it was a dip or drizzle on the white chocolate.

[@ritaschultz6859]

Love ❤️ your apron and the christmas cheer! 🎄 " happy Baking"

[@mhm8489]

Well, THIS goes onto the menu for Christmas Day! Another simply delightful video. Thanks, John 🎅

[@karenladd1110]

OMG this looks so beautiful and tasty!!

[@kimmeystorey4577]

Just in time! I wanted to make some this weekend

[@sashafretton1049]

Delicious ❤❤❤ And very easy and very posh ❤❤❤ Have I nice Christmas ❤❤❤❤

[@miker8915]

Looks Delicious thank you for posting 😃

[@Someoneyoumightnotknow]

Looks delicious!!!

[@JoshuaHarmon-f2j]

I agree ☝️!!!

[@michaeldufresne9428]

Hi John. Love your channel. I noticed on this video and others that when you scrape things off the cutting board you very often use the sharp edge of the blade instead of the back/flat side. I was told not to do this as it dulls the blade. Was I told wrong or is this not a big concern. Thanks.

[@mishkalarsoncreations]

You are absolutely right.

[@barb9863]

These look fantastic!

[@bornfree0507]

Love your apron!!

[@annetteashbach8616]

I want to make this. 😊 Your recipes are great and I enjoy watching you prepare them.

[@maryamzizi13]

Great video John😊😊

[@bloodwolfgurl]

I'm going to have to make a playlist of recipes JUST for your amazing magical creations!

[@Magpie-1111]

Tiramisu dates back to at least the early 70’s. (My favorite dessert when done well!)

[@BertyPerez-h6r]

I can't stop smiling 😄😄😄!!! Delicious 😋😋😋!!! John, can you make buenelos (sorry I slaughter that spelling) 😂😂😂!!!

[@CarBoH42]

Love this! ❤

[@justincase2071]

Hope you make the Belle of the Kitchen Copycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bar recipe sometime. AMAZING!

[@weirdofangirl1249]

I was just about to make this! So glad I got this notification

[@ToastedGeko]

That looks so good 😩

[@raptureangel5409]

Love this!!!!!!!!!

[@ritahassing2533]

Very good sir!

[@vcreates4136]

Looks great!

[@Mark723]

Definitely bark that is better than your bite.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Thank you for the video!

[@jem1009]

Can you do a Florentine bar/tart? I saw it made on a holiday baking championship, and everyone seemed to love it.

[@SammyCamilleKyle]

I don't bake or cook...I try to avoid the stove/oven at all costs, BUT I LUV your videos!! Everything looks sooo yummy!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS 🎄❤

[@autumnwishes8364]

Hi John! Big fan here, I have both of your cookbooks and met you during your 1st book tour! I was wondering if you will be updating your Peppermint Sheet Cake video that was uploaded on your KZbin channel about 5 years ago? I make that cake every year for the holidays.

[@SmitzPNK]

Okay thank you, I have to leave a like on this video just because you went into some important detail about a double boiler I was totally going to let that sucker rest in the water thank you

[@cherylcosgrove511]

I made this years ago and it separated 😮 gotta try again!

[@Sandra-xb3el]

How do both John and Brian stay so thin and fit with so much delicious food around? I would be 50lbs heavier surrounded by so much temptation! 🍫

[@grenzenloserezeptemitirina7125]

Tolle Idee 🎉

[@Minepixeler24]

Suggest for make Dubai Chocolate please 😁.

[@manoharyadav9121]

Wow 😮

[@naazbutool6553]

Heyy can u do a recipe for Christmas fruit cake/ plum cake. And give alternatives for the alcohol used??

[@CraftingRose]

Love your videos. Could you recommend specific chocolate bars? Thanks🤗

[@Eyes2C.]

Can I use Bakers semi sweet chocolate? Thank u

[@jerrjohnpresti]

i should make this on the 24th

[@donovancumby5835]

I love me some johns zesty kitchen. ❤

[@AmandaValentin-pf2dy]

I could do this with my mom because we can make good dinner and dessert together

[@jonathan_r_lee92]

Didn't realize that peppermint bark was that easy to make. I've only ever had store bought peppermint bark but now I don't have an excuse to not make it.

[@swapnanilkar4786]

Nice.

[@lachauntiswashington231]

Looks good.😋 can you do your favorite way to make hot chocolate

[@shaliniradha8130]

Hi Mr. John , I wanted to ask whether we can add buttermilk and sourcream to a red velvet cake?

[@debrabaca7151]

YUM!❤❤❤Tysm!❤🙏👑🕊🎄

[@heidimiller5475]

The peppermint bark that I tasted had a layer of cookie on the bottom, with a layer of white chocolate and crushed peppermint candy on top of the cookie. It was really soft and easy to eat.

[@tams93]

Hiiiiii!! Since it's already xmas season... Could you PLEAAAASE show us how to make fruit cake? Please, please, pretty please???

[@kathylazzara9393]

Can you mix the candy canes in the white chocolate together and pour it on the dark chocolate?

[@Craxin01]

If the chocolate sets completely, could you correct it by setting it in a warm oven for a minute? Warm, set to 300 and turn the oven off when it registers 150?

[@Glokah]

Can you maybe do a recipe for how to make candy canes