Sherry's Peppermint Bark

Ingredients:

2 bags (12 oz) White Chocolate Chips
(Can also use blocks of White Chocolate – about 2 lbs)
2 tsp Peppermint Oil/Extract
1 box of 10 Peppermint Candy Canes
(Equal to about 1 cup crushed – can also use Starlight mints)

Utensils needed:

Mixing Spoon (heat safe)
Parchment Paper
Cookie Sheet
Spatula (heat safe)

Preparation:

1. Crush up Candy Canes in a gallon Ziploc bag with a rolling pin or mallet. These should be about ¼ inch pieces or smaller. Set aside.

2. Place a sheet of parchment paper on the cookie sheet. Set aside.

3. Melt the Chocolate in a Double Boiler. (This will take 5-10 minutes.)

4. Add Peppermint Oil/Extract to the melted chocolate. Stir.

5. Add crushed Candy Canes to the chocolate. Stir until mixture is fairly even.

6. Pour mixture onto the covered cookie sheet.

7. Spread out mixture evenly on the cookie sheet with a spatula.

8. Place in the fridge to harden for 30 minutes.

9. Break apart and enjoy!! (Hint: It helps to score the places where you want it to break first.)