Ingredients
2 1/2
cups dark chocolate baking chips (from 20-oz package)
1
package (16 oz) vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), chopped
24
red and white hard peppermint candies, crushed (about 2/3 cup crushed)
Preparation
Line cookie sheet with waxed paper, foil or cooking parchment paper. Place 2 1/4 cups of the dark chocolate chips in 2-quart microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until almost melted. Stir until smooth. Evenly spread on cookie sheet to 1/4-inch thickness. Set aside.
In 2-quart microwavable bowl, microwave candy coating uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until almost melted. Stir until smooth. Carefully pour and spread over dark chocolate to 1/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle evenly with crushed peppermint candy.
In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips uncovered on High 50 to 60 seconds or until almost melted. Stir until smooth; drizzle on bark. Let stand at least 2 hours until hardened. Break into pieces. Store tightly covered at room temperature.
