Peppermint bark recipe

INGREDIENTS: 12 ounces quality white chocolate (like Ghirardelli) 12 ounces quality dark chocolate (like Ghirardelli) 1⁄2 cup crushed peppermint candy (I use starlite)

DIRECTIONS:

Line a 9x12 pan with parchment paper.

Melt the dark chocolate (use the method you prefer, either double boiler, or microwave - cook 30 seconds in a heat-proof bowl, stir and repeat until you have a smooth consistency.

Pour the melted dark chocolate on the parchment paper, spread the chocolate out until it is about 1/3" thick. You can do this by hitting the pan on the countertop repeatedly, or maybe you could use a spatula to spread the chocolate.

Melt the white chocolate, using the steps above. After the chocolate is smooth, pour it on top of the dark chocolate - trying to make the layers the same thickness. (it's best to do this step while the white chocolate is still very soft -- I've had them separate when I broke them into pieces, I think the layers "stick" together better if the white chocolate has not hardened).

Unwrap the starlite mints, or peppermints of your choice and put them into a heavy duty ziplock bag. Using a hammer or meat tenderizer - crush the mints then, while the white chocolate is still melted sprinkle on top.

Let the chocolates harden in the refrigerator for 2 hours, then break the candy into pieces.