Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark (Print Page)

Pretzels coated in dark chocolate and crushed peppermint create a sweet and salty holiday delight.

# What You Need:

→ Pretzels

01 - 24 large pretzel rods

→ Chocolate

02 - 10 ounces dark chocolate (at least 60% cacao), chopped

→ Peppermint

03 - 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy canes or hard peppermint candies (about 8 pieces)

→ Optional

04 - 2 ounces white chocolate, melted (for drizzling)

# Directions:

01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
02 - Place the crushed peppermint candies in a shallow bowl or plate.
03 - Melt dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Alternatively, melt over a double boiler.
04 - Dip each pretzel rod about two-thirds of the way into the melted dark chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
05 - Immediately roll or sprinkle the chocolate-coated portion of each pretzel with crushed peppermint, gently pressing to ensure adherence.
06 - Place coated pretzels on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - If desired, drizzle melted white chocolate over pretzels for decoration.
08 - Allow the pretzels to set at room temperature until chocolate hardens, about 20 minutes, or refrigerate for 10 minutes to speed the process.
09 - Once set, store pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes barely any time and uses ingredients you probably already have on hand during the holidays.
  • The salty crunch of the pretzel against sweet dark chocolate and cool peppermint is genuinely addictive.
02 -
  • Dont overheat the chocolate or itll turn thick and clumpy instead of smooth and glossy.
  • Make sure the peppermint pieces are small enough to stick but not so fine that they dissolve into the chocolate.
03 -
  • Use a tall narrow container for the melted chocolate so you can dip the pretzels deeper without wasting a ton of chocolate.
  • If the chocolate starts to thicken while youre working, pop it back in the microwave for 10 seconds to loosen it up.

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