Vegan Peppermint Bark

Rich, easy, and just 3 ingredients, this vegan peppermint bark is the perfect holiday treat or homemade gift!

I love making peppermint bark this time of year - it's so simple, with just 3 ingredients, and it doesn't require any cooking or baking.

Not only is this recipe allergy-free (dairy-free/nut-free/gluten-free), but it makes a beautiful and festive gift with the chocolate swirls and crushed peppermint candies.

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• ⭐️ Why This Recipe Works
• 🍫 Ingredient Notes
• ⏲️ Variations
• 🔪 How To Make This Bark
• 👩🏼‍🍳 Expert Tips
• 💬 Frequently Asked Questions
• 🍪 Related Recipes
• Vegan Peppermint Bark

⭐️ Why This Recipe Works

Super easy with just 3 ingredients

Fun activity with kids

Festive and healthy snack

Makes a beautiful homemade gift

No special equipment needed

🍫 Ingredient Notes

• Vegan dark chocolate chips - One of my favorite brands for dairy-free dark chocolate is Guittard. They make 60% dark chocolate chips that are delicious and also melt well for recipes like this.
• Vegan white chocolate - Vegan white chocolate can be harder to find, but most whole food stores carry at least one brand, and Amazon carries several brands as well.
• Candy canes - Use your favorite brand of candy canes or peppermint candies.

⏲️ Variations

• Candy dust. Crush your peppermint candies until you get what is essentially candy dust, and sprinkle that on top of your melted chocolate.
• Use milk chocolate in place of one of the chocolates (if you aren't a strict vegan).
• All white chocolate
• Layered bark - when the dark chocolate is almost set up (but still wet), add white chocolate and spread with a spoon or spatula.
• Use all dark chocolate.

🔪 How To Make This Bark

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second increments in the microwave, stirring with a rubber spatula after each increment. Repeat this process until chocolate is almost completely melted. When it's at this stage, continue to stir until all of the chocolate is completely melted. Set aside.

Repeat the same process with the white chocolate, placing white chocolate in a bowl and heating it in the microwave, stirring frequently. When white chocolate is completely melted and smooth, set it aside.

Pour dark chocolate onto baking sheet and spread evenly with an offset spatula or back of a large spoon. Drizzle white chocolate all over dark chocolate. Working quickly, use a knife to make pretty swirls throughout chocolate.

Sprinkle with crushed candy canes and press lightly with a spatula or back of spoon to adhere.

Freeze until hardened, about 5-10 minutes. Break into pieces (customize this to your preferred size) and serve.

👩🏼‍🍳 Expert Tips

• Boost the peppermint flavor. Add ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract (a little bit goes a long way) for an extra pop of peppermint flavor.
• To crush candy canes/peppermint candies, place them in a sealed plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.
• Use an offset spatula or knife to easily spread chocolate into swirls.
• Use high-quality chocolate. Since this bark only contains 3 ingredients, using good chocolate matters.
• Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks. It does not need to be refrigerated.
• How to freeze: Wrap in foil and place into a freezer bag. You can store it in the freezer for up to 2 months.
• Makes an excellent gift. Place in a holiday tin or cellophane bag with a ribbon, and give it to your friends and family as a homemade holiday gift.

💬 Frequently Asked Questions

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