Peppermint Brittle

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Peppermint extract
  • 6 oz Semi-sweet chocolate
  • 10 oz White chocolate

• Desserts

  • 4 Candy canes, mini

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Ingredients

• 6 ounces semi sweet chocolate, broken into pieces, use high quality chocolate
• 10 ounces white chocolate, broken into pieces, use high quality chocolate
• ½ tsp peppermint extract, optional
• 4 mini candy canes, crushed

Directions

• Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper trying to make it as smooth as possible; set aside.
• In a double boiler, first melt the semi sweet chocolate, stirring continuously - dont let the water boil.*
• Once melted pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
• Set aside and let set to room temp, dont cool in the refrigerator
• Once the semi-sweet chocolate layer is set, melt the white chocolate in the double boiler.
• Once melted add the ½ tsp of peppermint extract and stir well to combine.
• Pour on top of the semi sweet chocolate layer and spread evenly, tapping the pan lightly on the counter to even it out.
• Sprinkle the crushed candy cane on top of the white chocolate.
• Let cool and once hardened break into pieces.
• Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator and enjoy!
• *To microwave, place the chocolate in a glass bowl with a teaspoon of vegetable oil. Microwave on high in 20-30 second intervals, stirring between each one, until chocolate is melted.