Best Peppermint Bark

Deluxe peppermint bark has a layer of crushed chocolate cookie crumbs topped by white candy coating with a pretty sprinkle of crushed candy canes.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 158 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup margarine, melted
• ⅔ cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 (15.5 ounce) package chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreo®), crushed
• 12 peppermint candy canes
• 1 (12 ounce) package vanilla-flavored confectioners' candy coating

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line a jelly roll pan with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Place candy canes into a sturdy resealable plastic bag, place bag atop a folded kitchen towel, and lightly crush the candy canes into small pieces with a hammer.

Step 3

Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and confectioners' sugar in a bowl, mixing until crumbs are coated; stir melted margarine into cookie crumbs. Press the cookie crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared jelly roll pan.

Step 4

Heat confectioners' candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl in microwave for 50 seconds on high; stir. Continue heating candy for 15-second intervals, stirring each time, until melted, warm, and smooth. Spread candy over cookie crumb crust and smooth top with a spatula; let stand about 10 minutes to firm candy layer.

Step 5

Sprinkle crushed candy canes evenly over the confectioners' coating; let stand about 2 minutes. Press candy cane pieces lightly into the coating using a piece of waxed paper. Freeze peppermint bark until set, about 1 hour. Remove from foil and break bark into pieces. Store in refrigerator.