Comments on: Easy Peppermint Bark

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:35:20 +0000

In reply to Kev. Thank you so much for the feedback! I'm glad it turned out. :)

By: Kev

Kev — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:19:08 +0000

In reply to Sam Merritt.

Hi Sam, the butter worked well, although it took longer for the white chocolate to set, but tastes great

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:02:26 +0000

In reply to Kev. I haven't tried it with butter. I think coconut oil would be a better substitute, but there is a chance butter could work, I just haven't tried it. Let me know how it goes if you do try it. :)

By: Kev

Kev — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 14:22:42 +0000

Hi,

Can I use butter instead of shortening? I don’t really use it anymore so wondered

Thanks

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 19:53:10 +0000

In reply to Mark. I hope you love it, Mark! :)

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:52:11 +0000

In reply to Kris. I'm about to give your recipe for peppermint bark a go over here in the UK because I absolutely love this and a very reputable grocery shop in the UK called Marks and Spencer sell this in tins at this time of year and have normally purchased it from them but highly overpriced as you might imagine so will be trying your recipe over the weekend once I've bought the rest of the ingredients I need to make it. thanks for sharing this recipe with us.

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 01:54:03 +0000

In reply to April. Sounds delicious! I will add it to my list. :)

By: April

April — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 03:35:11 +0000

I would looove a pretzely white chocolate bark with macademia nuts from you. You have the best recipes!

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:46:11 +0000

In reply to Holly. Hi! It is helpful if the first layer of chocolate hasn't set completely before adding the second layer, then they'll fuse together and shouldn't break apart :)

By: Holly

Holly — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:56:08 +0000

In reply to Lynelle. I have not tried this recipe but have had trouble in the past where the white and chocolate layers break apart. Can you speak to this before I try yours?

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:19:58 +0000

In reply to Lisa. No I'm sorry, I thought this comment was on my new peppermint bark cake, my apologies! Yes it would be fine if you just do the dark chocolate layer. Enjoy!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:52:40 +0000

In reply to Sam.

I’m sorry I meant on the peppermint bark. I didn’t proof read. Would you peppermint bark work with just the dark chocolate without the white chocolate?
Sorry again.

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:26:41 +0000

In reply to Lisa. You could switch out the white chocolate frosting for my buttercream frosting and add peppermint extract, if that helps! Just note the frosting will be sweeter. I hope everyone enjoys! :)

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:26:04 +0000

I have someone that doesn’t like the white chocolate. Could this be made with just the dark chocolate layer?

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 02:41:43 +0000

In reply to Lynelle. I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much, Lynelle, and you got the bonus stress relief of smashing candy canes. ;)

By: Lynelle

Lynelle — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 01:41:51 +0000

Peppermint Bark isn’t a ‘thing’ in Australia, but I liked the simplicity of this recipe. I made a test batch with a view to putting it into my homemade goodies Christmas hampers. I was so happy with the test batch, I’ve now made 4 more for the hampers. It’s got something for everyone….dark chocolate for the adults, and what kids don’t love candy canes? A real winner in my opinion. Oh, and it’s quite therapeutic smashing the candy canes with a meat mallet! See, something for everyone, even the cook! Thanks for the lovely recipe.

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 27 May 2022 17:04:41 +0000

In reply to Tom. Hi Tom! Honestly I am not very familiar with peppermint oil or baking with it so I can't say for sure how it would turn out. If you do try it I would love to know how it turns out. :)

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 25 May 2022 04:01:30 +0000

In reply to Sam. Would it be possible to use peppermint oil in place of extract?

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 02:37:37 +0000

In reply to Kim. I am so glad you enjoyed it so much! :)

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 22:34:57 +0000

This recipe is so easy and so good. I use the Ghirardelli chocolate both dark and white I was was recommended. There’s nothing better than this homemade recipe and I love the tidbit about mixing the peppermint extract in with a bit of shortening!

By: Pam

Pam — Tue, 19 May 2020 18:05:12 +0000

Great tasting and easy to make! Also, a great way to use up those candy canes.

By: Sugar Spun Run

Sugar Spun Run — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 20:16:06 +0000

In reply to Rebecca. Hi, Rebecca! I haven't tried it, but I want to say that you should be ok. If you try it, let me know how it turns out! I love the sweet & salty combo! :)

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 20:09:06 +0000

Hello ! I was wondering if you could use this recipe on popcorn ? Such as coat popcorn with the melted dark chocolate then once the white chocolate is all ready drizzle over the dark chocolate, then sprinkle the candy canes over ?

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 01:07:37 +0000

In reply to Kris. Hi Kris! I have not tried it with melting wafers, but it should work fine. I generally prefer the taste of the chocolate bars though. :)

By: Kris

Kris — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 19:45:42 +0000

Have you tried making this with the Ghiradelli melting wafers? I can’t wait for Christmas!!!