Description
Homemade peppermint oreo bark delights chocolate lovers with its festive crunch and rich flavor. Crisp oreo cookies nestled in creamy chocolate create a simple yet irresistible holiday treat you cannot wait to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (454 g) semi-sweet or white chocolate chips (or almond bark)
- 12 Oreo cookies, roughly chopped
- ½ cup (120 ml) crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) peppermint extract
- Extra Oreo pieces (optional)
- Extra crushed peppermint candies (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a rimmed baking tray with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage with a slight overhang for effortless removal.
- Chocolate Melting: Gently melt chocolate chips in a microwave, stirring every 20 seconds to prevent burning and maintain a smooth, glossy texture.
- Flavor Infusion: Integrate peppermint extract into the melted chocolate, thoroughly blending to distribute the aromatic essence evenly.
- Texture Development: Fold chopped Oreo cookies into the chocolate mixture, reserving a portion for decorative topping, creating a rich, crunchy base.
- Layering and Garnishing: Spread the chocolate-Oreo mixture across the prepared surface using a flexible spatula, then sprinkle crushed peppermint candies and reserved Oreo pieces, gently pressing them to adhere.
- Setting: Allow the bark to solidify at room temperature for 90 minutes or expedite the process by chilling in the refrigerator for 25-35 minutes until completely firm.
- Finishing: Break the set chocolate into rustic, irregular pieces by hand, transforming the confection into an artisanal dessert ready for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Chocolate Melting Magic: Prevent chocolate from burning by using 20-second intervals and stirring constantly, ensuring a smooth, glossy texture without scorching.
- Peppermint Punch Control: Add peppermint extract gradually and taste-test to avoid overwhelming the chocolate’s delicate flavor, creating a balanced and subtle minty essence.
- Texture Technique: Chop Oreos into varied sizes for interesting mouthfeel – larger chunks provide crunch while smaller pieces integrate seamlessly into the chocolate base.
- Cooling Efficiency: Use refrigeration to speed up setting time, but allow bark to reach room temperature before breaking to prevent uneven fracturing and maintain a professional, artisanal appearance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg