Peppermint Bark

It's been a few days since I have told you about myself, so here is another little tidbit. :)

I am incredibly shy in person. To be honest, if any of you met me in real life, you probably wouldn't talk to me. Not because I'm not nice, but because I wouldn't talk! I get so nervous around people and, unless I know you, I sit there and get very anxious about what to say. Most times I think I come off as a snob because I don't talk, but really it is just because of my nerves. But, once I get to know you, there is no shutting me up! :)

Now, speaking of not shutting me up... I CAN'T stop talking about this peppermint bark. It is out of this world fantastic!!! The recipe comes courtesy of Leslie from The Hungry Housewife and it is DANGEROUS! Make sure you hide it or give some of it away or else you will eat it all! It is yummy, yummy, yummy! What are you waiting for??? Go make it!!!

Peppermint Bark

Recipe from The Hungry Housewife

12 oz bitter sweet chocolate, finely chopped

12 oz white chocolate, finely chopped

1/4 cup whipping cream

1 tsp Peppermint extract

6 oz peppermint candies

Line a 13 x 9 baking pan with foil( use non stick foil), make sure you let the sides overhang so you can pull the bark out when its done.

In a heavy duty zip lock bag, crush the peppermints.

In a double boiler, melt the dark chocolate, peppermint extract and whipping cream and stir until smooth. Pour the dark chocolate into the baking pan and evenly smooth out.

Place in the fridge for about 15 minutes to firm.

In a double boiler, melt the white chocolate and stir until smooth.

Remove the dark chocolate from the fridge and with a paper towel, blot off and moisture that has accumulated on the top. Pour the white chocolate over the dark chocolate.

Sprinkle the peppermint candies over the white chocolate.

Place in fridge to firm for about 1 hour. Remove and cut to your desired shape and size.

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.