Peppermint Bark

Ingredients

• 1 (12 oz) pkg white baking chips
• 1 tsp peppermint extract
• 1/2 cup crushed candy canes

Directions

Before starting this recipe, you want to make sure that everything is prepped.  When making candy, the cooking part goes really fast, but it is how you prep for the job that can make or break your candies.

Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil.  

Make sure your refrigerator has space for the cookie sheet when you finish. 

Prepare double boiler:  Put one pot of water to boil, then turn down to simmer the water.  In another pot or dish that can sit on top of that, pour baking chips and stir until melted.  If you are unable to make double boiler, you can just put the baking chips on low heat.  It will take longer, but a goal is a goal.  We want candy.  You have to keep watch.  

When the baking chips are almost melted, stir in the peppermint extract.  and continue to stir until the mixture is smooth & melted.

Spread across the foil lined sheet at a thickness of 1/4 inch.

Sprinkle in crushed candies and press lightly with spatula until they are lightly stuck in top layer of bark.

Refrigerate for about 10 minutes or until set.  To serve, break into pieces.