Peppermint Bark

Smooth white chocolate and refreshing peppermint combine in a candy-striped confection that looks and tastes like the holidays.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) package white chocolate chips
• 1  teaspoon  pure  McCormick® Pure Peppermint Extract
• 8  drops  McCormick® Red Food Color
• 1⁄2 cup  crushed  peppermint candy

Directions

1. Microwave chocolate chips in large microwavable bowl on HIGH for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until almost melted, stirring after 1 minute. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in peppermint extract.
2. Spread on large foil-lined baking sheet to 1/4-inch thickness. Add food color, drop by drop, over mixture. Using a wooden skewer, swirl color through chocolate. Sprinkle with crushed candies, pressing lightly into chocolate with spatula.
3. Refrigerate about 10 minutes or until firm. Break into irregular pieces to serve. Store in covered container at cool room temperature or in refrigerator up to 5 days.