Peppermint Bark

• 12 oz semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped (or chips)
• 12 oz white chocolate, chopped (or chips)
• 1/2 tsp peppermint extract (optional)
• 6 candy canes or 20 round peppermints, crushed

1. 1Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. 2Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring each time, until smooth. Spread about 1/4 inch thick on the parchment. Chill 15 minutes until just set.
3. 3Melt the white chocolate the same way (in 20-second bursts; it burns easily) and stir in the peppermint extract.
4. 4Spread the white chocolate over the dark layer and immediately sprinkle with the crushed candy canes, pressing them in lightly.
5. 5Chill until firm, about 30 minutes, then break into pieces.

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