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this holiday season, i made a lot of yummy peppermint bark

for friends and co-workers as a delicious gift :)

not only was it easy to prepare, but also a sweet treat to give out.

here's the recipe:

ingredients:

8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips

2 tsp. canola oil

1/2 tsp peppermint extract

8 oz white chocolate chips

25 crushed peppermint candies/ or a box of candy canes 

(crushed inside a double zip lock bag)

directions: 

1) lightly grease 9x9 inch pan and line with waxed paper, set aside.

2) place the semi-sweet chocolate and 1 tsp canola oil in the top of a double boiler over 

just barely simmering water, stirring frequently, scraping down

 sides with a rubber spatula.

3) when the chocolate is melted, add 1/4 peppermint tsp extract. 

4) pour the melted chocolate into the prepared pan and spread evenly. 

5) sprinkle half of the crushed peppermints/candy canes over the chocolate layer.

6) refrigerate for one hour, until completely hardened.

7) place the white chocolate chips and 1 tsp canola oil in the top of a double boiler

 and repeat process again, sprinkling again with crushed peppermints.

8) enjoy!!!