Oreo Peppermint Bark Candy Recipe - Crazy for Crust (2024)

FAQs

How to keep peppermint bark layers from separating? ›

(Peppermint extract is made with alcohol so even though it's liquid, it won't seize). Let bark sit at room temperature for few minutes before slicing/breaking to prevent layers from separating.

You will want to make sure that the layers are hardened before adding the next layer on top. This will ensure that your bark won't separate. Why is my peppermint bark soft? If you leave your bark out at room temperature the peppermint bark will tend to be soft.

So when we discovered that Costco sells their own peppermint bark at a fraction of the price, we ran to our nearest warehouse. Kirkland-brand peppermint bark comes in 21-ounce containers and costs mere 9.99. If you do the math, Costco's version costs 75% less per ounce than Williams Sonoma's.

Add the candy canes to a ziplock bag then place the bag onto a kitchen towel and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to crush the candy canes. You don't need to pulverize them into dust – just little pieces.

If your recipe calls for completely melted peppermints, heat your candies in the microwave or on your stovetop to get the job done. If you're feeling creative, softening the candy in the oven allows you to reshape it any way you want!

💧 Water Woes

Overwatering can turn your mint leaves into a soggy, droopy mess, while underwatering leaves them dry and crisp. The key is to keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged.

Look to this quick, mess-free tip for crushing peppermint candies. Coarsely crush the peppermint candies in a resealable plastic bag using the smooth side of a meat mallet. Since the candies are so hard, the heftiness of the mallet is the best thing for breaking them up quickly.

Ghirardelli Squares Peppermint Bark

Even if that's not true, the wrappers make them the best peppermint bark candy to throw in a bowl and keep on the coffee table or on your desk. Ghirardelli also makes a dark chocolate version, but we all preferred the flavor balance of the milk chocolate.

Williams Sonoma introduced its version and popularized it in 1998, though the confection existed as early as 1966 in the United States. Peppermint bark is a variation on chocolate bark, which is thought to be derived from traditional French mendiants, though the true origins of this connection have been lost.

A: Peppermint bark has a shelf life of 1 year.

What does vinegar do to candy canes? ›

Within 25 minutes or so, we had our results and we could determine if our predictions were correct/incorrect. The cup with the warm water was the first liquid to completely dissolve the candy cane, while the vinegar was the first liquid to remove all of the red from the candy cane.

If it's weirdly soft and chewy, you might want to discard.

Remove the Peppermint Bark from the pan by lifting the edges of the aluminum foil. Peel back the foil and break, or cut, the bark into small irregular pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

If you use a type of white chocolate made with palm kernel or coconut oil, the dark and white chocolate layers will separate from each other because the oil won't allow it to bond to the dark chocolate layer.

Quick Guide to Growing Mint

Space mint plants 18 to 24 inches apart. It's best to grow them in pots to keep them from taking over your garden (even if you're planting in the ground). Give your garden a great foundation by improving native soil with several inches of aged compost or other rich organic matter.

Let the snacking and gifting begin! So delicious and easy to freeze for later in the year.