Peppermint Bark Recipe

Just in time for the holidays.  The next few weeks will feature recipes for the holiday (of course you don't need a special occasion to make any of these :)  This weeks recipe comes courtesy of VegNews magazine. It is super easy and fast to whip up a batch and it makes great presents for neighbors, teachers, friends or family.  The best part is they are vegan, gluten free and allergy free so it pretty much is an all around great recipe for anyone in your life!

Ingredients:
12 candy canes (crushed)
4 cups Enjoy Life semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (I prefer organic)

Line a 9 x 13 baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.  In a plastic bag place candy canes and crush with rolling pin into 1/4 inch pieces.

In double boiler over med. heat melt chocolate (you can melt in a small pot if you do not have a double boiler, just watch it closely and stir continuously).  Remove from heat and add extract and 1/2 cup crushed candy.  On prepared baking sheet, pour mixture and spread out as evenly as possible.

Sprinkle remaining candy on top, gently press in any larger pieces.  Place in refrigerator for an hour or until firm.  Remove bark from sheet and break into pieces.  Can be stored in the fridge in a sealed container.  Makes approx. 25 pieces.

See, wasn't that easy!