Salted Chocolate Peppermint Bark

Alright, I have one more last minute treat for Valentine's Day to share with you.  I originally made this for Christmas and it was such a hit that I decided I would drop in a little food coloring and make it fit for Valentine's Day.  I love versatile holiday treats.  I might continue this throughout the year.  Green for St. Patty's Day, blue for the 4th of July, orange for Halloween....the possibilities are endless!

Salted Chocolate Peppermint Bark

Makes: 1 baking sheet   Prep Time: 20 minutes   Cooling Time: 40 minutes   Total Time: 1 hour

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Ingredients:

• 12 ounces dark chocolate
• 12 ounces white chocolate
• 3/4 tablespoon flaked sea salt
• 8 candy canes/peppermints
• red food coloring 

Directions:

1. Line a large baking sheet with foil or wax paper.
2. Over a double boiler, melt 12 ounces of dark chocolate.
3. Pour melted chocolate onto baking sheet and spread out evenly.
4. Sprinkle with flaky salt.  Place in the freezer for 20 minutes to harden.
5. Put candy canes/peppermints in a food processor and pulse until broken into small pieces.  Set aside.
6. Again over the double boiler, melt 12 ounces white chocolate.  Add 5 drops or so of red food coloring.
7. Remove baking sheet from freezer and pour white chocolate on top of dark chocolate.  Spread evenly.
8. Top with crushed peppermints, making sure to press them into the chocolate.
9. Place back into the freezer for 20 minutes to harden.
10. Remove from freezer and break into small pieces.
11. Enjoy!

 Happy Valentine's Day!