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December 1, 2012

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Andes Peppermint Bark

Holiday traditions are one of the best parts of the season.  Decorations inside and out.  Present giving and getting.  A Charlie Brown Christmas.  The Rockettes.  The Nutcracker.  Dinner with friends and family.  Singing Christmas carols.  Baking favorite family recipes.  Whatever your traditions are, we all have some that we look forward to year after year.  I may have seen that Charlie Brown cartoon a dozen times, but somehow it never gets old.  It’s strange how the holiday season reinforces our routines, our old habits, perhaps more than any time of year.  But those routines are welcome with open arms.

Christmas brings with it its fair share of food traditions as well.  Stollen, panettone, prime rib, cookies, ham, candy canes, mincemeat tarts, butter cookies.  The holidays have a lot of amazing food attached to them.  More recently peppermint bark has become a serious holiday tradition.  Williams Sonoma is probably most famous for it and now has several different spins on it, including cookies.

Andes Mint Chips

Andes Chip Layer

I did have their peppermint bark years ago before my pesky allergy.  In fact it was one of my favorite things.  I would look forward to unwrapping it on Christmas morning and then heading to the store after the holiday to stock up on more if there happened to be some left.  I ate it left and right.  But now, I can’t as the bottom layer is chocolate.  That doesn’t mean I can’t make my own.

White chocolate chips?  Check.  Peppermint candies?  Check.  I needed another layer.  Something to give the bark some pizzazz, make it different, special, holiday.  A trip to Wal-Mart for Gingerbread Oreos (so yummy – do yourself a favor and pick up a package or five), I discovered Andes mint chips without chocolate.  White chocolate and peppermint candies, meet your new friend Andes chips.

Andes Peppermint Bark

Andes Peppermint Bark

Not only is this one of the easiest things I’ve ever made, it’s also one of my new favorite recipes.  A layer of melted Andes chips, followed by a layer of melted white baking chips is completed by a sprinkling of peppermint candy.  I used Old Timey Peppermint Candy Sticks that Dad picked up at Cracker Barrel.  I fell in love with them, as they have that great peppermint flavor, but are surprisingly soft.  They make a great complement to the bark itself.  You may use any peppermint candy you like.  I also melted the chips in the microwave, rather than on the stove top – super easy.  The hardest part is waiting for the bark to chill, but it’s totally worth it.

I thought I’d enjoy my version of Peppermint Bark, but not this much.  It instantly took me back to the store bought version of the holiday treat.  Biting through the moderately thick bark, having the flavor of pure peppermint fill my mouth as it slowly melts away. It transported me to the Christmases of my youth.  This stuff is addictively good and will become a new tradition for your holiday season.

Andes Peppermint Bark

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Andes Peppermint Bark


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  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: Varies
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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Andes mint chips
  • 1 cup white baking chips
  • 2 Old Timey Peppermint Candy Sticks, coarsely crushed

Instructions

  1. Line an 8 inch square pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a small microwave safe bowl, melt the Andes mint chips in 30 second intervals, stirring vigorously in between. It will take a few intervals to get them fully melted. Pour immediately into the prepared pan and smooth. You may not want to spread them all the way to the edges. Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until solid.
  3. After the bottom layer is chilled, melt the white baking chips in a small microwave safe bowl, using the same method as with the Andes chips. When they are melted, pour them immediately onto the Andes layer and spread to cover it completely. Sprinkle with peppermint candies. Chill in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes or until fully set.
  4. Break or cut into bite size pieces and enjoy. May be stored at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. I do not recommend freezing this recipe.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins

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Filed Under: Bark, Candy, No Bake Tagged With: Andes Mints, Bark, Christmas, Easy, Holiday, No Bake, Peppermint, White Baking Chips, White Chocolate

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  1. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    December 1, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    Ooooh such a super Christmassy yummy concoction! And yayyy you can eat this!

    ★★★★★

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    • Laura says

      December 1, 2012 at 4:51 pm

      So glad I found those Andes chips so I could make allergy friendly peppermint bark. Christmas just isn’t the same without it.

      Reply
  2. Debbie Eccard says

    December 1, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    I was just looking at Williams Sonoma for theirs….Got an email for 15% off total order. Haven’t yet so may try yours…. Sounds wonderful.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 1, 2012 at 4:50 pm

      I love this bark, Debbie, and I know you would too! Plus it’s sooooo easy to make 🙂

      Reply
  3. Dad says

    December 1, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    It’s great!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 1, 2012 at 5:15 pm

      Thanks! Glad you liked it.

      Reply
  4. Rachel @ yourtablecloth.com says

    December 2, 2012 at 3:45 am

    Andes Peppermint Bark Thank you so much for this recipe! Merry Christmas

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 2, 2012 at 4:10 pm

      Merry Christmas to you too, Rachel 🙂 Thanks for visiting.

      Reply
  5. Luv What You Do says

    December 3, 2012 at 1:59 am

    Peppermint bark makes this time of year SO MUCH TASTIER! I’ve never made my own but can’t wait!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 3, 2012 at 4:08 pm

      This is one of the easiest things I’ve made, so you should totally give it a try. I was also pleasantly surprised it tasted better than any store bought peppermint bark 🙂

      Reply
  6. Kate@Diethood says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:19 am

    Delicious bark! I have yet to use up my Andes baking chips… this sounds like a great idea!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 3, 2012 at 4:08 pm

      Thanks, Kate, and thank you for visiting 🙂 I had never seen Andes chips before, but they are so tasty and easy to bake with.

      Reply
  7. Joanna says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    Love this peppermint bark. I don’t even miss the chocolate. So refreshing.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 3, 2012 at 4:11 pm

      Thanks! It is very refreshing, which is not something you can say about many desserts.

      Reply
  8. Rick says

    December 3, 2012 at 8:37 pm

    Looks good.

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    • Laura says

      December 4, 2012 at 4:56 pm

      Thanks! It is very tasty!

      Reply
  9. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    December 4, 2012 at 1:54 am

    Ooo, Andes makes peppermint chips? Yum! This bark looks so good.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 4, 2012 at 4:57 pm

      I know . . . I found the chips at the store and couldn’t pick them up fast enough. I was sooooo excited!

      Reply
  10. Julia | JuliasAlbum.com says

    December 4, 2012 at 2:05 am

    This looks very interesting! Useful recipe if someone has a lot of old peppermint sticks laying around from last Christmas. And that someone is me.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 4, 2012 at 4:59 pm

      Peppermint bark is so tasty, Julia. I think you would really enjoy it. It is a great way to use up leftover ingredients.

      Reply
  11. sally @ sallys baking addiction says

    December 4, 2012 at 10:46 am

    mint and white chocolate… you can’t go wrong! i love making bark – it’s such a quick and easy way to get a chocolate or white chocolate fix with hardly ANY effort at all. and there are endless possibilities!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 4, 2012 at 5:00 pm

      Bark is super easy to make and very versatile. It was my first time making it, but I know it will not be the last.

      Reply
  12. kristy @ the wicked noodle says

    December 4, 2012 at 1:01 pm

    I’m so excited that you’ve turned me on to Andes peppermint chips!! Had no idea. Can’t wait to make this 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 4, 2012 at 5:01 pm

      Yes, Kristy, the Andes chips are amazing. I stocked up for after Christmas when I still want to get my mint craving satisfied. Please let me know if you make it.

      Reply

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