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White Chocolate Peppermint Bark

For our next trick, we’re turning all those unwanted candy canes into a chocolaty treat to share with guests or keep to yourself. 😉

Does anyone actual eat candy canes or are they just decoration for a nice gingerbread house? We’ve made quite a few crafts with them over the years, but can’t recall a time we’ve ever elected to snack on a lone candy cane… What do you think? Are candy canes your Christmas treat of choice?

White Chocolate Peppermint Bark | Vicky Barone

This white chocolate peppermint bark is super easy to throw together and has just the right mix of chocolate and peppermint to please both the candy cane lovers and haters alike.

White Chocolate Peppermint Bark | Vicky Barone

Supplies: white chocolate candy melts and candy canes.

Directions:
1. Melt candy melts in a bowl in the microwave, stirring frequently until smooth.
2. Crush candy canes in a plastic bag with a rolling pin.
3. Line a baking sheet with wax paper and spread the melted chocolate out evenly.
4. Sprinkle crushed candy canes across the melted chocolate quickly before it hardens.
5. Pop the baking sheet into the fridge to fully harden.
6.  Break the chocolate into pieces using your hands.

White Chocolate Peppermint Bark | Vicky Barone

White Chocolate Peppermint Bark | Vicky Barone

Add to a holiday tin for gift giving or serve on a chilled platter! Chocolate bark is so versatile, you can add just about anything to the melted chocolate! Try chopped nuts and dried fruits, multiple layers of chocolate, crushed pretzels, or even other crushed candies. The possibilities are endless. Enjoy!

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White Chocolate Fruit Cups

Just in time for Memorial Day Weekend, we have an impressive, yet easy dessert that you can throw together in no time! All you need are some mini muffin tin liners, candy melts, and assorted fruits and you’ll be wowing your friends and family (and your taste buds!) all weekend.

White Chocolate Fruit Cups | Vicky Barone

White Chocolate Fruit Cups | Vicky Barone

Supplies: mini muffin tin liners, white candy melts, and assorted fruit.

Directions:
1. Melt the candy melts in a bowl according to directions on package. Stir frequently until smooth.
2. Place a spoonful of melted chocolate into a baking cup and spread it around to coat the bottom and sides.
3. Turn the baking cup upside-down and either tap it or drop it onto the counter top. This will spread out the chocolate more and keep it from puddling too much into just the bottom.
4. Place baking cups onto a cookie sheet and into the fridge.
5. Once the chocolate is hardened, peel away the baking cup and discard.
6. Fill each cup with fresh fruit for a bite-sized dessert!

White Chocolate Fruit Cups | Vicky Barone

White Chocolate Fruit Cups | Vicky Barone

If you’re going for a Memorial Day Red, White, and Blue theme, use fruits like blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries.

White Chocolate Fruit Cups | Vicky Barone

These chocolate cups are perfect for lots of other desserts like mousse, pudding, or cheesecake. You can also mix and match with different flavors of candy melts. Think: a dark chocolate cup with cherry pie filling and a dollop of whipped cream. YUM!White Chocolate Fruit Cups | Vicky Barone

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