Description
Homemade peppermint bark doesn’t have to be complicated with this simple recipe for coconut oil peppermint bark. With only five ingredients and lots of flavor, this festive holiday treat is sure to be a hit with the whole family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, softened
- 2 1/4 teaspoons maple syrup (add more to taste – if you prefer a sweeter chocolate, increase the maple syrup by 1/4 teaspoon until desired sweetness level is achieved)
- 2 drops peppermint extract
- 3 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Combine cocoa powder, softened coconut oil and maple syrup in a medium-size bowl and stir. Add peppermint extract. (Be careful with the peppermint extract! A little bit goes a long way.)
- Adjust sweetness and minty flavor to taste, adding more maple syrup and another drop of peppermint extract, if desired.
- Spray an 8×8 baking dish with cooking spray or lightly coat with coconut oil. Pour chocolate into dish, using a spatula to spread evenly.
- Top with crushed peppermint candies and place in the freezer for 20 minutes until set. Cut into pieces and enjoy.
- Store in the fridge or freezer in an air-tight container.
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