

Snip the tip off the end of the decorator bag Remove cookie cutters from refrigerator and place on lined baking sheet. Place bag back in microwave and repeat until chocolate is melted. Place Ghirardelli Chocolate pieces in decorator bag (filling about 1/2 way), twist top of the bag, place in microwave on 50% power for 30 seconds. Line a baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper. Place the cookie cutters in the refrigerator until ready to fill. Printable recipe and instructions at end of this post Instructions for making Christmas Tree Peppermint Bark… JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser.

Parchment or Waxed paper lined baking sheetĬellophane treat bags, Ribbon and tags– Clear cellophane bags, ribbon, and a cute tag turn your peppermint bark into the perfect holiday gift! I like the Wilton Candy Cane Candy Melts because they’re already peppermint flavored, so no need to add peppermint extract.Ĭrushed Candy Cane – you can buy a package of candy canes and crush them, or I found crushed candy cane pieces in the baking aisle of my grocery store. You can use any kind of chocolate you like, but good quality chocolate will yield a better tasting bark. (Christmas trees, snowflakes, stars and gingerbread men would all be cute too)ĭecorator Bag – I melted the chocolate right in the 12″ disposable decorator bag, then squeezed the chocolate into all the nooks and crannies of my cookie cutter.Ĭhocolate – For this project, I used the Wilton Candy Cane Melts and Ghirardelli Chocolate Baking Bar. The smaller metal ones work nicely because you can clean them up and gift them along with the bark. You can use many different variations on this, but here are the basics:Ĭookie Cutters – Any cookie cutters will work.

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Holiday baking season is in full swing! I’ve made peppermint bark a few times in the past, and it’s always a huge hit! It’s ridiculously easy to make yet an indulgent luxurious looking treat that’s great for gifting! This time I decided to try something a little different rather than just breaking up a piece of the bark….I used cookie cutters! and made Christmas Tree Peppermint Barkīe sure to sign up for my email… to get new recipes and ideas in your inbox!Ĭlick HERE to save recipe to Pinterest! How to make Christmas Tree Peppermint Bark with Cookie Cutters What You Need……… Christmas Tree Peppermint Bark makes a fun homemade holiday gift!
