peppermint bark

Welcome to my new food blog! I love the Christmas season! It's full of parties, get-togethers and family dinners. It is the perfect time of year to launch my new blog, Apron Confessions.

Everyone has their favorite treat of the season. My sister, Jessica, loves peppermint. Anything and everything peppermint. She waits all year long in anticipation for candy canes and peppermint bark. Thankfully the peppermint bark is very simple to make. It makes a fabulous gift or great to take to any party. Here's the link to a great recipe for it.

You do not need a double boiler for this recipe. You can rig your own version of a double boiler or the microwave works just fine. Just remember to put the chocolate in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until all the chocolate is melted. The oil works to give it that smooth and shiny appearance. You do not want to skip the oil.

Once it has cooled, you can cut it into neat squares or my personal favorite, just break it up. You can put it in a pretty box and it makes a perfect gift. Or place it artfully on a Christmas platter for a great party treat. Whatever you decide to do, I hope you remember to share.