Thursday, December 8, 2011

{ minted }


Last weekend, we gathered for our first Christmas celebration of the season. Admittedly, the day snuck up on me - as Christmas always does - but there was just enough time to whip up a holiday classic: peppermint bark. The candy was a hit, and the most audible raves were from my seven-year-old cousin who took more than half of it home with her. I altered this recipe, omitting the oil, adding more peppermints, and melting the chocolate in the microwave for about two minutes, stirring halfway through.






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22 comments:

  1. LyddieGalDecember 8, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    oh, that is some nice thick bark. looking good!

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  2. Fictitious FashionDecember 8, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    wats a peppermint bark? it looks delicious.. if u cud post it a day earlier.. I'd have made dis fr my bf's bday today :D hahah..

    New post is here.. Maybe u have time to visit my blog :)
    Love
    Akanksha

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  3. TheresaDecember 8, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Oo that looks amazing! I'm definitely going to have to try this out myself this year. ♥

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  4. Jenny NDecember 8, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    oooh! Those look so good! I love chocolate mint.

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  5. Closet FashionistaDecember 8, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    YUM!!!!! So delicious! :)
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  6. Collette OsunaDecember 8, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Wow, the recipe looks delicious...I love chocolate anything!

    A Funky Little Fashion Blog

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  7. Just Another ShopaholicDecember 8, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Looks way too delicious.

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  8. LauraDecember 8, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    I just recently made peppermint bark, too! First time making it from home, and I will definitely never buy it from the store again.

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  9. R. ChandraDecember 9, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    oh peppermint bark is my favorite holiday treat ever. mmm, mm!!

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  10. UnknownDecember 9, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Wow, that looks really good!

    xo Ashleigh

    www.thedaileigh.blogspot.com

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  11. AngelaDecember 9, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    i had to wipe drool off my face. : )

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  12. UnknownDecember 9, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Peppermint bark is my favorite holiday treat! It's my mom and I's tradition to get it at Williams-Sonoma, but maybe we'll have to make it instead!

    xoxo

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  13. Anna (South Molton St Style)December 10, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    I've just discovered your blog, love it. This recipe looks divine - will have to track down these mints - hard to find in London!

    Merry Christmas! xxx
    www.southmoltonststyle.com

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  14. signature mixDecember 10, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    These look absolutely delicious! What a perfect holiday treat.

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  15. StyleIDnetDecember 11, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    nice idea. Looks really Yummy.
    Will give it a try.

    http://styleidnet.blogspot.com/
    http://styleidcloset.blogspot.com/

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  16. UnknownDecember 11, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    ooh looks soo yummy!

    love from San Francisco,
    Britt+Whit

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  17. SandraDecember 12, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Looks very interesting!does it taste good?:)

    Just found you blog! It's great! Following :))

    Sandra
    Stop by - Where are my keys?

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  18. BreDecember 12, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Looks delicious! I plan on making some bark this week for a holiday party, I'm doing white chocolate, apricots, and pistachios. But I definitely have to make classic peppermint bark too!

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  19. percentblogDecember 12, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    LOVE peppermint bark!

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  20. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 5:29 PM

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  21. Elle SeesDecember 14, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    This looks divine. I'm pretty sure I'll be serving it at my party this weekend.
    PS You've been good this year, so why not reward yourself with a treat? I'm giving away 5 shirts from StyleMint!

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  22. Lisa Lisa LisaDecember 15, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    This looks INCREDIBLE! And how adorable about your little cousin. She must be a cutie!

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