Strips of the outermost layer of the peppermint tree? No. The sound a dog makes after he’s just brushed his teeth? Nope! What we’re talking about is the timeless combination of chocolate and peppermint, and let me assure you, making this recipe is so delicious and simple, it’s almost like cheating.
I have been making this holiday treat for as long as I can remember, and continue to have requests for it every year. If you’re in a last-minute pickle about what to bring to the next holiday potluck, or if you want a thoughtful handmade gift for your Secret Santa, this one’s for you. While I was in university (and my pocketbook was extremely lean), I still tried to buy the very best chocolate I could find for my bark. It’s the ingredient this recipe hinges on. If you can’t find dairy-free white chocolate, use semi-sweet chocolate in its place. If you are using chocolate chips instead of chopped chocolate, you’ll need about 2⅔ cups of each.