Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Peppermint Bark 3.3 (381) Yield: Makes 2 1/4 pounds or one 11-by-17-inch sheet Peppermint bark makes for a delicious and refreshing sweet treat. If you don't have a double boiler, use a metal bowl set over a pot of simmering water to make this recipe. Directions Line an 11-by-17-inch baking sheet with parchment, and set aside. In the top of a double boiler, melt white chocolate, stirring constantly. With a chef's knife or meat tenderizer, cut or pound candy canes into 1/4-inch pieces. Stir pieces of candy canes and peppermint oil into the melted chocolate. Remove from heat, and pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet; spread evenly. Chill until firm, 25 to 30 minutes. Break into pieces, and serve. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.