I found one recipe so far at elise.com but every time I type in Peppermint Bark Recipes I get recipes to make it not use it. It expires soon so I really need recipes asap. I love to bake and love the flavor of peppermint so PLEASE send me any recipes I can use this bark in.
Well, as I said the box has an expiration date of 4-23-08, I have no idea why the item goes bad but anyway I try to use things by the expiration date. I can't eat the whole box in a short time so that is why I need recipes to put it in. I can give some as gifts but would like to use some in different desserts for my family to enjoy.
The box has tiny chunks (smaller than chocolate chips) of white chocolate peppered with peppermint pieces, round candies that look like crushed plain M & M's that are flavored with peppermint, and crushed candy canes.
I thought about taking little baggies of the bark to Relief Society in the morning as gifts but would really like to have a couple of recipes to pass out too.
Hey, Gina.
Sometimes the company who makes the product will have online recipes. Until you find some though you can seal it tightly and freeze it. The air you leave in the bag will will make it go stale more quickly.
Try this site. I just typed in peppermint. http://allrecipes.com/Search/Ingredients.aspx
Good luck!
If it is chocolate, then here i an idea for you.
Melt down the chocolate pieces, take regular plastic spoons (you can get the colored ones to make it really pretty) dip the spoon part in powdered sugar and then into the chocolate thats been melted. Let them harden, then take pre cut sections of colored plastic wrap and wrap them pretty, secure with the thin satin ribbon and place them in a basket with the instructions, "just add warm milk and stir! Hot Chocolate!" with a touch of mint ;) Hope this gives you an idea or two. You can even stick a few mini marshmellows to the almost hard chocolate for a little extra treat :)
WOW! Your dilemma sounds exciting! I am also an avid baker and love getting recipes of all types. I've got to say though I've never had a box of peppermint bark! This sounds like something I'd also like to have and work with in my kitchen. I enjoy giving away my treats and sometimes sell them in the open market where I live. I'd suggest googling the word peppermint bark for recipes. Also, you might try going to foodtv.com for more recipes. How about paula dean recipes? She's an excellent baker/cook with yummy down-home recipes! And if/when you find some recipes will you please share them with me? By the way, I'm a mom of 3, step-mom of 2 all full grown and a grandmom of 1. I live in Mexico although my status here says I'm in the states. it wouldn't allow me to use my zip from my own state/country. Happy Baking Gina B.
I make pepermint brownies. Just make up the batter (any will do...is there a BAD brownie?) and sprinkile the chunks on top before baking. Thick for more, light for less. It is suprisingly good and you can use all kinds of chips and such in all different flavors.
I found a few things for you:
Peppermint Bark Chocolate Chip Cookies
http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/000015.html
Other peoples suggestions for what to do with extra:
http://www.aldenteblog.com/2008/01/what-to-do-with.html
I thought one just ate peppermint bark like candy.
Why can't you make some cupcakes and just throw some in --
mmmm vanilla ice cream slightly softened, add the peppermint bark, refreeze it. How about an ice cream cake?
And what about peppermint bark makes it expire? Candy canes? White chocolate? I don't know as I've never been able to keep it around that long!
Use it like you would use chocolate chips.
Good morning - toss some in brownies (either in the batter or layer in between before baking. Make peppermint cookies - again you might want to finely crush them and toss in batter. Put on top of pies and use to decorate cakes, etc. Other then that I don't have a clue. It will be interesting to hear what other moms have to say.
Good Morning, Gina!!
Hey, it's now getting to where you can have some summer time fun...make some homemade icecream. Use your favorite vanille or chocolate recipe for icecream and just add your chips.
Have fun!!
T.
Hi Gina,
I'd love to know how you acquired a 5 lb. box of it!!!! Once as a gift, I received a huge tin of After Eights. Of all the chocolate in the world....... Ah, it's the thought......
Try Elise.com again. You missed this one:::
http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/006207peppermint_ba...
Scrumptous Cupcakes:::
http://somethingsoclever.blogspot.com/2006/04/peppermint-...
Also, here's a few quickies ::::
PEPPERMINT CRUNCH BARK
1 lb. white chocolate
1 c. peppermint bark (you can also use crunched peppermints)
Melt white chocolate for one minute in the microwave. Stir in peppermint bark. Spread on cookie sheet covered with wax paper. Place in freezer until cool (approximately 3 minutes). Break into pieces.
ALMOND BARK - PEPPERMINT CANDY
2 lbs. white almond bark
1 1/2 c. crushed peppermint bark
Melt white almond bark on top of double boiler (never add water as it curdles the white almond bark). It takes about 10 minutes to melt thoroughly and will be very thick. Crush either peppermint candy canes or peppermint bark in blender until it is powder. Meanwhile, line a cookie sheet with tin foil. Mix hard crushed candy with melted white almond bark. Spread on lined cookie sheet. Let it dry and chop into pieces.
Have an ice cream party, as I'm sure you have an ice cream maker......right?????
Peppermint Ice Cream
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups cream
1/2 tsp vanilla
Peppermint Bark
Start ice cream maker, quick throw in milk plus sugar. After 1-2 minutes pour in cream and flavorings. Hold breath. Release breath: you have to wait 25-30 minutes. Crush the bark, insert into ice cream a few minutes before it is finished. Store in freezer.
And here's the one every1 else has::::
http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/000015.html
A cute holiday page:::
http://www.glendasattic.com/r2/cc/wcp.htm
After you make all this, you must invite us over ok??
Now go whip up a few winners and have a happy peppermint kind of day!!
Sincerely, _________
You can always make cookies with it.
I feel silly cuz I always just eat it as it is. I never thought to make anything with it. :)
C.
Hi Gina,
Go to Food.com, in the recipes section you can choose (far left) the ingredients you want to use in a recipe-it's also great when you have several items in pantry/freezer and NO ideas for dinner.
I hope it helps...OH-check out Martha Stewart's website too-it has a similar feature where you can choose ingredients. Seems like Martha would have More than anyone else with Peppermint Bark.
Oh-the only recipe I can think of is covered pretzels-you could melt some chocolate chips and dip them then dip again w/ the Peppermint Bark-Mint Cho covered Pretzels...??
If you don't use it-can it be frozen??
Good Luck,
C. :-)
I have never made anything with it either. I just eat as is. The finished product is what you have been given.
You can melt it and dip just about anything in it. I like using pretzels or peanut butter sandwiched between ritz crackers. You could melt it and spread it out on waxed paper on a cookie sheet and break into small pieces after it cools. If it is about to expire you can freeze it. It will freeze well and you can use it at a later date. Like around christmas time.
