Peppermint Bark

INGREDIENTS
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1-1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract, divided
- 1 pound white chocolate, chopped
- 3 candy canes, crushed
INSTRUCTIONS
- Line a 13 x 9-inch pane with aluminum foil, shiny side up; smooth out any wrinkles.
- In the top part of a double boiler, melt semisweet chocolate, a little at a time, until all melted.
- Stir 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract into chocolate and quickly pour into prepared pan. Spread in even layer. Set aside to cool, approximately 10 minutes.
- In the top part of a double boiler, melt white chocolate. Stir in remaining 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract. Pour over chocolate in pan.
- Immediately sprinkle crushed candies on top, pressing into chocolate. Set aside to cool, approximately 1 hour.
- Lift bark out of pan with foil and break into pieces.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.