Nutty Peppermint Bark

makes 25

KIDS AND ADULTS ALIKE WILL LOVE THIS TREAT. IF YOU CAN’T GET HOLD OF PEPPERMINT CANDY CANES, SUBSTITUTE THEM WITH ANY HARD MINT CANDY.

ingredients

7 ounces red-and-white striped peppermint candy canes, broken into pieces

1 pound white chocolate, coarsely chopped

⅓ cup chopped pistachio nuts

½ cup chopped walnuts

1 Line a 12 × 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2 Put the broken candy canes into a large plastic bag and seal tightly. Using a rolling pin, bang the bag until the candy is crushed into small pieces.

3 Put the chocolate into a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of gently simmering water and heat until melted. Remove from the heat and stir in three-quarters of the candy.

4 Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, smooth the surface with a spatula, and sprinkle with the chopped pistachio nuts and walnuts and the remaining candy. Press down slightly to make sure they stick. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or until firm.

5 Break the bark into small, uneven pieces. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe from Tempt