This bark makes a perfect home made gift for the holidays!

• 12 ounce Dark chocolate chips
• 5 regular sized candy canes, or peppermint candies
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Directions:

Break up peppermint candy into little pieces. Melt the chocolate according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Once melted, add the peppermint extract and stir.

Pour the melted chocolate out onto a cookie sheet lined with wax paper and spread out with a spatula or wooden spoon. Sprinkle the peppermint candy chunks on to the chocolate and gently press them in with yours hands.

Place in the freezer for 5 minutes or until hardened. Break into pieces and serve or store in the fridge in an airtight container. 

NOTE: For a different kind of bark try using slivered almonds with almond extract or orange zest with orange extract.

From:  TheChew.com