Peppermint Bark Graham Crackers

Stack of peppermint bark with graham cracker in the middle.

Peppermint Bark Graham Crackers are chocolate covered graham crackers in milk chocolate + white chocolate, and then topped with crushed peppermint candy canes to resemble peppermint bark. This Christmas treat is easy to make with only 4 ingredients!

Course Christmas, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword chocolate covered graham crackers, easy peppermint bark, peppermint bark graham crackers

Prep Time 15

Chill/Set Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 302kcal

Author Jessica - Together as Family

Ingredients

5 whole graham cracker sheet cut in half
1 bag (10-12 oz) white chocolate melting wafers
1/4 cup crushed/chopped peppermint candy canes
1 cup milk chocolate melting wafers

Instructions

Line a baking sheet/cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Place the white chocolate melting wafers into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until the white chocolate has completely melted and is smooth.
Working one graham cracker half at a time, dip it into the melted white chocolate making sure to cover the entire cracker, use a fork to help remove it from the bowl and place it on the parchment paper.
Immediately sprinkle some crushed candy cane pieces over top.
Repeat this process with the remaining graham cracker halves.
Place the baking sheet into the fridge for 10 minutes.
Place the milk chocolate melting wafers into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until the milk chocolate has completely melted and is smooth.
Place a white chocolate covered graham cracker onto a fork and dip just the bottom of it into the milk chocolate. Place it back onto the parchment paper.
Repeat with remaining crackers.
* Do not dip the side with the candy canes on it! Dip the bottom of each one.
Allow the chocolate to set for about 10-15 minutes before serving and eating.

Notes

Recipe Tips -

Use Ghiradelli Melting Wafers : This recipe is best when used with the melting wafers and not the almond bark. I use the Ghiradelli brand that comes in bags. The white chocolate is in a blue bag while the milk chocolate is in a purple bag. They also sell a dark chocolate (red bag) that would be delicious in place of the milk chocolate if wanted. I do not recommend using chocolate chips or white chocolate chips. They don't melt as smoothly and won't coat the graham cracker smoothly like what you see in the pictures.
Allow To Set Properly : Plan ahead and allow at least 10 minutes for the crackers to set in the fridge and then another 15-30 minutes for them to set again once they've been dipped in milk chocolate.
Double The Recipe OR Make Smaller Peppermint Bark Crackers : This recipe can be easily doubled. Just double each ingredients and you will end up with 20 squares of peppermint bark rather than 10. You can also make the peppermint bark pieces smaller by breaking the graham cracker in half and then in half again, so you end up with those shorter and thinner pieces of crackers.
Use a Fork : Use a fork to help you lift out the graham cracker from the white chocolate. Tap the fork on the side of the bowl to let any excess chocolate fall off. A fork also helps when you are dipping the bottom of the crackers into the milk chocolate.

Variations -

Dark Chocolate : Use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate for the bottom layer.
Garnish on Top : You can use anything you want to sprinkle on top of the chocolate dipped crackers. Chopped Andes peppermint crunch chocolate are good. Christmas sprinkles. Chopped Ghirardelli peppermint bark chocolates. Mini Chocolate Chips.
Milk Chocolate Dipping Variations : Instead of dipping just the bottom of the cracker into the milk chocolate there are a couple of other options. Only dip half of the cracker into the milk chocolate, so instead of the bottom layer being milk chocolate, the side of it will be milk chocolate for a half & half look. You can also omit dipping the chocolate covered graham cracker in the milk chocolate entirely and instead leave it only white chocolate OR use a Ziploc bag (with the corner snipped) to drizzle the milk chocolate over the cracker. Top with more crushed candy canes if doing it this way.
Graham Crackers : Use chocolate graham crackers instead of the classic honey crackers. Or try using this same chocolate dipping method and instead use Oreo cookies!

How To Store -

Store in an airtight container, at room temperature, for up to 1-2 weeks.
You can also store them in the fridge to make sure the chocolate stays firmer and set. Either way works, room temperature or fridge, it just depends on your preference.

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