peppermint bark

Minty chocolate treat

Peppermint bark is a holiday confection made by layering white and dark chocolate, then topping with crushed peppermint candy.

The chocolate sets into a brittle sheet that's broken into irregular pieces for serving.

It's a popular homemade gift and seasonal treat: She made peppermint bark for the office party.

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Pungent culinary bulb

anchovy · bacon · wasabi · ginger chews

seasonal association

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Warm-season edible crops

lemonade · popsicles · s'mores · ice cream

confection texture and format

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Creamy cooked confection

caramel chews · taffy · marshmallow · truffle · soft nougat

Family

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Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G