Satisfy your sweet tooth this holiday season with this delicious recipe for Oreo Peppermint Bark. Easy to make and perfect for gifting or enjoying as a festive treat. Only 4 ingredients and 15 minutes needed to make this Christmas sweet that everyone will enjoy!
Have you started your Holiday baking? Although I haven’t started quite yet since we aren’t even in December, but I have put together my menu and plan on making some of my favorite recipes from Buckeye Balls, to Fantasy Fudge, Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies, Peanut Brittle, and of course, this Peppermint Bark Recipe. Not only is it ready to chill in only 15 minutes, but its a festive no bake dessert, and the perfect Holiday treat!
What is Oreo Peppermint Bark?
You may be wondering what Peppermint Oreo Bark is, right?! Well, its a fun treat made from white chocolate, crushed Oreo’s, and crushed candy canes. Peppermint bark is a variation of chocolate bark, which is thought to have originated from the French. Williams Sonoma popularized their version of peppermint bark in 1998. If you aren’t a fan of Oreo’s, I also have this White Chocolate Peppermint Bark version that uses peppermint extract, candy canes, and white chocolate chips.
Why You’ll Love this Candy Cane Oreo Bark
- Only 4 ingredients needed– white chocolate chips, semisweet chocolate chips, Oreo cookies, and candy canes combine into a dessert for everyone!
- Quick and Easy– simple ingredients, no bake, and only 15 minutes of prep, now THAT is easy!
- Fun for the kids– kids love making this with or without the help of an adult and breaking the bark into smaller pieces.
- The perfect make ahead dessert– save time by making this ahead of time. When the Holidays come around, simply add it to your goodie tray!
Ingredients Needed to make this Peppermint Bark Oreo Recipe
Below is a brief overview of the ingredients needed. To see full recipe with exact amounts, scroll to the bottom of this post to the recipe card.
- Chocolate Chips– I use semi-sweet chocolate chips, however, milk chocolate chips work great too.
- White Chocolate Chips– if you can find Ghiradelli, that is best because you want a high quality white chocolate as it offers more flavor.
- Oreo Cookies– Oreo Thins work best because they aren’t too thick. However, if you only have access to regular Oreo’s, that works too.
- Peppermint Candy Canes– crushed.
How to make Oreo Peppermint Bark
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or wax paper, and set aside.
- In a microwave safe bowl, microwave the semi-sweet chocolate chips on 30 second increments, stirring well in between, until melted.
- Pour the melted chocolate onto the parchment, and smooth into an even layer.
- Press the Oreo Thins into the chocolate. Move the baking sheet to the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour.
- Then, add the white chocolate chips to a bowl, and heat for 30 second increments, stirring well in between, until they melt.
- Add the melted white chocolate over the Oreo Thins, and spread out evenly. Sprinkle the crushed peppermints over the white chocolate.
- Return to the refrigerator for 1 more hour to chill. Once the candy has set, break into pieces, and enjoy.
Recipe Tips for Success
- If making this with little kids, I recommend prepping everything first to keep it simple and safe. Older kids can make this on their own.
- To crush the candy canes, you can place them in your food processor and pulse until crushed, or place in a plastic bag and crush using a rolling pin.
- When melting the chocolate in the microwave, only heat in 30 second increments to avoid burning the chocolate.
- Feel free to add in sprinkles, Holiday candies, or even peppermint extract if desired.
Storing White Chocolate Peppermint Bark
- Oreo Chocolate Bark will keep well for up to two weeks. Store in an airtight container at room temperature and enjoy it through the holiday season! Or, package it in cute tins or gift bags and give it away to friends and family.
- You can store your chocolate bark in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- If freezing, chocolate bark will be good for up to 2 months.
More Holiday Recipes to try
- Easy Christmas Cookie Cake– with a soft and chewy texture and festive colors throughout, this chocolate chip cookie cake is a family favorite!
- Christmas Puppy Chow– an easy to make Holiday favorite! Rice Chex Cereal coated in a chocolate peanut butter mixture and finished off with a powdered sugar coating with Holiday M & M's sprinkled throughout.
- Layered Christmas Jello– a tried and true family favorite that is festive, delicious, and makes the perfect addition to any Holiday meal! Also called Finger Jello, this classic Jello recipe is one that can be altered to fit any occasion throughout the year!
- Holiday M & M Cookie Bars– soft, gooey, and loaded with both chocolate chips AND M&M's throughout! Easy to make and perfect for cookie exchanges or goodie trays!
- Ultimate X- Mas Cookie Collection– with people assembling goodie trays and attending Cookie Exchanges, this cookie collection is just what you need! All the top recipes found in one convenient place!
- Christmas Cornflake Brittle– a salty sweet candy made from cornflake cereal!
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Oreo Peppermint Bark (only 4 ingredients)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 12 oz white chocolate chips
- 28 Oreo Thins *or regular Oreo's
- ¼ cup candy canes *crushed
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper and set aside.
- In a microwave safe bowl, microwave the semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30 second increments, stirring well in between, until melted.
- Pour the chocolate onto the parchment paper and smooth into an even layer. Press Oreo Thins into the chocolate.
- Move the baking sheet to the fridge to chill for one hour.
- Add the white chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl and heat in 30 second increments until smooth and creamy. Add the melted white chocolate over the Oreo Thins and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the white chocolate and return the baking sheet to the refrigerator to chill one more hour.
- Once candy has set, break into small pieces and enjoy.
Kristin Hayes says
This bark is so yummy and easy to make! Always a favorite when we make it!