Advent Calendar Day 9 – Choc-Peppermint Holiday Bark

Zero Effort, Maximum Festive Vibes

Welcome to Day 9, where we embrace the golden rule of December cooking: if it looks festive and took five minutes, it’s perfect.
Say hello to Choc-Peppermint Holiday Bark, the lazy legend of the Christmas treat world.

This one is almost offensively easy. Melt chocolate, sprinkle stuff, chill it, break it—done. But the end result? A glossy slab of Christmas cheer that looks like you spent hours slaving away in a reindeer-themed apron. It’s crunchy, sweet, refreshing, and so versatile. Perfect for gifting, snacking, or pretending you’re the kind of person who makes homemade edible presents.

Whether you’re sharing it with friends, coworkers, family, or just your future self at 11pm after wrapping gifts, this bark delivers festive satisfaction.🎄

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Takes 10 minutes from start to fridge
No baking, no skill, no stress
Looks extremely aesthetic in jars or bags
Scales effortlessly for gift giving
Deliciously nostalgic—like Christmas and candy canes had a baby

🍫 Ingredients (Serves 4… or one choc-mint enthusiast)

200g dark or milk chocolate
50g white chocolate (optional, for swirl magic)
2 candy canes, crushed
1/4 cup peppermint lollies or mint chocolate chips (optional)
Pinch of sea salt

🔥 How to Make It

Line a baking tray with paper.
Melt your main chocolate (dark or milk) in the microwave in 20–30 second bursts, stirring until smooth.
Pour onto the tray and spread into a thin layer.
Melt the white chocolate and drizzle it over the top. Swirl with a skewer like you know what you’re doing.
Sprinkle crushed candy canes, peppermint bits, and a pinch of sea salt.
Chill for 20–30 minutes until firm.
Break into rustic shards—embrace the chaos.

Make it solo-sized: Use 50g chocolate and one candy cane.
Make it gift-sized: Double or triple; wrap in cellophane with ribbon for instant “Pinterest parent” energy.

💬 Christmas Card Message to Write to Your Single Friends

“Your Christmas doesn’t need to be perfect—just sweet, joyful, and a little bit chaotic. Here’s to finding magic in simple things (like chocolate you made yourself!).”