Peppermint Brittle

Make peppermint brittle with crushed peppermint candies stirred into melted white chocolate. The mixture is spread in a pan and allowed to chill until hardened.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 159 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 pounds white chocolate
• 30 small peppermint candy canes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line a large jellyroll pan with heavy-duty foil.

Step 2

Place white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave on medium power, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth, 5 to 6 minutes.

Step 3

Place candy canes in a plastic bag or between 2 pieces of waxed paper. Using a mallet or rolling pin, break candy canes into small pieces. Stir candy pieces into melted white chocolate.

Step 4

Spread white chocolate mixture evenly in the prepared pan. Chill until set, about 1 hour.

Step 5

Break into pieces by slamming the pan on the counter.