#2984 - White Chocolate Peppermint Bark

(by Shirley McNevich)

1 or 2 tsp. peppermint extract (optional)--only use if you like a lot of peppermint flavor
1 cup crushed peppermint candy canes
2lbs. good quality white chocolate

Line a jelly roll pan with wax paper. In a double boiler add the white chocolate--cook/stir until melted (if you feel comfortable melting the chocolate in the microwave with a microwave safe bowl, that's fine too). Remove from heat--add the peppermint flavoring and 1/2 cup of the crushed candy canes--stir to mix. Pour the mixture into the jelly roll pan, then sprinkle the other 1/2 cup of crushed candy canes evenly over the top. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until firm. Remove from refrigerator--break into pieces.