Peppermint Brittle
A quick, festive brittle made with creamy white chocolate and crunchy peppermint candy canes—perfect for gifting, snacking, and holiday dessert trays.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 36 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 pounds white chocolate
30 small peppermint candy canes, crushed
Instructions
- Line a large jellyroll pan with heavy-duty foil.
- Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl on medium power, stirring every minute until smooth (about 5–6 minutes).
- Crush the candy canes into small, even pieces using a rolling pin or mallet.
- Stir the crushed peppermint into the melted chocolate.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared pan.
- Chill for 1 hour or until fully set.
- Break into pieces by tapping the pan firmly on the counter.
Notes
Swirl in dark or milk chocolate for a marbled look.
Add crushed cookies or pretzels for extra crunch.
Sprinkle extra peppermint on top before chilling for decoration.
Add a tiny drop of peppermint extract for stronger mint flavor.
Melt white chocolate slowly to avoid seizing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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