1/2teaspoonLiquid Stevia**this will depend on the type of Stevia and your preferred sweetness
1/2cupCrushed Peppermints to top
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cacao powder, coconut oil, maple syrup, and peppermint extract
Stir until thoroughly mixed
Pour dark chocolate mixture on top of a large baking sheet covered with a layer of parchment paper
Place in freezer and allow dark chocolate to harden for about 30 minutes or until solid
While dark chocolate layer is hardening, melt the cocoa butter and coconut oil in a microwave or over a double-burner on the stove (I warmed it up in the microwave for 30 second intervals)
Once the coconut oil and cocoa butter are melted, add in the peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and stevia and mix together
Place peppermints in a bag and use a mallet to crush into small pieces
Take out the dark chocolate layer on the baking sheet and pour the white chocolate mixture over the dark chocolate layer
Sprinkle the crushed peppermints scattering across the white chocolate layer
Immediately place the bark back into the freezer and allow the white chocolate layer to harden
Take out after 30 minutes or when bark is hardened and using your hands, a knife, or a mallet, break into pieces
Serve and enjoy!
Notes
*I used stevia in this recipe because maple syrup, honey, coconut sugar, or agave syrup would taint the color of the white chocolate. Feel free to use any sweetener if the color of the white chocolate does not really matter to you!