peppermint bark and H-E-B Virtual Progressive Holiday Dinner

Hello, friends! Today, I am so super excited to tell you all about the H-E-B Progressive Holiday Dinner. I have paired up with 4 other fabulous bloggers this holiday season to showcase how great H-E-B is for all your Christmas needs! We will be sharing our amazing content next week, and this is what you have to look forward to....

Monday 12/8: Table Décor by Handmade Mood

Tuesday 12/9: Drinks/ Wine by Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine

Wednesday 12/10: Appetizers by Confections of a Foodie Bride

Thursday 12/11: Main Course by A Zesty Bite

Friday 12/12: Desserts by The Baking Fairy

We will each be in charge of one component of a holiday dinner, which will all be put together to create one show-stopping Christmas party for y'all!

As if getting tons of great holidays ideas and recipes wasn't enough, we will also be hosting an Instagram giveaway every single day throughout our Virtual Progressive Dinner week! Participate each day with a picture of your favorite dish under the theme of the day {so, on MY recipe day, be sure to share your favorite desserts!}, and you will be entered to win a $100 H-E-B giftcard and a $50 prize pack! Did I mention we are giving one of these away EVERY SINGLE DAY next week? Yes, I'm totally serious. Just share your favorite dishes with the hashtag #HEBJoyvilleSweeps and tag @HEB to be entered! Super easy and you can win BIG!

My official recipe day isn't until next Friday, but I wanted to give you guys a little sneak peek of what I'm planning! Today I am sharing the quintessential Christmas treat, Peppermint Bark! 3 ingredients and 10 minutes is all you need for this insanely addictive candy. Keep in mind that you will need this to make my recipe next week! Good luck guessing and happy baking!

Print Recipe

peppermint bark

Prep Time30 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Course: Candy

Servings: 3 cups

Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy

Ingredients

• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 3 candy canes crushed
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract {optional}

Instructions

• Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper, and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, until smooth and creamy. Pour onto the prepared baking sheet, and spread evenly with a spatula. Chill this layer in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.
• When ready, in another medium bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in the same way, and stir in the peppermint extract.
• Using a spatula, spread this layer evenly on top of the dark chocolate. Sprinkle with the crushed candy canes.
• Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until solid, then break off into pieces. Enjoy immediately, or save it for my recipe next week!

In accordance with the FTC Guidelines, I am disclosing that I received compensation from H-E-B for my time and participation in the H-E-B Virtual Progressive Dinner. Although we have material connection to H-E-B, any publicly stated opinions of H-E-B and their brands remain my own.