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Peppermint Hot Cocoa Bark

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TBSP Kitchens
Updated Dec 30, 2016
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Creamy dark chocolate, cool mint and a hefty sprinkling of those classic hot cocoa mini marshmallows. No, we’re not talking about a mug of peppermint cocoa. We’re talking about a big pan of Peppermint Hot Cocoa Bark!

Peppermint Hot Cocoa Bark

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 16
  • Ingredients 4
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 bags (12 oz each) dark chocolate chips
  • 2 cups Cocoa Puffs™ Cereal
  • 1 cup mint-chocolate baking chips
  • 3/4 cup vanilla-flavor mini marshmallow bits (from a 3 oz jar)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place dark chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered for 2-3 minutes. Stir, and continue heating in short intervals until chocolate is smooth and glossy when you stir it.
  • Step 
    2
    Pour chocolate out onto parchment and use a large rubber spatula to spread in a thin, even layer (about 1/4 inch thick).
  • Step 
    3
    Immediately sprinkle cereal over the chocolate, followed by the mint-chocolate baking chips and marshmallow bits.
  • Step 
    4
    Let stand about 30 minutes or until firm, or refrigerate if necessary. Break into 2-inch pieces. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition

250 Calories
13g Total Fat
2g Protein
30g Total Carbohydrate
23g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
250
Calories from Fat
120
Total Fat
13g
20%
Saturated Fat
8g
39%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
30mg
1%
Potassium
220mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
30g
10%
Dietary Fiber
3g
11%
Sugars
23g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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