Peppermint bark

Here is a recipe that my friend used last year for Christmas gifts and it's really good. If you like peppermint and white chocolate, you will love this candy.

2 pounds of white chocolate, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
12 large candy canes
1/2 tsp peppermint oil

Line an 11-by-17-inch baking sheet with parchment, and set aside.

In the top of a double boiler, melt white chocolate, stirring constantly. If you don't have a double boiler, use a metal bowl set on top of a pot of simmering water.

With a chef’s knife or meat tenderizer, cut or pound candy canes into 1/4-inch pieces.

Stir pieces of candy canes and peppermint oil into the melted chocolate. Remove from heat, and pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet; spread evenly. Chill until firm, 25 to 30 minutes. Break into pieces, and serve. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

*recipe from Martha Stewart's website.