The Best Peppermint Treats

by Slashfood Editor, Posted Dec 17th 2010 @ 5:00PM

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Along with mistletoe, strings of colorful lights and crazy holiday shoppers, the Christmas season is when peppermint bark starts appearing everywhere -- from drugstores to high end stores. In an effort to save you time and money, we did our own taste-off and rounded up our favorites.

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Our Favorite Peppermint Bark and Cookies

Dove and Ghiradelli Peppermint Bark

The one dangerous thing about bark is you can break off a very large piece for yourself. However, with individually packaged squares like Dove and Ghiradelli's, your diet is safe. Each has their own high points: If you enjoy white chocolate more than peppermint, stick with Ghiradelli's version; if you want a real peppermint burst, Dove delivers.

Where to buy: Supermarkets and drug stores

Our Favorite Peppermint Bark and Cookies

Hershey's Candy Cane Kisses

This candy can't technically be called "bark," but it had us searching drug stores everywhere for additional bags. With pieces of candy cane crushed up in the white chocolate, it was the perfect bite-size peppermint treat.

Where to buy: Supermarkets, drug stores, Amazon and Hershey's Chocolate World

Our Favorite Peppermint Bark and Cookies

Jo's Peppermint Bark

This bark is more about the chocolate than the peppermint. The white chocolate was smooth and creamy with just a hint of mint, and will become a favorite among the white-chocolate lovers in your life.

Where to buy: Whole Foods or Jo's Candies

Our Favorite Peppermint Bark and Cookies

The Original Peppermint Bark

Yes, this is probably the most expensive bark you can purchase, but the price reflects the quality. Thick layers of both dark and white chocolate are topped with big chunks of peppermint. This is our #1 choice for gift-giving, entertaining or just hogging for yourself!

Where to buy: Williams-Sonoma

Our Favorite Peppermint Bark and Cookies

Late July Dark Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies

Imagine an Oreo on steroids. Now imagine an Oreo on steroids topped with peppermint. These chocolate sandwich cookies are dipped in chocolate than lightly sprinkled with peppermint candy crumbs. We're still dreaming of them...

Where to buy: Whole Foods

Our Favorite Peppermint Bark and Cookies

Peppermint Bark Cookies

Chocolate wafer cookies become an extra sweet treat when dipped in white chocolate than topped with pieces of peppermint candies. You'll be ordering seconds quickly to satisfy the crunch craving these will leave you with.

Where to buy: Williams-Sonoma

Our Favorite Peppermint Bark and Cookies

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