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Post by lavawalker on Nov 23, 2014 4:51:09 GMT
On a recent post here i was reading about how many of you like Williams Sonoma Peppermint bark at Christmas. Went to their website. Really? $28 a pound?!?! It is that good? Does anyone have a recipe? Because $28 a pound ain't happening...
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lesmcf
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Post by lesmcf on Nov 23, 2014 5:44:04 GMT
I hate to say this. It it really is that good.
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Post by eebud on Nov 23, 2014 5:46:52 GMT
It is very good! But, I think they always drop the price. I think I usually pay about $20 a box or maybe it is $28 or 2 for $40. I hVe never paid full price.
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Post by ExpatBackHome on Nov 23, 2014 6:20:36 GMT
This is the recipe I make. Very easy
INGREDIENTS
12 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips
12 ounces white chocolate (with cocoa butter)
1 ½ teaspoon peppermint oil
crumbled peppermint candy canes
DIRECTIONS
Melt semisweet chocolate on a lined cookie sheet, place in fridge
Melt white chocolate in a bowl, add peppermint oil
Spread on cooled semisweet chocolate
Sprinkle crumbled peppermint candy canes on top
Gently press candy canes into white chocolate. Put in fridge to harden.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2014 15:22:27 GMT
Costco has its own version too. We've bought a pack but haven't opened it.
We used to buy WS every year, but $28 has gotten way too expensive!
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Post by jumperhop on Nov 23, 2014 15:36:08 GMT
Yes Costco has some too. My friends were talking about how divine it is,
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Post by moveablefeast on Nov 23, 2014 15:37:14 GMT
It really is that good, but I think it's gotten really expensive over the years. It was $15 a decade ago. I like it better than Costco's because W-S's bark is less overtly minty.
I made my own last year and it's very easy. I don't put the peppermint flavor in the base. I like the creamy chocolates and the little bite of peppermint from the crushed candies.
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iowgirl
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Post by iowgirl on Nov 23, 2014 15:42:25 GMT
The Ghirardelli peppermint square are really good too. You can buy bags of them anywhere. Yummy!
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Post by auntkelly on Nov 23, 2014 15:42:38 GMT
I saw some at Trader Joe's yesterday, but didn't check the price. I think I'll try making it this year.
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Post by Restless Spirit on Nov 23, 2014 16:05:24 GMT
It is good. I always wait until after the holidays and buy it half price.
Glad to read about the Costco brand. We are heading to Costco in a few minutes and I'll definitely look for it.
ETA: Well. I'm back from Costco and my Costco doesn't carry it. Bummer.
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Post by giatocj on Nov 23, 2014 16:08:05 GMT
To me, it really is that good. I bought the 2 lb. box yesterday and couldn't wait to get it home.
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aubs
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Post by aubs on Nov 23, 2014 16:08:27 GMT
It is really good, but if I get it I only buy it on sale. A basic recipe will also serve you well if you find really good chocolate.
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~Susan~
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Post by ~Susan~ on Nov 23, 2014 16:56:17 GMT
WHAT?! I have been making this stuff for years and it doesn't come anywhere near $28!
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PrettyInPeank
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Post by PrettyInPeank on Nov 23, 2014 17:19:44 GMT
Costco's is good, but not as good as William Sanoma's in my opinion. I never buy it though--I'd rather spend $28 on premium chocolate.
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Post by Zee on Nov 23, 2014 17:32:43 GMT
I've never tried WS because I can't believe anything is better than the Fannie May version!
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Post by bigbundt on Nov 23, 2014 21:02:24 GMT
It is good but not $28 good!  I too like the Ghirardelli peppermint squares.  |
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PrettyInPeank
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Post by PrettyInPeank on Nov 23, 2014 21:37:46 GMT
bigbundt that's what I buy to satisfy the peppermint bark craving. I bought the Costco stuff one year, and I inadvertently took extra large amounts because the pieces were so big. The squares are perfect portions.
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Post by bc2ca on Nov 23, 2014 22:02:07 GMT
It is good. I always wait until after the holidays and buy it half price. Glad to read about the Costco brand. We are heading to Costco in a few minutes and I'll definitely look for it. ETA: Well. I'm back from Costco and my Costco doesn't carry it. Bummer. Costco's is in the fresh bakery section, and is a bigger seller here, so maybe it is regional item? A couple family members would be very sad if we couldn't get. |
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Post by SabrinaM on Nov 23, 2014 22:09:21 GMT
I made it one year but the white and dark chocolate didn't hold together. The layers separate.
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