Description
This Cool Whip Candy Recipe is a delicious no-bake treat featuring a creamy chocolate and Cool Whip filling coated in rich dark chocolate. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, these bite-sized candies are easy to prepare, require minimal cooking, and are best served chilled. Ideal for holiday gatherings or anytime you want a quick and indulgent chocolate dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 packages Milk Chocolate morsels (11 oz each)
- 1 tub Cool Whip, thawed (8 oz)
Coating
- 24 oz Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate chips: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the milk chocolate morsels by heating for one minute. Stir well and microwave again for another 30 seconds. Stir until smooth. If needed, heat for an additional 15 seconds to ensure complete melting. Allow the melted chocolate to sit and cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
- Prepare the baking dish: Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper and set it aside to ensure easy removal of the candy later.
- Combine chocolate and Cool Whip: In a large bowl, gently fold the cooled, melted chocolate together with the thawed Cool Whip. The chocolate may harden into tiny bits as you fold, which is normal. Continue folding gently until all the chocolate and Cool Whip are fully combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Freeze the mixture: Place the baking dish in the freezer for 30 minutes until the mixture firms up. Then, remove from the freezer and cut into 36 squares. Place these squares on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and return to the freezer for at least another 30 minutes to firm completely.
- Melt the coating chocolate: Melt the Ghirardelli dark chocolate wafers according to the package directions, preparing for dipping.
- Dip the candy squares: Remove the frozen candy squares from the freezer and dip each piece into the melted dark chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated. Place the dipped candies back onto parchment paper and allow them to set.
- Store and serve: Store the finished candies in the freezer until ready to serve. These candies are best served cold and can be kept frozen for up to 30 days for optimal freshness.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy candy removal.
- Allowing the melted chocolate to cool before mixing with Cool Whip helps prevent separation.
- Folding gently is key to maintaining the right texture without breaking the chocolate into too small pieces.
- Keep candies frozen until serving to maintain firmness and flavor.
- If you prefer, substitute dark chocolate melting wafers with other high-quality melting chocolates for different flavors.
