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Easy Cool Whip Candy Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes (including freezing time)
  • Yield: 36 servings

Description

This Easy Cool Whip Candy recipe combines creamy Cool Whip with melted chocolate chips and a smooth almond bark coating, resulting in delicious, bite-sized frozen treats. Perfect for holiday gifts or a sweet indulgence, these candies are simple to make with a few ingredients and require freezing to set. The contrasting chocolate and white chocolate layers offer a delightful visual and flavor experience.

Ingredients

Chocolate Base

  • 2 bags (12 oz each) milk chocolate chips (or white chocolate chips)
  • 1 carton (8 oz) Cool Whip

Coating

  • 8 oz chocolate almond bark (or white melting wafers)
  • 2 oz white almond bark (or white melting wafers)

Instructions

  1. Melt the Chocolate Chips: Place the chocolate chips in a medium, microwave-safe mixing bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Be careful not to burn the chocolate during the melting process.
  2. Cool the Chocolate: Allow the melted chocolate chips to cool for 15-20 minutes or until they reach room temperature, ensuring the mixture doesn’t melt the Cool Whip on mixing.
  3. Mix with Cool Whip: Add the 8 oz carton of Cool Whip to the cooled melted chocolate and stir gently but thoroughly until fully blended, creating a creamy chocolaty mixture.
  4. Freeze the Mixture: Transfer the chocolate-Cool Whip mixture to an 8×8-inch baking dish lined with parchment paper. Place the dish in the freezer for 30 minutes to allow the mixture to set and firm up.
  5. Cut the Candy: Remove the set mixture from the freezer. Using the excess parchment paper, carefully lift the frozen chocolate mixture out of the baking dish. Use a sharp knife to cut the block into 1 to 1½-inch squares.
  6. Freeze the Cut Pieces: Place the cut candy pieces on parchment paper on a baking sheet and return them to the freezer for an additional hour to firm further for dipping.
  7. Prepare the First Almond Bark Coating: Melt 8 oz of almond bark (chocolate or white melting wafers) in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring frequently until smooth and completely melted.
  8. Dip the Candy Pieces: Using a fork, dip each candy piece into the melted almond bark, ensuring they are fully coated. Allow any excess coating to drip off before placing each piece back onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with all candy pieces.
  9. Prepare the Drizzle Coating: Melt the opposite flavor almond bark (2 oz of white almond bark if chocolate was used first, or chocolate almond bark if white was used) in a small microwave-safe bowl. Again, heat in 30-second intervals, stirring often until smooth.
  10. Drizzle the Candy: Transfer the melted almond bark to a small resealable bag and cut off a tiny corner of the bag. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the coated candy pieces for decorative contrast and enhanced flavor. Allow to set before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Be sure to cool the melted chocolate before mixing with Cool Whip to avoid melting it completely.
  • Use parchment paper to make removing and cutting the candy easier.
  • Freezing times are important to get the right firmness for dipping.
  • You can customize this recipe with white or milk chocolate to suit your taste or occasion.
  • Store the finished candies in the freezer for best texture and freshness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes (melting and assembly)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/easy-cool-whip-candy-recipe/