Description
Cool whip candy brings a delightful twist to classic desserts with minimal ingredients. Sweet treats like these provide quick satisfaction for home bakers seeking simple yet irresistible confections you can enjoy anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz (680 g) chocolate almond bark or chocolate melting wafers
- 3 cups (525 g) milk chocolate chips
- 8 oz (225 g) Cool Whip, thawed
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring overhanging edges for effortless candy extraction.
- Chocolate Melting: Microwave milk chocolate chips in intervals, stirring until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency. Allow brief cooling.
- Mixture Creation: Fold thawed Cool Whip into the slightly cooled chocolate, blending until forming a uniform, dense mixture.
- Setting Foundation: Spread the chocolate-Cool Whip blend evenly in the prepared pan, creating a level surface. Freeze for 30 minutes until completely solidified.
- Cutting Process: Remove the frozen slab using parchment overhang, then slice into precise, bite-sized squares.
- Coating Preparation: Melt chocolate almond bark or coating wafers, maintaining a fluid, glossy texture.
- Enrobing Technique: Immerse each frozen candy square into the melted chocolate, gently tapping to remove excess and achieve a pristine, smooth finish.
- Final Chilling: Position the chocolate-coated candies on a parchment-lined tray, allowing the shell to set naturally or accelerate solidification through refrigeration.
- Storage: Transfer the completed confections to an airtight container, storing in the refrigerator or freezer to preserve optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Chocolate Melting Mastery: Use low microwave power and stir frequently to prevent chocolate from burning, ensuring a smooth, glossy texture without scorching.
- Whip Temperature Trick: Ensure Cool Whip is completely thawed but still cold for optimal blending and consistency, preventing lumpy or separated mixture.
- Coating Technique: Maintain chocolate coating at consistent temperature, using a fork or dipping tool to create clean, even chocolate shells without drips or uneven coverage.
- Storage Secret: Store candies in single layers between parchment paper to prevent sticking and maintain their delicate chocolate coating, keeping them fresh for up to two weeks in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg