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Cool Whip candy stacked up. The top piece is cut in half to show cross section.
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Easy Cool Whip Candy

My Cool Whip candy is made with just 3 ingredients and takes less than 20 minutes to prepare before being chilled to perfection! It has such a satisfying texture and is one of my favorite treats to make for Christmas and the holiday season.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Cool time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 17 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Calories: 134kcal
Author: Samantha Erb

Equipment

  • 8x8 baking pan

Ingredients

  • 8 ounce Cool Whip thawed
  • 1 3.9 ounce package instant chocolate pudding
  • 11.5 ounces chocolate melts

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the whipped cream and instant pudding mix. Using a hand mixer, mix the whipped cream and pudding mix for several minutes until it is thick and fluffy.
  • Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper. Spread the nougat filling into the pan. Place it into the freezer for 30-45 minutes to set it up.
  • Remove the nougat filling from the pan and cut it into 16 pieces. Place them back into the freezer.
  • Take the chocolate melts and slowly melt them in the microwave at ½ power in 30-second intervals for 2 minutes, or until completely melted.
  • Take the nougat filling out and piece by piece coat them in the melted chocolate. Place them on a cooling rack to allow excess chocolate to drip. Once completely done, move them to a lined baking sheet and place them back into the freezer.
  • Allow them to set up for another hour.

Notes

  • Handling the nougat gently after mixing keeps it light and fluffy and prevents it from deflating.
  • If the nougat becomes difficult to spread, spray a piece of parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray and use that to press the nougat to create a flat, even layer.
  • Good quality chocolate chips or melts are a must! There aren’t any other flavors for it to hide behind. My personal favorite is Ghirardelli.
  • To make the chocolate coating smooth and shiny, add a ½ tablespoon of coconut oil during the melting process.
  • Use a fork for steady, mess-free dipping. It helps lower the frozen filling into the chocolate, then lift it up easily.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to a month.

Nutrition

Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0.3mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 0.003g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.02mg