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.
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: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 0.4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 11mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 0.003gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.02mg
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
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