Cool Whip Candy
This Cool Whip candy tastes just like a 3 Musketeers bar, with a fluffy chocolate center and smooth chocolate coating. A quick, 4-ingredient, no-bake treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 36 pieces
Calories: 77kcal
Ingredients
- 11.5 ounces milk chocolate chips (one package)
- 8 ounces tub of frozen whipped topping thawed at room temperature
- 10 ounces bag of ghirardelli chocolate melting wafers
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
Instructions
- Prepare a 8x8 pan with parchment paper. See notes for general tips
- Add the chocolate chips to a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave on 50% power for 1 minute. When done, stir well and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Microwave on 50% power for 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is silky smooth. When done, remove from the microwave.
- Add whipped topping to the melted chocolates and stir well using a rubber spatula. Stir until the mixture is fully combined. It will be thick.
- Pour mixture into the 8x8 dish, scraping the sides of the bowl with the rubber spatula. Be sure to gather all of the mixture.
- Use the spatula to press down and out, make the mixture flush against the edges of the dish and into the corners. Smooth evenly to create a flat surface.
- Place the dish inside the refrigerator and let it chill for 6 hours or overnight.
- When the dish has finished chilling, remove it from the 8x8 pan by pulling up on the side of parchment paper. Use a sharp knife to make 5 cuts on either side. This will create about 1-½ inch pieces.
- Place each individual piece onto a large baking dish. Place that dish inside the refrigerator and allow it to chill while you work step 9.
- Add the chocolate wafers to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on 50% power for 1 minute. When done, stir well and add the remaining vegetable oil. Microwave on 50% power for 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is silky smooth. When done, remove from the microwave.
- Using two forks or dipping tools, dip each candy piece into the melted chocolate, covering it completely before placing it back on the baking sheet.
- Repeat this process, working one piece at a time. When all candies are covered in chocolate, place back inside the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Storage:
- Store: Keep candy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days. Best enjoyed cold for that classic texture.
- Reheat: No reheating needed; this treat is best served chilled straight from the fridge.
- Freeze: Wrap each piece in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
- To best prepare an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper, first take a sheet of parchment large enough to cover the dish and about 2 inches overhang. Using your thumbs and index fingers, press the parchment paper down into the dish, extending your fingers strongly into the corner to make an indention. Remove your fingers and the parchment paper. Using a pair of scissors, cut the parchment paper in 8 places; two cuts leading to each indentation from both sides of the paper. You may need to cut an excess amount of parchment paper off from the longer sides depending on the size of your rolled or pre-cut parchment paper. There should be about 2 inches from each indentation to the end of the paper. Be sure your cuts do not touch one another. When done, place the parchment paper back into the dish, tucking the corners properly behind the parchment sides. Press the paper with your fingers along the edges of the dish to shape it even further. It should hold up nicely.
- Use milk chocolate for the filling to get that classic 3 Musketeers flavor and color. For a richer taste, dark chocolate chips are a great substitute. White chocolate chips work well too if you prefer a sweeter variation.
- Stir quickly when combining the melted chocolate and whipped topping, as the mixture thickens fast.
- Always chill thoroughly before cutting and dipping to keep the texture firm and easy to work with.
- For clean slices, use a sharp knife and wipe it between cuts.
- Customize your size by cutting into mini bites, fun-sized bars (3x1 inch), or full-sized bars (6x1 inch), depending on the occasion.
Nutrition
Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 32mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.01mg
