Cool Whip Candy (3 Musketeers Copycat) Recipe
This Cool Whip Candy recipe is a delightful 3 Musketeers copycat treat featuring a smooth milk chocolate and Cool Whip center coated in a rich chocolate shell. Perfect for a creamy, chocolatey dessert that’s easy to make and freezes into delicious bite-sized squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (includes melting chocolate steps, freezing time excluded)
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (includes freezing time)
- Yield: 12 to 16 candy bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Center Layer
- 1 package (11 ounces) milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 tub (4 ounces) Cool Whip, thawed
Coating
- 10 ounces Ghirardelli chocolate melting wafers (milk or dark)
Instructions
- Prepare baking dish: Line a 5×7 inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside. Also line a baking sheet with parchment paper to place the candy squares later.
- Melt chocolate chips: Place 1 cup of the milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and melt at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth. Let the melted chocolate cool at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- Combine chocolate and Cool Whip: Fold the thawed Cool Whip into the cooled melted chocolate gently until fully combined. Pour this mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Freeze the center: Place the baking dish in the freezer for 30 to 60 minutes, or until the chocolate-Cool Whip mixture is firm.
- Cut and freeze: Remove the hardened mixture from the baking dish using the parchment paper. Cut into 12 to 16 squares, then place them on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Return the squares to the freezer for at least 30 minutes to firm up further.
- Melt chocolate wafers: Melt the 10 ounces of chocolate melting wafers according to package instructions, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Dip candy bars: Take the frozen candy squares out of the freezer and dip each piece into the melted chocolate coating completely. Use a toothpick to help slide the candy off into the parchment paper and to smooth the edges by removing excess chocolate.
- Final freeze and store: Store the dipped candy bars in the freezer until ready to serve for optimal chocolate coating firmness and refreshing taste.
Notes
- Ensure the Cool Whip is fully thawed before folding to avoid lumps.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- Keep the candy bars frozen until serving to maintain texture and prevent melting.
- You can use milk or dark chocolate melting wafers depending on your preference for the coating.
- Handle the dipped candy bars with care as the chocolate coating can be delicate.
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