Cool Whip Candy is the perfect way to satisfy your chocolate cravings anytime! This simple recipe is a delicious homemade version of a Three Musketeers chocolate bar. I love making this candy when I’m in the mood for an indulgent treat. It also makes a thoughtful holiday gift—just wrap them up in containers with a bow or a festive gift bag for a special touch!
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The center is creamy and light, just like 3 Musketeers candy! They’re perfectly chocolatey without being too rich or heavy. You can also make a white chocolate version too! You’re going to love both of them!
If you like easy recipes with Cool Whip, you will love Lemon Cool Whip Cookies and Cake Mix Cool Whip Cookies.
Why You’ll Love This Easy 3 Musketeers Recipe
- Budget-friendly: The ingredients are affordable, making this the perfect inexpensive treat for when you have a chocolate craving.
- Only 20 minutes to prepare: In just 20 minutes, your candy will be ready to go into the freezer to set. The process is quick and easy!
- 3-ingredient recipe: You only need 3 simple ingredients for this easy candy recipe.
Ingredients
There are only a few ingredients needed to make this copycat 3 Musketeers recipe at home. Most can be found in the baking and dairy aisles at any grocery store. Plus, you can store the Cool Whip in the freezer and the melting chocolates in your pantry until you need them.
- Chocolate chips: You can use white or milk chocolate chips for the center of the candy bars, depending on whether you are making the chocolate or the white chocolate version. While you can also use semi-sweet chocolate chips, I prefer the flavor of milk chocolate, plus it’s one of the key 3 Musketeers ingredients.
- Cool Whip: It mixes with the chocolate to create a creamy center for the candy bar.
- Almond bark: This is what I use to coat the outside of the candy bars. Melting wafers work well, too. They have a smoother texture and are less likely to seize up while you dip the candy. For the chocolate version, milk chocolate is used for the coating and white chocolate for the drizzle. For the white chocolate version, white chocolate is used for the coating and milk chocolate for the drizzle.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Oreo: Top the finished candy with crushed Oreos for extra chocolate flavor and crunch.
- M&M: Fold mini M&Ms into the Cool Whip mixture for a crunchy surprise and a pop of color.
- Peanut: Mix chopped peanuts into the middle of the bars for texture and a little salty flavor contrast.
How to Make Cool Whip Candy
Here are the instructions on how to make this easy candy recipe. I recommend that you line your 9x9-inch baking dish and a baking sheet with parchment in advance so they are ready to go when you need them.
Step 1: Combine the melted chocolate and Cool Whip. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl using 30-second intervals until smooth. Stir after each interval. Allow the chocolate to come to room temperature. Then add the Cool Whip. and gently fold it into the melted chocolate until it is well combined.
Step 2: Transfer. Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
Step 3: Freeze. Put it in the freezer for about 30 minutes to set. Then, remove it from the freezer and lift it out of the pan.
Step 4: Slice. Use a sharp knife to cut it into 1 ½ inch squares.
Step 5: Melt the bark and prepare to dip. In a separate bowl, melt the chocolate or white almond bark, depending on which version you're making. Then, place one of the candy squares onto a fork.
Step 6: Dip. Lower the candy square into the melted bark and then let the success drip off.
Step 7: Place on parchment. Gently place the coated candy square onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat the process with the remaining squares until all of them are covered in chocolate.
Step 8. Drizzle and set. Melt the opposite color of almond bark and place it into a piping bag. Then, drizzle it over the Cool Whip candy bars. Allow the chocolate to harden and then enjoy!
⭐ Hint: Let the melted almond bark cool slightly before dipping the candy pieces. Handling it while too hot can melt the candy and may burn you.
If you love fun chocolate dessert recipes like this one you may also enjoy Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers, Chocolate Covered Ritz Crackers, Take 5 Candy Bites or this Almond Joy Bites recipe!
Serving Suggestions
- Make a lovely dinner featuring this Kung Pao Bowl or Broiled Pork Chops Recipe with Honey Maple Carrots and enjoy a couple of Cool Whip candies for dessert.
- Enjoy an alcoholic cocktail like this Tequila Berry Cocktail with a candy bar to end your night.
- Bring on more chocolate and have a cup of Mexican Hot Chocolate.
Recipe Tips
- Storage directions: Store your Cool Whip Candies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. You don’t want to store them in the refrigerator or they will become too soft.
- Mix gently: Don’t overmix the melted chocolate and Cool Whip. You want it to stay nice and fluffy to preserve its texture as it freezes.
- Don’t let the Cool Whip get warm: If it gets too warm, it will “deflate” and become soupy. Stir it into the chocolate while it’s still cold.
- Try a silicone mold: Make fun shapes by placing the Cool Whip mixture into a silicone mold.
Recipe FAQs
If you forgot to move your Cool Whip to the refrigerator, you can leave it at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to thaw. Just ensure that you don’t leave it out long enough that it gets warm..
Regular whipped cream will not hold up the same as whipped topping. You can use a stabilized whipped cream if you prefer.
This is an optional step for presentation, which you can skip if preferred.
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Easy Cool Whip Candy
Ingredients
Chocolate Version
- 2 bags (12 oz) milk chocolate chips or white chocolate chips
- 1 carton (8 oz) Cool Whip
- 8 oz chocolate almond bark or white melting wafers
- 2 oz white almond bark or white melting wafers
White Chocolate Version
- 2 bags (12 oz) white chocolate chips
- 1 carton (8 oz) Cool Whip
- 8 oz white almond bark or white melting wafers
- 2 oz chocolate almond bark or white melting wafers
Instructions
- Place chocolate chips in a medium, microwave-safe mixing bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring often, until melted and smooth. Be careful not to burn them.
- Allow melted chocolate chips to cool for 15-20 minutes or until room temp.
- Add cool whip to melted chocolate and stir until completely blended.
- Transfer mixture to an 8x8-inch baking dish that has been lined with parchment paper. Place in freezer for 30 minutes.
- Remove from freezer. Using access parchment paper, lift frozen chocolate mixture out of baking dish.
- Using a sharp knife, cut chocolate into 1-1 ½ - inch squares. Place them back in the freezer on parchment paper for an additional hour.
- Melt almond bark in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring often, until melted and smooth.
- Using a fork, dip each candy piece into the melted almond bark, covering it completely. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing it on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Continue with remaining candy pieces.
- Place the opposite color of almond bark in a small microwave-safe mixing bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring often, until melted and smooth.
- Carefully transfer melted almond bark to a small resealable bag. Cut a small corner off of the bag. Drizzle chocolate over top of candy pieces.
- Allow all chocolate to harden. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Storage directions: Store your Cool Whip Candies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. You don’t want to store them in the refrigerator or they will become too soft.
- Mix gently: Don’t overmix the melted chocolate and Cool Whip. You want it to stay nice and fluffy to preserve its texture as it freezes.
- Don’t let the Cool Whip get warm: If it gets too warm, it will “deflate” and become soupy. Stir it into the chocolate while it’s still cold.
- Try a silicone mold: Make fun shapes by placing the Cool Whip mixture into a silicone mold.
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