3-Ingredient Cool Whip Candy
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Yield: 24-30 candies
Difficulty Level: Easy
Storage: Up to 1 week in refrigerator
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Rubber spatula
- Small cookie scoop or spoon
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or wax paper
- Airtight container for storage
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz container Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 12 oz package white chocolate chips or almond bark
- 1 3.4 oz package instant pudding mix (any flavor)
- Optional decorations: sprinkles coconut, crushed nuts
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.
- Allow melted chocolate to cool for 5 minutes, but ensure it remains fluid.
- In a large bowl, combine thawed Cool Whip and dry pudding mix until well blended.
- Gradually fold the melted white chocolate into the Cool Whip mixture until completely incorporated.
- Cover and refrigerate mixture for 30 minutes or until firm enough to scoop.
- Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, form mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Place formed candies on prepared baking sheet.
- If using decorations, add them now before the candies set.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Notes
Keep candies refrigerated until ready to serve
Can be frozen for up to 3 months
Variation ideas: Use chocolate pudding mix for chocolate truffles
Roll in crushed graham crackers
Add food coloring for themed events
Drizzle with contrasting chocolate For firmer candies, add an extra ounce of melted chocolate
Don't overbeat the mixture to maintain proper texture
If mixture becomes too soft while working, return to refrigerator for 15 minutes
Store in layers separated by wax paper to prevent sticking
Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving for best texture
Can be made sugar-free using sugar-free pudding mix and white chocolate alternatives
Can be frozen for up to 3 months
Variation ideas: Use chocolate pudding mix for chocolate truffles
Roll in crushed graham crackers
Add food coloring for themed events
Drizzle with contrasting chocolate For firmer candies, add an extra ounce of melted chocolate
Don't overbeat the mixture to maintain proper texture
If mixture becomes too soft while working, return to refrigerator for 15 minutes
Store in layers separated by wax paper to prevent sticking
Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving for best texture
Can be made sugar-free using sugar-free pudding mix and white chocolate alternatives