Peppermint Cool Whip Candy - Easy Recipe for the Holidays (2024)

Need an easy and delicious holiday treat? PeppermintCool Whip Candyis the perfectrecipefor the season!

If you like a ThreeMusketeers bar, that is the same vibe you’ll get with thisrecipebut homemade is always better! If you want a less seasonal variety, just omit the peppermint!

PeppermintCool Whip Candy

The non-peppermint version of thisrecipeis also known as threeingredientcandy and thefluffy centeris always a hit! With the addition of some peppermint extract and some crushed peppermint, you get the most holiday ofvariations!

You don’t need any special candy-making equipment to make this treat either.

What makes it even easier is the fact that you use themicrowavetomeltall of theingredients. So it doesn’t even take that long to make!

Homemade 3 Musketeers

3 Musketeers is one of my favorite candy bars. Being able to make a copycat at home is great for when you’re craving a sweet treat or when you’re planning to entertain!

Adding the peppermint twist makes this one of my favorite candies of the holiday season!

Cool Whip CandyIngredients

Here’s what you need to make this easy candyrecipe. If you don’t want to make the peppermint version, simply omit the peppermintingredients.

• 6 cupsmilk chocolate chips, divided
• 8 ouncesCool Whiptopping, thawed (1tub of Cool Whip)
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
• Peppermint candy, crushed

Thisrecipemakes approximately 64 pieces of candy.

You will also need plastic wrap and parchment paper for this recipe. For the crushed peppermint, you can either buy the bits that are already crushed or get a few candy canes and crush them in a zippered bag.

Instructions

Start by putting 3 1/2 cups of themilk chocolate morselsin alarge bowlthat ismicrowavesafe.

Cook in 30-second increments tomelt.Stirbetween each increment until the chocolate is completely melted.

Add theCool Whipand peppermint extract to themelted chocolate chips.

Use a hand mixer orelectric mixerto beat theingredientsuntil thechocolate mixtureis smooth.

Line an8-inchby8-inchsquare baking dishwith plastic wrap.

Then spread the chocolateCool Whipmixture in an even layer in theprepared pan.

Cover the pan with plastic wrap and place it in thefreezerfor at least 30 minutes. You want the mixture to be hard enough to be able to remove it from the pan.

Remove the mixture from the pan using the plastic wrap and flip it over onto a cutting board.

Cut the large piece of chocolateCool Whip candy into one-inch wide bars using a sharp knife that is greased or sprayed with nonstick spray.

Then cut the bars into one-inch squares.

Place candyonto atrayor baking sheet lined withparchment paperand put them in thefreezer.

Chill for at least 30 more minutes.

When you are ready to start decorating the candy,meltthe remaining chocolate in themicrowaveusing amicrowavesafe bowlin 30-second increments,stirringbetween each one.

Take a batch of candy squares out of thefreezer.

Working in batches, place the candy on a mark andspoonmelted chocolateover the top until it is coated fully with chocolate.

Tap theforklightly on the edge of the bowl to remove excess chocolate and then set the candy on a piece ofparchment paper.

Immediately sprinkle with crushed peppermint bits.

Once all of the candy pieces have been coated with chocolate and decorated, put them in the refrigerator and all the chocolate to cool and set completely before serving.

RecipeFAQs

Can I freeze a batch ofCool Whipcandy?

I recommend storing the candy in freezer bags or airtight plastic containers in the freezer when you’re not serving them. They taste the best when they are cold.

You can store Cool Whip candy in the freezer for up to a month.

Can I use whipped cream instead of Cool Whip?

This is one recipe where you cannot substitute whipped cream for Cool Whip. The consistency of the two ingredients is very different and it will not sub well.

CandyVariations

You can make some simple tweaks and substitutions to change the flavor of these bite-sized candy bars.

• ​Try using dark chocolate or white chocolate for your truffles for a different taste. White chocolate will give you a lighter taste. You can play with the different combinations of chocolate inside the candy and the coating.
• You can also substitute different flavors of Cool Whip.
• You can also use melted almond bark to coat the outside of the candy to get an extra smooth coating.
• You can also use candy melts for the coating which gives you more options for the color of your coating.
• Decorate with different sprinkles or chopped nuts for different occasions.

More Cool Whip Recipes

If you’re looking for more easy recipes that use Cool Whip, try Peppermint Dip for more festive flavors!

Gingerbread Cheesecake Dip is also perfect for the holiday season!

Fruit Salad with Cool Whip is another sweet recipe that is great for this time of year!