I made these the day before. I was hesitant to use so much cool whip, but you only need three ingredients and they taste just like the Three Musketeers! I’ll cook it again for the holidays. Almost too delicious!
Ingredients:
1 (8-ounce) container of Cool Whip (thawed)
1 package (3.4 ounces) of instant pudding mix (any flavor you prefer)
1 cup of powdered sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Food coloring (optional)
Sprinkles or colored sugar (optional, for decoration)
Instructions:
In a mixing bowl, combine the thawed Cool Whip, instant pudding mix, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. You can use a hand mixer or mix by hand until the ingredients are well combined and the mixture becomes thick and creamy.
If you want to add color to your candy, you can mix in a few drops of food coloring at this stage. Stir until the color is evenly distributed.
Line a baking sheet or a large tray with parchment paper or wax paper. This will prevent the candy from sticking.
Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop small portions of the Cool Whip mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. You can make them as big or as small as you like.
If desired, you can decorate the candy by adding sprinkles or colored sugar on top of each portion.
Place the tray in the freezer and let the candy set for about 2-3 hours, or until it’s firm.
Once the candy is completely frozen and firm, you can remove it from the freezer and enjoy. The candy should have a soft and creamy center with a frozen exterior.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer to maintain their texture.
These Cool Whip candies are a fun and easy treat to make, and you can get creative by using different pudding flavors and colors to customize them to your liking. Enjoy!
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FAQs
What do I need to make Cool Whip candies?
To make Cool Whip candies, you’ll need just a few simple ingredients. The basic requirements are:
- 1 (8-ounce) container of Cool Whip (thawed)
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) of instant pudding mix (flavor of your choice)
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract Optional ingredients for customization include food coloring and sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration.
What are the steps to make and freeze the Cool Whip candies?
The process is straightforward and involves the following steps:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the thawed Cool Whip, instant pudding mix, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. You can use a hand mixer or mix by hand until the mixture is thick and creamy.
- Optionally, add food coloring to achieve the desired hue.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Drop small portions of the mixture onto the sheet using a spoon or cookie scoop.
- Decorate with sprinkles or colored sugar if you like.
- Freeze the candies for 2-3 hours until they are firm.
- Once frozen, enjoy immediately. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer.
How can I customize these candies to my taste?
These Cool Whip candies are highly customizable. Here are a few ideas:
- Choose any flavor of instant pudding mix to change the taste of your candies.
- Add food coloring to create candies that match a specific theme or occasion.
- Use different types of sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration to add a unique touch.
- Experiment with layering different flavors or colors to make multi-layered candies.
- Adjust the size of your candies based on your preference or the occasion. Enjoy creating a variety of Cool Whip candies that cater to your personal taste and creativity!
Love this recipe. Gonna have to try it.