Christmas Cool Whip Candy is made with just four simple ingredients and comes together in the microwave! This quick and easy candy recipe is creamy, sweet, and perfect for holiday gift plates or festive dessert trays.
If you love easy candy recipes that look impressive but take very little effort, this one is going to be a favorite. It’s made with Cool Whip and melted white chocolate, frozen until firm, then dipped in almond bark and topped with colorful sprinkles. Every bite is smooth, sweet, and melts in your mouth — the perfect no-bake Christmas treat!
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Recipe Highlights
- Customizable: You can swap chocolate types, add extracts, or change the sprinkle colors for any occasion.
- No-bake and no-fuss: Just melt, mix, freeze, dip, and decorate. No stovetop, no candy thermometer, and no complicated steps.
- Only four ingredients: White chocolate, Cool Whip, almond bark, and sprinkles. That’s it!
- Festive and fun: Holiday sprinkles make these little candies look beautiful on cookie trays or as edible gifts.
Ingredients in Christmas Cool Whip Candy
- Cool Whip – You will need eight ounces of non-dairy whipped topping. Make sure the Cool Whip is thawed before mixing with the chocolate.
- White chocolate chips – You will need 24 ounces (4 cups) of white chocolate chips. You can use 24 ounces of any kind of white chocolate, or you can swap it out with a different type of chocolate if you prefer. Semi-sweet, milk chocolate, dark chocolate…they all work great!
- Almond bark – The recipe calls for vanilla almond bark, but chocolate works too! The almond bark melts easily to provide a smooth coating for dipping the candy.
- Sprinkles – Adding holiday sprinkles to the candy makes it festive and fun! You can add different colors if you are making the candy for other occasions or holidays.
Tips for the Best Candy
Full instructions can be found on the recipe card below, but here are a few helpful tips.
- Melt chocolate slowly: Overheating causes chocolate to seize. Always stir between intervals and stop once it looks almost melted — it will finish melting as you stir.
- Work quickly when dipping: The Cool Whip filling softens fast, so keep it in the freezer until ready to dip.
- Add a touch of oil if needed: If the melted almond bark is too thick, stir in a small amount of coconut oil to thin it.
- Customize for any holiday: Change the sprinkle colors or use different chocolate types for Valentine’s Day, Easter, or birthdays.
Storage Instructions
- Refrigerator: Store candy in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 1 month in a sealed container with parchment between layers. Thaw briefly before serving.
- Room temperature: Avoid storing at room temperature for long periods — the Cool Whip center softens too much.
Christmas Cool Whip Candy Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cool Whip whipped topping thawed
- 4 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 pound vanilla almond bark
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 dish with parchment paper.
- Place the whipped topping in a large bowl and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl melt the white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between each interval until the chocolate is smooth and melted. Make sure not to overcook because it will cause the chocolate to seize.
- Set aside to cool slightly.
- Stir the melted white chocolate chips into the whipped topping and stir until combined. Add some sprinkles and mix into the mixture.
- Pour the candy into the prepared pan and smooth out until even. Place in the freezer for at least 1 hour, but up to overnight.
- In a microwave-safe dish melt the almond bark in 30-second intervals, stirring in between each interval until the almond bark is melted and smooth.
- Remove the candy from the freezer and cut into 20 equal pieces. The candy will still be pretty sticky, so your squares may not be perfectly shaped – it’s ok!
- Using 2 forks, dip each piece of candy into the melted almond bark and place it onto a tray lined with wax paper.
- Immediately sprinkle each dipped candy with Christmas sprinkles. Repeat with all the squares.
- Let set up in the fridge for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
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FAQs
Can I use real whipped cream instead of Cool Whip?
Not recommended. Whipped cream deflates and becomes watery when frozen or mixed with melted chocolate. Cool Whip gives the stable, fluffy texture this recipe needs.
What kind of chocolate can I use?
White, milk, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate all work well. Just use good-quality chips or bars that melt smoothly.
How can I keep the chocolate from seizing?
Avoid any contact with water and melt slowly. If your chocolate thickens too much, add ½ teaspoon of coconut oil and stir gently.
Can I double this recipe?
Yes! Simply use a 9×13 pan and double all ingredients. It’s perfect for larger holiday batches.
Can I add flavor variations?
Yes — add a few drops of peppermint extract, almond extract, or orange zest to the melted chocolate for a fun twist.
Possible variations for Christmas Cool Whip Candy
Although there are only a few ingredients in this holiday candy recipe, it is easy to change the flavor!
- Chocolate chips: You can use any type of chocolate chip that you’d like – milk chocolate, dark chocolate, butterscotch, etc.
- Almond bark: Change up the almond bark by using milk chocolate instead of white chocolate.
- Sprinkles: Use any type of sprinkles to fit any holiday or special occasion. You can also drizzle melted chocolate on the candy. So many possibilities!
More delicious Christmas candy recipes to try:
- With only a few simple ingredients, Christmas Jello Candy Melts are a fun, no-bake treat that can be made in any Jello flavor you love.
- Christmas Chocolate Caramel Cups are bite-sized candies filled with creamy homemade caramel, topped with sprinkles, and perfect for gifting or sharing during the holidays.
- Rich, creamy, and full of sweet vanilla flavor, Sugar Cookie Fudge tastes just like sugar cookies and comes together with only four simple ingredients.
- Chocolate Raspberry Sticks feature a smooth raspberry jelly filling coated in rich, melted chocolate for a classic candy everyone adores.
- Made with chocolate chips, crushed peppermint, Oreos, and sweetened condensed milk, Peppermint Oreo Fudge is an easy four-ingredient treat that’s festive and irresistible.
Christmas Cool Whip Candy is made with just four ingredients! This easy holiday candy recipe is a favorite for sharing with friends and family.
Micki says
Oh my gosh, these are so fun! I love the cool whip!
Jessica says
thanks!!
Taryn says
Easy and fun! I made it with my younger kids. They loved it.
Jessica says
So glad to hear!
Elsie Keiver says
Not yet but I am definitely going to.