Peanut Butter Cool Whip Candy Recipe
Indulge in these delightful Peanut Butter Cool Whip candies that are easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings. Creamy peanut butter combined with fluffy whipped topping, coated in rich chocolate, these treats are a heavenly combination of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes plus chilling time
- Yield: 24 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert, Candy
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Mixture:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tub (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Coating:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening
Instructions
- Prepare Peanut Butter Mixture: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Beat peanut butter and whipped topping in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mix until dough forms. Press into dish, freeze until firm.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate with coconut oil in intervals. Stir until smooth.
- Cover Peanut Butter Squares: Cut frozen mixture into pieces, dip in chocolate, coat completely. Place on tray and refrigerate until set.
- Store: Keep candies in airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Decorate with white chocolate drizzle or crushed peanuts for variation.
- Candies stay fresh in the fridge for up to 1 week or can be frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
