Ingredients:
- 11.5 oz milk chocolate chips
- 8 oz whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
- 12 oz milk chocolate melting wafers
- 1 tbsp refined coconut oil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp holiday sprinkles
Instructions:
- Melt the 11.5 oz milk chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second intervals. Stir vigorously between each burst until the chocolate is silky and free of lumps.
- Gently fold the thawed 8 oz whipped topping into the melted chocolate. Use a wide spatula and a 'cut and turn' motion until no white streaks remain.
- Place the mixture in the freezer for 30 minutes. This allows the fats to firm up enough for scooping without sticking to everything.
- Line a tray with parchment paper. Scoop 1 tablespoon mounds of the mixture onto the tray until you have approximately 32 portions.
- Return the tray to the freezer for 1 hour 30 mins. This is the most critical step, as the centers must be rock hard before they hit the warm coating.
- Melt the 12 oz melting wafers with 1 tbsp coconut oil. Stir until the mixture runs off the spoon like thin honey.
- Drop one frozen center into the melted coating. Use a fork to lift it out, tapping the side of the bowl until the excess chocolate stops dripping.
- Place the dipped candy back on the parchment. Immediately sprinkle with sea salt and holiday sprinkles until the coating begins to dull and set.
- Let the candies sit at room temperature for 15 minutes or in the fridge for 5 minutes until the shells are completely firm to the touch.