This copycat 3 Muskateers bar recipe with a peppermint twist is perfect for the holidays!
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Chill Time 1 hourhour30 minutesminutes
Total Time 2 hourshours
Servings 64
Ingredients
6cupsmilk chocolate chipsdivided
8ouncesCool Whip toppingthawed
1teaspoonpeppermint extract
1 1/2tablespoonsvegetable shortening
Peppermint candycrushed
Instructions
Start by putting 3 1/2 cups of the milk chocolate morsels in a large microwave-safe bowl.
Cook in 30-second increments to melt. Stir between each increment until the chocolate is completely melted.
Add the Cool Whip and peppermint extract to the melted chocolate chips. Fold cool whip in until completely smooth (can use a hand mixer).
Line an 8-inch by 8-inch square baking dish with plastic wrap.
Then spread the chocolate Cool Whip mixture in an even layer in the prepared pan.
Cover the pan with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for 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 chocolate Cool 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 candy onto a tray or baking sheet lined with parchment paper and put them in the freezer.
Chill for at least 30 more minutes.
When you are ready to start decorating the candy, melt the remaining chocolate in the microwave using a microwave safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring between each one.
Working in batches, place the candy on a mark and spoon melted chocolate over the top until it is coated fully with chocolate.
Tap the fork lightly on the edge of the bowl to remove excess chocolate and then set the candy on a piece of parchment 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.