Cool Whip Easter Eggs (Printable)

Creamy, colorful Easter eggs with Cool Whip and chocolate coating. Perfect holiday treat for family fun.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Filling

01 - 2 cups Cool Whip, thawed
02 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 cups powdered sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For the Coating

05 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
06 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil

→ For Decoration

07 - Assorted pastel sprinkles
08 - Colored candy melts (pink, yellow, blue)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Beat softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
02 - Add Cool Whip, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Mix until well combined and no lumps remain.
03 - Place filling mixture in freezer for 20-30 minutes to firm up, making it easier to shape into eggs.
04 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside for shaped eggs.
05 - Using damp hands to prevent sticking, scoop about 2 tablespoons of mixture and shape into egg forms. Place each on prepared baking sheet.
06 - Freeze shaped eggs for at least 1 hour until completely firm and holding their shape well.
07 - Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
08 - Using a fork, dip each frozen egg into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Return to baking sheet.
09 - While chocolate is still wet, drizzle with colored candy melts or sprinkle with pastel sprinkles as desired.
10 - Refrigerate eggs until chocolate is completely set, about 30 minutes. Serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The filling tastes like the inside of a chocolate truffle but takes minutes to prepare
  • Kids can seriously help with almost every step except maybe the chocolate dipping part
  • They look impressive but require zero actual baking skills
02 -
  • The eggs must be frozen solid before dipping or they will start melting in the warm chocolate
  • Work quickly when dipping because the cold eggs cause the chocolate to set faster than normal
  • Room temperature chocolate seizes if any water gets into it, so keep your dipping tools completely dry
03 -
  • Chill your baking sheet before shaping eggs to help them hold their form better
  • Add a tiny pinch of salt to the chocolate coating to make the flavors pop

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