You have to try chocolate covered gummy bears. Chewy and fruity gummy bears dipped in a sweet and decadent chocolate. This chocolate gummy bears recipe is so simple, and addictive!
Don’t buy your covered gummy bears, and learn to make them yourself! No special tools needed, a simple no bake gummy bear recipe that will wow you.
Fruit and chocolate just goes together. So it is no surprise that fruit flavored gummy bears pair perfectly with chocolate.
This Chocolate Covered Gummy Recipe Is…
- Quick and easy
- No bake
- Use any brand of gummy bears you want
- A fun snack or gift to give
Ingredients
Chocolate – Milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or even white chocolate work for dipping. It’s all a personal preference on what you want.
Gummy Bears – Head to the grocery store and dash to the candy aisle. Any brand of bears works!
Shortening – This will help the chocolate set up properly so you have a nice coating of chocolate.
Expert Tip: Make sure to use quality chocolate. This will give you a gourmet gummy bear as the chocolate is a stand out ingredient.
How to Make
Full directions on how to make chocolate covered gummy bears is in the printable recipe card. This is a quick walk through.
- Melt chocolate and shortening in a microwave safe bowl.
- A few at a time add in your gummy bears and coat them.
- Shake off excess chocolate.
- Let dry on parchment paper, then devour.
Storing
You can store your gummy bears covered in chocolate in an airtight container or sealed bag at room temperature. The gummies will store for 2-3 weeks.
Feel free to freeze the gummy bears as well. Just place in a freezer bag and freeze for 3-4 months. Then thaw for an hour or two at room temperature, and then enjoy.
Variations To Recipe
- Make chocolate covered cinnamon bears for a twist.
- Use gummy worms or other gummy candies.
- Use white chocolate, milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, etc. Any chocolate chips works.
- Add sprinkles for a fun crunch.
FAQs
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Chocolate Covered Gummy Bears
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- 1 bag gummy bears 5 ounce bag
Instructions
- In a microwave safe bowl, add your chocolate chips and shortening.
- Heat for 30 seconds and then stir, and repeat until the chocolate is fully melted.
- Then add a few of your gummy bears into the chocolate, and toss around to fully coat the gummy bears.
- Shake off excess chocolate and place on a parchment or wax paper lined tray.
- Let the chocolate set up for around an hour. Then enjoy your chocolate covered gummy bears.
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Notes
Equipment
- Candy Melting Tools optional
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