Do you wish you could make the chocolate covered gourmet candies you see in specialty chocolate stores? Do you wish you could give homemade treats for gifts but don’t have the time and money to make them? Are you a beginning cook that’s a little intimidated by homemade treats? Not to worry. I have you covered with this Chocolate Covered Gummy Bears recipe.
Chocolate Covered Gummy Bears Recipe
I first discovered these little bites of deliciousness in-you guessed it- a gourmet candy store. The price of $7.99 a pound took me by surprise but I was curious and ordered 1/4 of a pound. I found that although I enjoyed them, I kept thinking, “I could make these for a lot less.” Not only are they simple and thrifty to make, but they’re also no-bake and naturally gluten-free.
What you need to make chocolate-covered gummy bears:
It’s only two ingredients. Seriously. How easy is that?
- chocolate melts
- gummy bears
Preparation Hints:
- You can use either the small gummy bears or, to make them like the ones you find in candy stores, use the large gummy bears. I used a package of Trolli Big Bold Bears which were (according to the package) “4x larger than the average gummy bear.” I picked up a bag of them at Dollar Tree. The bag contained 14 large bears.
- You can use any type of chocolate bark you like; dark, milk, white, or colored candy melts to change the bears up for different holidays. If you want the true gourmet experience, pick up some Ghiradelli chocolate melts. Or, pick up a 24-ounce package of chocolate bark at Aldi’s for around $3.00. Look for it in the baking section.
How to Make Chocolate Covered Gummy Bears
- Melt two squares of chocolate bark (from the 24-ounce package). You can do this in the microwave. Just place 2 squares in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on high for 1 minute. If the bark is not completely melted, return to the microwave for an additional 10-15 seconds. Stir until smooth.
- Spritz a piece of waxed or parchment paper with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place gummy bears, 3 or 4 at a time, in melted chocolate. Using a spoon, turn the bears in the chocolate until they are coated with chocolate. Use the spoon to gently place the bear on the waxed or parchment paper.
- Allow the chocolate to harden. This can be done on the counter or the bears can be placed in the fridge for around 5-10 minutes.
- Store in an airtight storage container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 month.
Can you substitute other candies or cookies?
Yes, you can! Here are some good choices:
- Gummy worms (dip half of the worm in chocolate and leave the other half uncoated)
- Candy canes (dip the top half into the chocolate and leave the rest uncoated)
- Dip half of a sugar cookie into chocolate, sprinkle with pecans or peanuts
- Dip animal crackers or graham bears (like Teddy Grahams) in chocolate
- Dip pretzels in chocolate, drizzle with a different color of candy melts
- Dip Rice Krispie treats in chocolate
- Cinnamon gummy bears
Printable Recipe:
Chocolate Covered Gummy Bears Recipe
4
servings10
minutesIngredients
2 squares chocolate bark (from a 24-ounce package)
1 package (4-ounce) large gummy bears
Directions
- Melt two squares of chocolate bark (from the 24-ounce package). You can do this in the microwave. Just place 2 squares in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on high for 1 minute. If the bark is not completely melted, return to the microwave for an additional 10-15 seconds. Stir until smooth.
- Spritz a piece of waxed or parchment paper with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place gummy bears, 3 or 4 at a time, in melted chocolate. Using a spoon, turn the bears in the chocolate until they are coated with chocolate. Use the spoon to gently place the bear on the waxed or parchment paper.
- Allow the chocolate to harden. This can be done on the counter or the bears can be placed in the fridge for around 5-10 minutes.
I calculated the cost and it worked out to be $1.25 for 14 large dipped chocolate gummy bears. Place them in a treat sack, tie a ribbon around it, and you have a cute gift for under $1.50! Do you have an easy no-bake recipe you make for holiday gifts or treats? Have you tried chocolate-coated gummy bears?
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My kids love gummy bears. I love the idea of covering the gummy bears in chocolate! Look good!
i never thought of covering my gummies with chocolate. this sounds really good actually.
My nephews and niece love gummy bears so much and I never thought we can do this too. Chocolate gummy bears would definitely makes them excited for the holidays!
These would be really fun to make! I would love to give these a try.
My son will surely love these Chocolate Covered Gummy Bears Recipe! They look sooo mouthwatering !
This will be a new treat for me! I think my kids will love them. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
These actually sound really amazing. I would love to try them. I love how easy they are to make too. I’ll try making them with my daughters. They’ll love it.
Ha, I love it!!! What a fun recipe. The kids love chocolate and gummy bears so they’d really appreciate this x
These Chocolate Covered Gummy Bears are making me drool! I am so excited to try them. I wil share with my family, too!
I can imagine how these two would taste. So unique.
What a combo! I haven’t tried chocolate on gummies before.
It looks like a macadamia covered with chocolate. It will be a nice surprise though. good thinking/ hehe
Never heard of such a thing…now I am SO curious!
Oh I am all for anything chocolate covered, this sounds absolutely yummy, definitely something to try.
Oh yum, I would eat so many of these. I need to make them for a special treat!