Description
These festive Chocolate Hot Cups are a cozy and indulgent treat! Made with smooth milk chocolate, rich cocoa powder, and topped with mini marshmallows, they transform into creamy hot chocolate when stirred into hot milk. Perfect for gifting, holiday gatherings, or simply treating yourself on a cold day.
Ingredients
- Disposable cups (for shaping)
- Milk chocolate, melted
- Candy canes
- Cocoa powder
- Mini marshmallows
- Granulated sugar (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Melt the milk chocolate slowly in a double boiler or microwave in short intervals, stirring to ensure a smooth texture.
- Pour a portion of the melted chocolate into each disposable cup. Swirl to coat the insides evenly, creating a thick layer. Let the chocolate set, and add another layer if needed for sturdiness.
- After the chocolate has set, gently peel away the disposable cups, leaving chocolate shells behind.
- Pour a bit of melted chocolate into each cup’s base and insert a candy cane, positioning it to act as a handle once set.
- Add two teaspoons of cocoa powder into each chocolate cup, top with mini marshmallows, and drizzle a little melted chocolate over the marshmallows to secure them.
- For an extra touch, dip the cup rims in melted chocolate and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Let everything set completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, try dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate.
- Customize with additional toppings like crushed peppermint or a sprinkle of cinnamon for a twist.
- Store in a cool, dry place for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chocolate cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 3mg