Description
Delight in these Hot Chocolate Brownie Bites, a cozy and decadent treat featuring box-mix brownies topped with melted chocolate kisses and a luscious stabilized white chocolate whipped cream. Perfectly garnished with mini marshmallows, peppermint sticks, and chocolate sauce, these bite-sized desserts capture the essence of hot cocoa in a fun, festive form.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Bites
- 1 box brownie mix (plus required ingredients: oil, eggs, water)
- 24 chocolate kisses
Stabilized Whipped Cream
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons instant white chocolate pudding mix
Garnishes
- Peppermint sticks, chopped
- Mini marshmallows
- Chocolate sauce
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Make Brownie Batter. Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions, incorporating the required oil, eggs, and water.
- Fill Muffin Cups. Spoon the brownie batter into the mini muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake Brownie Bites. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft and slightly underbaked for a fudgy texture.
- Add Chocolate Kisses. Immediately after removing from the oven, press one chocolate kiss upside down into the center of each brownie cup. If desired, once the kisses begin to soften, gently spread the chocolate with a thin spatula or spoon to resemble melted cocoa.
- Cool Brownies. Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan, then carefully transfer to a cooling rack. Use a paring knife to loosen each brownie and pop them out without breakage.
- Prepare Stabilized Whipped Cream. In a very cold bowl, whip the heavy cream on high speed until it starts to thicken. Add powdered sugar and continue whipping until soft peaks form. Then, add the instant white chocolate pudding mix and beat carefully until stiff peaks form, avoiding overmixing to prevent curdling.
- Assemble and Garnish. Pipe or spoon the stabilized whipped cream atop each cooled brownie bite. Garnish with mini marshmallows, chopped peppermint sticks, and a drizzle of chocolate sauce for a festive finish.
Notes
- Use your favorite boxed brownie mix for convenience and consistent results.
- The instant white chocolate pudding mix stabilizes the whipped cream, helping it hold shape longer.
- Press chocolate kisses into brownies immediately to allow gentle melting and blending.
- For cleaner removal, allow brownies to cool completely before popping out of the pan.
- Customize garnishes to suit your taste—try crushed candy canes or sprinkles for extra color and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 106 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg
