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Hot Chocolate Brownie Bites Recipe

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  • Author: Lucy
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delight in these Hot Chocolate Brownie Bites, featuring your favorite boxed brownie mix baked into mini cups topped with melting chocolate kisses and finished with a smooth, stabilized white chocolate whipped cream. Garnished with peppermint sticks, mini marshmallows, and chocolate sauce, they perfectly blend the warmth of hot cocoa with the rich decadence of brownies, creating a festive treat sure to impress.

Ingredients

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Brownie Base

  • 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients required on box: oil, eggs, water)
  • 24 chocolate kisses

Stabilized Whipped Cream Topping

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons instant white chocolate pudding mix

Garnishes

  • Peppermint sticks, chopped
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Chocolate sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Make brownie batter: Prepare the brownie mix according to the package directions, combining all required ingredients such as oil, eggs, and water until smooth.
  3. Fill muffin cups: Spoon the brownie batter into the mini muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
  4. Bake brownies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers are still soft, keeping a close eye to avoid overbaking.
  5. Add chocolate kisses: Immediately upon removing from the oven, press one chocolate kiss upside down into each brownie cup. You may leave them as is or gently spread the melting chocolates with a thin spatula or spoon to mimic the look of hot cocoa.
  6. Cool and remove: Allow the brownie cups to cool completely before transferring them to a cooling rack. Use a paring knife to carefully pop out each brownie bite from the pan.
  7. Prepare stabilized whipped cream: In a very cold bowl, whip the heavy cream at high speed until it starts to thicken. Add powdered sugar and continue whipping until soft peaks form. Then add the white chocolate pudding mix and whip until stiff peaks develop, taking care not to overmix to avoid curdling.
  8. Pipe whipped cream and garnish: Once the brownie bites are fully cooled, pipe the stabilized whipped cream on top. Garnish with mini marshmallows, chopped peppermint sticks, sprinkles if desired, and drizzle with chocolate sauce for a festive finish.

Notes

  • Use your preferred boxed brownie mix for convenience and consistent results.
  • Ensure the mixing bowl for whipped cream is very cold to help achieve stable peaks quickly.
  • If you don’t have instant white chocolate pudding mix, you can substitute with another instant pudding flavor, though white chocolate is recommended.
  • To remove brownie bites easily, gently run a paring knife around the edges before popping out.
  • Garnishes are customizable; try crushed candy canes or colored sprinkles for holiday variations.
  • Serve these bites within a day or two for optimal freshness as whipped cream toppings tend to soften over time.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • 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

Find it online: https://dotcooks.com/hot-chocolate-brownie-bites-recipe/