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Delightful Christmas Chocolate Hot Cups for Cozy Nights Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 cups
  • Category: Beverages
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Delightful Christmas Chocolate Hot Cups are a festive and cozy treat perfect for chilly nights. Molded entirely from rich melted chocolate and adorned with crushed candy canes, cocoa powder, and mini marshmallows, these edible cups create a magical hot chocolate experience. Simply place a chocolate cup into hot milk, stir, and enjoy a decadent, warming holiday beverage with a sparkling sugar finish.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Cups

  • 12 oz chocolate, melted
  • 6 small disposable cups (used as molds)
  • 6 small candy canes, crushed for decoration
  • Granulated sugar for decoration

Filling

  • 2 teaspoons cocoa powder (for filling each cup)
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Melt Chocolate: Slowly melt 12 oz of chocolate using a double boiler or microwave on low heat, stirring gently until smooth and silky with no lumps.
  2. Form Chocolate Cups: Pour the melted chocolate into 6 disposable cups, swirling it around the edges to fully coat the inside and create a sturdy cup shape.
  3. Set and Reinforce: Allow the chocolate to set for about 10 minutes; then, apply a second coating of melted chocolate to strengthen the cups so they hold up well when filled.
  4. Remove Cups from Molds: Carefully peel the hardened chocolate cups from the disposable molds, working slowly to maintain their shape without cracks.
  5. Decorate with Candy Canes: Pour a little melted chocolate back into each cup and insert a crushed candy cane, allowing it to set for 5 more minutes for a festive decorative touch.
  6. Add Cocoa Powder: Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder into each chocolate cup to create a rich chocolatey base for the hot milk.
  7. Top with Marshmallows: Add a generous pile of mini marshmallows on top of the cocoa powder in each cup for texture and sweetness.
  8. Drizzle More Chocolate: Melt additional chocolate and drizzle it over the marshmallows to help secure them in place and add extra flavor.
  9. Decorate Exterior: Coat the outside of the chocolate cups with melted chocolate and sprinkle granulated sugar over them to give a sparkling, festive finish.
  10. Prepare Hot Chocolate: Place one chocolate cup into a cup of hot milk, wait a moment for the chocolate to melt, then stir to blend the flavors and enjoy a luxurious Christmas hot chocolate experience.

Notes

  • Use good quality chocolate for the best flavor and smooth texture.
  • Work quickly but carefully when removing chocolate cups from molds to avoid cracking.
  • You can customize decorations by using colored sugar or different crushed candies instead of candy canes.
  • For a stronger cup, repeat the chocolate coating steps 2-3 times if desired.
  • Serve immediately after adding hot milk for optimal melting and taste.

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