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Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups

Decadent Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups for Cozy Nights In

Indulge in these Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups, a delightful treat combining rich ganache and cookie dough, perfect for cozy winter evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 24 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Cups
  • 1 package Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough Consider using homemade dough for an all-scratch treat.
  • 24 mini Mini Pretzels These add a fun, crunchy handle.
For the Hot Chocolate Ganache
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Evaporated milk can be used for a lighter version if desired.
  • 1 cup Hot Cocoa Mix Feel free to swap in your favorite brand.
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate chips are a great alternative.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Milk chocolate can also be used here.
  • 1 cup Jet-Puffed Mallow Bits You can use regular mini marshmallows if that’s what you have.

Equipment

  • mini muffin tin
  • Saucepan
  • microwave

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Scoop 1 tablespoon of Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough into each greased mini muffin cup, filling all 24 molds.
  3. Bake for 12-14 minutes until light golden brown. Cool completely in the pan.
  4. In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of heavy whipping cream to a gentle boil. Stir in the hot cocoa mix.
  5. Pour the mixture over 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and let sit for a few minutes.
  6. Stir the ganache gently until smooth and glossy.
  7. Fill each cooled cookie cup with ganache.
  8. Melt white chocolate chips and use to attach pretzel handles.
  9. Top with Jet-Puffed Mallow Bits or mini marshmallows before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh cookie dough and ensure the ganache is smooth to avoid lumps. Store in an airtight container as needed, and add marshmallows just before serving.

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