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Hot Chocolate Brownie Bites Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 mini brownie bites
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delight in these Hot Chocolate Brownie Bites featuring rich brownie cups topped with melting chocolate kisses and fluffy stabilized white chocolate whipped cream, garnished with festive peppermint sticks, mini marshmallows, and chocolate sauce. Perfect for cozy gatherings or holiday treats, these mini desserts combine the warmth of hot cocoa flavors in a fun and bite-sized form.

Ingredients

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Brownie Cups

  • 1 package brownie mix for a 9×9 pan plus required ingredients (oil, eggs, water) as per box instructions
  • 24 chocolate kisses

Stabilized Whipped Cream

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

Garnishes

  • Peppermint sticks, chopped
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Chocolate sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the brownie bites.
  2. Prepare Muffin Pan: Spray a 24 mini muffin pan thoroughly with a baking spray that includes flour to prevent sticking.
  3. Mix Brownies: Follow the brownie mix package instructions by combining the brownie mix with the required oil, eggs, and water.
  4. Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the brownie batter into the mini muffin cups filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
  5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 7-10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft and not fully solidified.
  6. Add Chocolate Kisses: Immediately after removing from the oven, press one chocolate kiss into each brownie cup with the pointed side down and flat top up. Let them soften; optionally smooth the melted chocolate with a spatula to resemble hot cocoa.
  7. Cool Brownies: Allow the brownie bites to cool completely in the muffin pan, then transfer them to a cooling rack to set fully.
  8. Prepare Stabilized Whipped Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream at high speed until it starts to thicken.
  9. Add Sugar: Add powdered sugar and continue whipping until soft peaks form, indicating medium firmness.
  10. Add Pudding Mix: Mix in the instant white chocolate pudding mix and whip until stiff peaks form, being careful not to overbeat to avoid curdling.
  11. Pipe Whipped Cream: Once brownies are fully cooled, use a piping bag or spoon to top each brownie bite with the stabilized whipped cream.
  12. Garnish: Decorate with mini marshmallows, chopped peppermint sticks, sprinkles, and drizzle with chocolate sauce as desired for a festive finish.

Notes

  • Using a baking spray with flour helps the brownies release cleanly from the mini muffin pan.
  • Do not overbake the brownies; the center should remain soft for the best texture.
  • Whipping cream and bowl should be very cold to achieve stable peaks efficiently.
  • Stabilized whipped cream keeps its form longer, ideal for decorating and making ahead.
  • Garnishes can be customized based on preference or seasonal themes.

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