Description
Delight in these Hot Chocolate Brownie Bites, a perfect combination of rich boxed brownie mix, melty chocolate kisses, and creamy stabilized white chocolate whipped cream. Topped with mini marshmallows, peppermint sticks, and chocolate sauce, these bite-sized treats bring cozy winter vibes in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Bites
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients required on box: 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. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan thoroughly with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Make Brownie Batter: Prepare the brownie mix according to the package directions, combining required oil, eggs, and water as instructed.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the brownie batter into the mini muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow space for rising.
- Bake Brownie Bites: Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft and slightly underbaked.
- Add Chocolate Kisses: Immediately upon removing from the oven, press one chocolate kiss upside down into each brownie cup. Optionally, as the kisses melt, smooth the tops with a thin spatula or spoon to mimic melted cocoa appearance.
- Cool Brownie Cups: Allow the brownie cups to cool completely in the pan, then transfer to a cooling rack. Use a paring knife to gently pop each brownie bite out of the pan.
- Prepare Stabilized Whipped Cream: In a very cold bowl, whip the heavy cream at high speed until it begins to thicken. Add powdered sugar and continue whipping until soft peaks form. Add instant white chocolate pudding mix and beat until stiff peaks form, being careful not to overmix as it can curdle quickly.
- Pipe Whipped Cream and Garnish: Pipe the stabilized whipped cream onto the cooled brownie bites. Garnish each with mini marshmallows, chopped peppermint sticks, and a drizzle of chocolate sauce as desired.
Notes
- Use your favorite boxed brownie mix for convenience and consistent results.
- Press chocolate kisses into the brownies immediately after baking so they melt slightly and create a gooey center.
- Keep your bowl and beaters chilled when making whipped cream for best volume and stability.
- Stabilized whipped cream with pudding mix holds shape longer, perfect for decorating and serving ahead of time.
- Customize garnishes with your favorite festive toppings like crushed candy canes or colored sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- 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
