Chocolate Hot Cups
Delightful chocolate cups filled with cocoa and marshmallows, perfect for warming up on chilly days or serving at parties.
Ingredients
For the chocolate cups
- 1 cup Melted milk chocolate Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
- 12 pieces Disposable cups Ensure they are suitable for holding warm chocolate.
- 6 pieces Candy canes Can also use other flavored sticks.
For the filling and toppings
- 2 teaspoons Cocoa powder Add into each chocolate cup.
- 1 cup Mini marshmallows Can use more for topping as desired.
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar For decorating the cups.
Instructions
Preparation
- Slowly melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave on low power.
- Pour the melted chocolate into the disposable cups.
- Swirl each cup so the chocolate spreads evenly around the sides.
- Let the chocolate set, then repeat this process to make the chocolate cups thicker and more stable.
- Carefully remove the chocolate from the cups once it has cooled.
- Pour more melted chocolate into the cups and place the candy canes inside.
- Allow the chocolate to dry completely.
Assembly
- Add 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder into each chocolate cup.
- Top with mini marshmallows.
- Drizzle a little melted chocolate over the marshmallows to help them stick.
- Decorate everything with more melted chocolate and granulated sugar.
- Dip the cups back into the chocolate for an extra touch.
Serving
- To make hot chocolate, place one of the cups in hot milk, wait a bit, and stir well.
Notes
Store leftover chocolate cups in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For variations, use dark or white chocolate and different toppings.