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Hot Chocolate Brownie Bites Recipe

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These Hot Chocolate Brownie Bites are a delightful and festive treat combining fudgy mini brownies topped with melted chocolate kisses and fluffy stabilized white chocolate whipped cream. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights, they are garnished with mini marshmallows, peppermint sticks, and chocolate sauce to evoke the flavors of classic hot chocolate in a bite-sized dessert.

Ingredients

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Brownie Bites

  • 1 package brownie mix for a 9×9 pan (including required oil, eggs, and water as per package directions)
  • 24 chocolate kisses

Stabilized White Chocolate 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 and prepare muffin pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 24-mini muffin pan with a baking spray that contains flour to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare brownie batter: Mix the brownie batter according to the package instructions, combining all required ingredients listed on the box such as oil, eggs, and water.
  3. Fill muffin cups: Spoon the prepared brownie batter into each mini muffin cup, filling about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
  4. Bake brownies: Bake the brownie bites for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft and not liquid.
  5. Insert chocolate kisses: Immediately upon removing from the oven, press one chocolate kiss into the center of each brownie bite with the pointed end down and the flat side facing up. Optionally, once the chocolate begins to soften, smooth it with a thin spatula or spoon to create a melted cocoa look.
  6. Cool brownies: Allow the brownie bites to cool completely in the pan, then transfer them to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
  7. Prepare stabilized whipped cream: In a very cold mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream on high speed until it starts to thicken. Add the powdered sugar and continue beating until soft peaks form. Then add the instant white chocolate pudding mix and beat until stiff peaks form, being careful not to overmix to avoid curdling.
  8. Pipe whipped cream: Once the brownie bites are fully cooled, pipe the stabilized white chocolate whipped cream on top of each brownie bite using a piping bag or spoon.
  9. Add garnishes: Decorate each bite with mini marshmallows, chopped peppermint sticks, sprinkles if desired, and a drizzle of chocolate sauce for a festive finish.

Notes

  • Ensure the mixing bowl and beaters are very cold before whipping the cream to help it whip faster and hold shape better.
  • Watch the whipped cream closely when adding pudding mix as it can quickly go from stiff peaks to curdled if overmixed.
  • For a different flavor twist, try using dark or milk chocolate kisses instead of white chocolate.
  • The brownie bites can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 4 days; add garnishes fresh before serving.
  • Use a thin spatula or small butter knife to smooth the melted chocolate kisses to mimic a hot chocolate surface.

Keywords: brownie bites, hot chocolate dessert, mini brownies, stabilized whipped cream, holiday treats, peppermint desserts, chocolate kisses

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