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Seven hot cocoa brownies topped with marshmallows, chocolate drizzle, and red and green sprinkles on a white plate.
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Hot Cocoa Brownies

Rich, fudgy hot cocoa brownies in easy bite-sized form. Perfect for holiday parties, cookie boxes, and cozy winter nights.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hot cocoa brownies
Servings: 24 bites
Calories: 46kcal
Author: Alicia

Equipment

  • 1 mini muffin tin

Ingredients

  • 1 box brownie mix + ingredients on the back water, oil, eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 4 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
  • Christmas sprinkles optional

Instructions

  • Spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick spray and set aside.
  • Preheat your oven to 350° F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, prepare the brownies, according to box directions.
    1 box brownie mix + ingredients on the back
  • Once the brownies have baked and cooled, heat your oven to 350° F again.
  • Remove the brownie bites from the muffin tin, and place them onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Add 3-4 mini marshmallows to each brownie bite.
    1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
  • Return the bites to the oven and bake 2-3 minutes, until the marshmallows begin to puff up.
  • Remove from the oven and prepare the ganache.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, stir together chocolate chips and heavy cream.
    4 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips, 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
  • Add the butter and microwave for 30 seconds.
    1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
  • Stir well, and microwave for 15 seconds more.
  • The ganache should be melted and well combined. If needed, you can microwave for another 30 seconds to melt completely.
  • Stir, and use a spoon to drop a little ganache over top of each brownie bite.
  • Sprinkle with sprinkles, if using, as you go.
    Christmas sprinkles

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.3mg