Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups Delight

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups Delight.

1. Step 1

   Start by pouring the heavy cream into a microwave-safe measuring cup.

2. Step 2

   Heat it in the microwave in 10-second bursts until the cream feels warm to the touch but isn’t boiling.

3. Step 3

   Next, place your chocolate chips in a medium mixing bowl and gently pour the warm cream over them.

4. Step 4

   Resist the urge to stir just yet! Cover the bowl and let it sit for about 30 minutes, allowing the chocolate chips to melt into a luscious mixture.

5. Step 5

   After the time is up, uncover the bowl and whisk the ganache until it’s beautifully smooth.

6. Step 6

   If you notice any stubborn chocolate chips that haven’t melted, pop the bowl back in the microwave for 5-second intervals until everything is perfectly melted.

7. Step 7

   While the ganache cools, it’s time to prepare your cookie cups.

8. Step 8

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously spray a mini muffin tin with baking spray, making sure every nook and cranny is coated.

9. Step 9

   Take a piece of chilled cookie dough and place it right in the center of each muffin cup.

10. Step 10

    Bake these delightful treats in your preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes, or until the edges turn a lovely golden brown.

11. Step 11

    Once baked, carefully turn the cookie cups out onto a cooling rack and let them rest for a minute.

12. Step 12

    After they’ve cooled slightly, gently flip them back to their right side.

13. Step 13

    If the centers haven’t sunk down, use a mini cookie scoop, melon baller, or even your thumb to create little indentations in each cookie.

14. Step 14

    Allow them to cool completely, giving you the perfect base for your ganache.

15. Step 15

    Now, grab an icing spreader and scoop a small amount of that silky ganache, spreading it into the center of each cookie cup.

16. Step 16

    For an extra touch of indulgence, add a dollop of chocolate-hazelnut spread on top, then press a few mini marshmallows into the chocolate.

17. Step 17

    Don’t forget to finish with a sprinkle of colorful sprinkles for that festive flair! To create charming 'handles' for your cookie cups, break the mini pretzels in half and dip each end into the ganache.

18. Step 18

    Press the pretzel ends against the sides of the cookie cups and let them stand until the ganache firms up, securing those adorable handles in place.

19. Step 19

    Enjoy your delicious creations!.