Candy Cane Cocoa Cups

These adorable Candy Cane Cocoa Cups are the sweetest homemade gift or festive holiday treat! Edible chocolate cups filled with cocoa mix, marshmallows, and topped with a candy cane stir stick — it’s Christmas cheer in every sip!

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Prep Time 25

Chill Time 15

Servings

Calories 1 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

▢ 3 oz paper cups
▢ Scotch tape
▢ 1 package almond bark or melting chocolate
▢ Hot cocoa mix about 2 Tbsp per cup
▢ Mini marshmallows
▢ Large candy canes
▢ Optional: sprinkles crushed peppermint, extra mini marshmallows for topping

Instructions

Prep the Cups
Cut a small slit down the side of each paper cup and reseal with Scotch tape (for easy peeling later).
Make the Chocolate Shells
Melt almond bark per package instructions.
Spoon chocolate into each paper cup, swirl to coat inside, and pour out any excess.
Let set until hardened (chill in fridge to speed up).
Unmold the Cups
Once set, remove tape and gently peel off paper cups. You’ll have perfect chocolate shells!
Assemble the Cocoa Cups
Add 2 Tbsp cocoa mix into each chocolate cup.
Top with mini marshmallows and stand a candy cane upright in the center.
Seal & Decorate
Pour more melted chocolate over the top to seal.
Add sprinkles, crushed peppermint, or extra marshmallows before the chocolate hardens.
Serve or Gift
Once set, store at room temp or wrap in cellophane for gifting.
To enjoy, place a Candy Cane Cocoa Cup in a mug and pour over hot milk or water. Stir until melted and sip the magic!

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Nutrition

Calories: 1kcalCarbohydrates: 0.1gFat: 0.04gSaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 0.04mgSugar: 0.1g