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Marshmallow Chocolate Candy Cups Recipe — Simple Homemade Treat

Homemade chocolate candy cups that make perfect gifts—and taste amazing.

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These chocolate candy cups use just three ingredients and are simple to prepare. If you love marshmallows, these little homemade treats will be a revelation.

They capture the cozy flavor of hot cocoa on a chilly fall or winter day—without needing a mug.

hot cocoa candy cups with chocolate and tiny marshmallows on top, scattered on a marble countertop with light blue background

Ingredients (makes one dozen candy cups)

  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 envelope marshmallow-lovers hot cocoa mix (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 6 large marshmallows, cut in half (12 pieces total)

Tip: choose a hot cocoa mix that includes the tiny marshmallows for topping.

How to Make Hot Chocolate Candy Cups

1. Line a 12-count mini muffin tin with mini candy cup paper liners.

2. Sift the hot cocoa mix to separate the small marshmallows from the cocoa powder; set the tiny marshmallows aside for decorating.

3. Melt the chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, stirring frequently. Once smooth, stir in the cocoa powder from the packet (do not add the tiny marshmallows yet).

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4. Spoon roughly 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate into the bottom of each lined muffin cup and gently tap the pan to level the chocolate. Freeze for a few minutes until the chocolate sets.

5. When the bottoms are firm, press a halved marshmallow into each cup. Spoon more melted chocolate over the marshmallow until the top is smooth and even, then tap the pan again to distribute the chocolate.

6. While the chocolate is still soft, sprinkle the reserved tiny marshmallows on top so they stick. Return the pan to the freezer for about 5 minutes to fully harden the chocolate. Remove and serve.

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Chocolate Candy Cups

Brittni

These three-ingredient candy cups are quick to make and delightfully satisfying—especially for marshmallow fans. They capture the warm, chocolatey taste of hot cocoa in a portable bite-sized treat.
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Ingredients

  

  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 envelope marshmallow-lovers hot cocoa mix (about 3 tbsp) Choose a mix that contains tiny marshmallows for topping.
  • 6 large marshmallows, halved yields 12 pieces

Instructions

 

  • Line a 12-count mini muffin tin with mini candy cup paper liners.
  • Sift the hot cocoa mix to separate the tiny marshmallows from the cocoa powder; set the marshmallows aside for topping.
  • Melt the chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth. Stir in the sifted cocoa powder from the packet, but do not add the tiny marshmallows.
  • Add about 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate to the bottom of each liner, tap the pan to level, and freeze for a few minutes until set.
  • Press a marshmallow half into each set chocolate base, then cover with more melted chocolate until the top is smooth. Tap the pan again to even out the chocolate.
  • While the chocolate is still soft, sprinkle the reserved tiny marshmallows on top so they adhere. Freeze for 5 minutes to harden, then serve.
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Recipe: Emma Spear
Photography: Amelia Lawrence

What do you think? Marshmallow lovers, where are you? Is it chilly where you are right now?