Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups
Delightful cookie cups filled with rich hot chocolate pudding, topped with whipped cream and chocolate chips, perfect for any winter gathering.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Cups
- 1 package ready-to-bake sugar cookie dough Foundation for the cookie cups
For the Filling
- 1 package instant hot chocolate pudding mix Provides the creamy filling
- 2 cups milk Required for pudding preparation
For Topping
- 1 cup whipped cream Optional for topping
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips Optional for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the sugar cookie dough package, typically around 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the sugar cookie dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Use a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out circles.
- Press each dough circle into a muffin tin to form cup-like shapes.
Baking
- Bake the cookie cups in the preheated oven as directed on the sugar cookie package until golden brown.
- Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the cookie cups cool completely in the pan.
Filling and Topping
- Prepare the hot chocolate pudding by combining the pudding mix with the recommended amount of milk in a mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Once cooled, fill each cookie cup generously with the prepared pudding.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkle chocolate chips over the whipped cream, if desired.
Serving
- Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your delicious Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups!
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Notes
Store leftover cookie cups in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one day or refrigerate for 2-3 days.