Peppermint Bark Chocolate Cups
Experience the joy of the holidays with these delightful Peppermint Bark Chocolate Cups. Each bite features a rich dark chocolate shell filled with creamy white chocolate, topped with crunchy candy cane pieces. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights in, these treats are both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious, making them a must-have addition to your holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
- 12 mini cupcake liners
Instructions
- Prepare your workstation by laying out all ingredients and tools.
- Melt dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth. Stir in peppermint extract.
- Spoon melted dark chocolate into mini cupcake liners, filling halfway and spreading evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes until set.
- Melt white chocolate chips and pour over the dark chocolate layer, smoothing it out.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top before the white chocolate sets.
- Chill again for another 15-20 minutes until firm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Experiment with different extracts like almond or orange zest for unique flavors. For added texture, try topping with sea salt or other festive sprinkles.